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Pinellas County Utilities strives to provide customers with the safest uninterrupted service through planning, assessing, maintaining, and renewing water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems and providing education and resources.
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- People First Hurricane Recovery Programs
- After-the-Fact Storm Permitting
- Flood Insurance
- For Residents of Unincorporated Pinellas
- Environmental and Flood Information For New Residents and Businesses
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection
- Picking a Contractor
- Habitat Permit & Environmental Compliance
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Consequences of Non-Compliance with NFIP Regulations
Why does FEMA require a Substantial Damage Assessment? Often known as the “FEMA 50% Rule,” federal floodplain requirements for major improvements or......
Pinellas County Substantial Damage Reassessment Instructions
If you believe your home was not substantially damaged, you can request a reevaluation of the damage determination. To submit your request,......
Hours: Solid Waste Disposal Complex
Look here to find out the hours Pinellas County's Solid Waste Disposal Complex is open. ...
Storm Recovery Permitting
Our goal is to help residents stay in their homes and allow businesses reopen as quickly as possible by streamlining the permitting......
Short-Term Rental (STR) Certificate of Use Program for Unincorporated Pinellas County
The following applies to STR properties located in unincorporated Pinellas County. Check with your municipality for its short-term rental rules. Not sure......
How to get rid of unwanted electronics in Pinellas County
Electronics Recycling & Disposal Do you ever wonder how to get rid of your electronics in Pinellas County? There are a lot......
Pinellas increases home repair program to $75K with forgivable loan
To help locals stay in their homes and maintain their property, Pinellas County has revised its state-funded Home Repair Program by increasing financial help up to $75,000 for critical needs like roofs, windows and AC replacements....
Solid Waste encourages residents to properly dispose of rechargeable batteries to keep employees safe
Rechargeable batteries, such as those found in cell phones, laptops, hearing aids, power tools and toys, can cause fires in garbage and......
Pinellas County Utilities to host free Water Conservation Expo March 16
Residents will have an opportunity to learn from experts how to use water-saving tools, implement Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles and use the new Utilities Customer Portal to save both water and money....
Programas de Préstamo para la Reparación de Viviendas y de Vida Independiente
In English El Programa de Reparaciones de Viviendas del Condado NO ACEPTA nuevas solicitudes. Las personas interesadas pueden llamar a la oficina......