Building & Development
Pinellas County makes sure development proposals are in line with the comprehensive plan, enforces building and construction codes, issues permits and provides information to help with renovation and construction projects.
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Building and Development Review Services Department
Building and Development Review Services provides building permits, building inspections and code reference for unincorporated Pinellas County and six partner communities.
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View All EventsCommunity Permit & Support Hub: Palm Harbor
Join Pinellas County at the Community Permit & Recovery Support Hub in Palm Harbor to secure after-the-fact storm permits and apply for financial…
Development Review Committee – Site Plan Review and Pre-Application Review
MEETING DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Development Review Committee (DRC) site plan meetings are comment review meetings. Pre-applications meetings are concept plan…
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency (LPA) consists of appointed members selected from the community. It has the responsibility for making recommendations to the Board of…
Development Review Committee Regular Meeting
HEARING DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Development Review Committee (DRC) regular meetings are reviews of Variance, Type 2, Rezoning and Future Land…
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View All ServicesAdd a Subcontractor
This form is required prior to permit issuance and must be submitted and signed by the Primary Contractor (permit holder) or an…
Apply for a Building Permit
Scam Alert Scammers are using publicly available data to create fake invoices claiming to be from Pinellas County. Protect yourself by only…
Apply for a Zoning Clearance
Zoning clearance applications should be submitted through the Pinellas County Access Portal. Click the link below, then follow these steps: Create an…
Report a Drainage Issue
Pinellas County Development Review Services aims to promote development practices that work for all residents and business owners of Pinellas County and…
Request a Site Plan Pre-Application Meeting
Use the Access Portal to request a site plan pre-application meeting with Pinellas County. This meeting will help guide you through the…
Submit a Central Permit Form
The Central Permit Form is used for in-person Express Owner/Builder permits. Owner/Builder means that the Owner will be performing the construction listed…
Submit a Notice of Commencement
Notice that improvements will be made to certain real property. When this form is required, the form needs to be recorded with…
Submit an Owner/Contractor Affidavit
Affidavit filled out by owner and contractor as required by state law before being issued a building permit. Form must be signed…
Information & Resources
Building Codes and County Policies
Looking for Code Enforcement? Find common enforcement codes here. Building Codes Pinellas County Building Policies
BDRS Forms & Permit Applications
Common Permit Forms The following forms are frequently required to apply for a permit: Storm Recovery Forms Visit our storm recovery permitting…
Common Enforcement Codes and Questions
The following summaries will help you identify and understand different sections of the Pinellas County Code. These codes apply to unincorporated Pinellas…
Contractor Licensing Department
The Contractor Licensing Department manages the business of the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB). The PCCLB has been licensing contractors, enforcing…
Habitat Permit & Environmental Compliance
Trees and native vegetation provide beneficial public resources. It’s crucial to protect our natural ecosystem by maintaining adequate tree numbers, replanting vegetation,…
Project Management
Project Management Team Our dedicated Project Management team is a diverse group with a broad range of technical knowledge and skills that…
Site Engineering, Grading and Drainage
Grading and drainage means the proper routing of rainfall runoff to its ultimate discharge point. This could mean anything from directing roof…
Stormwater Manual
The Pinellas County Stormwater Manual (see PDF) provides a comprehensive, responsible approach to stormwater design and management in Pinellas County. The Board…
Express Permits
Express permits are for simple projects that meet certain criteria and can be reviewed and issued quicker than standard permits. Online express......
Commercial Permits
Commercial building permits cover work on non-residential buildings and multi-family structures. These projects often involve expanded technical code reviews for safety, accessibility,......
County to host neighborhood hubs for storm repair permits and recovery grants
Pinellas County is bringing permitting and recovery resources directly to local neighborhoods this March and April to help residents resolve storm repairs......
County simplifies tree-permitting ordinance
Pinellas County has updated its tree permitting ordinance to simplify the permitting process and provide more flexibility. These changes, found in Chapter......
Pinellas County University begins new sessions March 4
Pinellas County residents can experience a behind-the-scenes look at how their county government provides first-class services by attending this year’s Pinellas County......
New Tree Regulations in Effect Jan. 23, 2026
Pinellas County Commissioners adopted revised tree regulations aimed at improving clarity, flexibility and achieving better environmental outcomes based on site conditions. The......
People First Hurricane Recovery Programs
Programs to support homeowners, tenants, and local landlords impacted by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, or Milton...
Residential Permits
Residential building permits cover most work on one- and two-family dwellings and related structures. They help ensure your home improvements are safe,......
County extends after-the-fact permit penalties waiver 6 months
County also announces temporary housing option within certain mobile home parks Pinellas County property owners with homes not deemed substantially damaged who......
Building Permit Review Times & Activity
Get a clear, up-to-date view of how building permitting is performing across unincorporated Pinellas County and its six partner communities: Belleair Beach,......