City Building Permits

Town of Belleair, FL Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Belleair, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Florida Pinellas County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the Town of Belleair.

Department
Building and Permitting Department
Address
901 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Belleair, FL 33756
Phone
727-588-1477
Website
https://www.townofbelleair.com/401/Building

Online Permit Portal

Open iWorQ Online Portal

Platform: iWorQ • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Register or log into the iWorQ online portal.
  2. Create a new permit application for your project type.
  3. Upload required documents including plans, surveys, and specifications.
  4. Pay application and review fees.
  5. Town staff reviews for completeness and conformity with Florida Building Code and Town Land Development Code.
  6. Address any correction comments and resubmit revised documents if required.
  7. Pay remaining fees and obtain permit issuance.

Typical processing time: 2-4 weeks after completeness depending on complexity.

Source: Building and Permitting Department

General Requirements

A building permit is required for new construction, additions, interior alterations, pools, roofing, fences, signs, windows, sheds, driveways, sidewalks, and all electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and gas work.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Site plan with property dimensions
  • Construction plans and specifications
  • Property survey
  • Proof of property ownership or authorization
Permit validity
Permits must be issued and work commenced within timeframe specified by town; unused permits expire.
Building code
Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023) and Town of Belleair Land Development Code
Owner-builder
Owner-builders may apply; affidavit requirements apply.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must be licensed by the State of Florida and registered with the Town of Belleair.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Varies by permit type
Plan check fee
Percentage of permit fee
Permit fee formula
Based on project valuation and permit type
Trade permit fee
Per trade discipline
Reinspection fee
Assessed for failed inspections
Payment note
Payment through iWorQ portal

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Current as of 2026-03).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building and Permitting Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
Per town procedures
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday during business hours
Time windows
Varies by inspection type

Typical inspection sequence: Standard building inspection sequence applies.

Contact town for remote inspection policies.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building and Permitting Department before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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