City Building Permits

Pinellas Park, FL Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Pinellas Park, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Florida Pinellas County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the City of Pinellas Park.

Department
Building Development Division
Address
6051 78th Avenue N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Phone
727-369-5647
Website
https://www.pinellas-park.com/1980/Permits-and-Building-Services

Online Permit Portal

Open City Online Portal

Platform: City system • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Access city building permit online portal.
  2. Create new permit application for project type.
  3. Upload construction plans and supporting documents.
  4. Submit complete application package.
  5. Building Development Division reviews for code compliance.
  6. Address correction comments if required.
  7. Obtain permit issuance from online portal or permit counter.

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

Source: Building Development Division

General Requirements

Building permits issued on online portal or at permit counter. Many projects require multiple plan sets and supporting documents depending on scope of work.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Construction plans and specifications (multiple sets may be required)
  • Site plan with property dimensions
  • Property survey
  • Certificate of insurance
Permit validity
Permits remain valid while work actively progresses.
Building code
Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023)
Owner-builder
Contact Building Development Division for single-family permit procedures and owner-builder requirements.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must be licensed by the State of Florida; certificate of insurance required.

Fees

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

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 Development Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Online portal (online)
  • inspections@pinellas-park.com (email)
Scheduling deadline
Submit permit and project details for inspection request
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday during business hours
Time windows
City inspection windows

Typical inspection sequence: Building Development Division manages inspections at various construction phases.

Contact division 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 Development Division 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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