City Building Permits

St. Pete Beach, FL Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Florida Pinellas County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the City of St. Pete Beach.

Department
Community Development / Building Permitting
Address
155 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Phone
727-367-2735
Website
https://www.stpetebeach.org/454/Permits-Applications-Forms

Online Permit Portal

Open City Online Permit and Inspection System

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

Application Process

  1. Contact permitting team to obtain web code for online tools.
  2. Use web code to access city permit system.
  3. Submit permit application with required documents.
  4. Ensure plans comply with 2023 8th Edition Florida Building Code and adopted codes.
  5. Pay application and review fees.
  6. City reviews for code compliance.
  7. Address correction comments if required.
  8. Obtain permit issuance and schedule inspections.

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

Source: Community Development / Building Permitting

General Requirements

Building permits required for construction projects in the City of St. Pete Beach.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Construction plans complying with 2023 FBC 8th Edition
  • Site plan with property dimensions
  • Proof of property ownership or authorization
  • Web code (contact city to obtain)
Permit validity
Permits must be actively used.
Building code
2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition; Pinellas County local technical amendments; coastal/flood requirements
Owner-builder
Contact Community Development for owner-builder requirements.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must be licensed by the State of Florida.

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 system or city process

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 Community Development / Building Permitting to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
Per city procedures
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday during business hours
Time windows
City inspection windows

Typical inspection sequence: Inspections managed through city online system.

Contact city 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 Community Development / Building Permitting 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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