Pinellas Park, Florida Building Permit Guide

The City of Pinellas Park Building Development Division reviews plans, issues building permits and carries out inspections for property inside the city. It works from the Community Development Building at 6051 78th Avenue N.

What requires a building permit in Pinellas Park?

Pinellas Park requires permit applicants to provide project scope, owner information, project address, square footage and valuation. For many projects, plans and supporting documents are reviewed before the permit is issued. Since May 23, 2024, the city's Land Development Code requires permits for all exterior entry and garage doors and requires stem wall construction instead of lot fill.

Who handles permitting in Pinellas Park?

Pinellas Park permit types

The city's 8th Edition building permit application separately lists Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Gas, Refrigeration and Roofing permits.

Pinellas Park building permit cost

Pinellas Park publishes estimated residential and commercial permit-fee worksheets. On the residential worksheet, the building fee is $75 for work valued at $1,000 or less, then $75 plus $5.75 for each additional $1,000 up to $50,000, with lower rates above that. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical fees are $0.05 per square foot of work area, with a $75 minimum. Plan review fees are 50% of the permit fee subtotal (minimum $75) and are due when plans are submitted; a technology fee is added to each permit.

Trade permits in Pinellas Park

The city's permit application lists building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, refrigeration and roofing as separate permit categories. Trade contractors use the city's electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas and fire "sign on" forms, and the city has a separate AC changeout application.

How to get a building permit in Pinellas Park

Inspections in Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park requires inspection requests at least one working day in advance. Request inspections through the building permit online portal or by emailing inspections@pinellaspark.gov with the permit number, trade or inspection type, address, contractor name and contact phone. If a red tag carries a re-inspection fee, the fee must be paid and the work corrected before the re-inspection.

Florida building code

The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), has applied statewide since 31 December 2023; the Florida Building Commission has proposed the 9th Edition (2026) to take effect on 31 December 2026. Florida permit rules

Frequently asked questions

Who issues building permits in Pinellas Park?

The City of Pinellas Park Building Development Division, at 6051 78th Avenue N.

How do I apply for a Pinellas Park building permit?

Apply through the city's Plans, Permits & BTRs Portal or at the Building Development permit counter. For permit questions, call 727-369-5647 or email permits@pinellaspark.gov.

How are permit fees calculated?

Building fees are based on the valuation of the work; electrical, plumbing and mechanical fees are based on square footage. Plan review adds 50% of the permit fees.

Official Pinellas Park permitting resources

These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.

• Pinellas Park permitting
• Florida Building Commission
• Pinellas Park building department
• Pinellas Park inspections

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This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Pinellas Park permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.