City of Seminole Building Division provides permit issuance, plan review, field inspection and project site-plan evaluation for work inside the city.
What requires a building permit in Seminole?
Building, electrical, fuel-gas, mechanical and plumbing work inside the city needs a permit from the Building Division before work starts.
Licensed contractors can apply online for window/door replacement, A/C replacement, reroof, electrical upgrade and water heater permits. Online accounts are for licensed contractors only. The city’s FAQ says all other permit types are filed in person at the office at 9199 113th Street N.
Who handles permitting in Seminole?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | 9199 113th Street, Seminole, FL 33772 |
| Phone | 727-391-0204 |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., excluding holidays |
The city warns applicants to confirm that the property is actually within City of Seminole limits. Its FAQ says the Pinellas County Property Appraiser tax district code SM identifies property inside the city, and Building Division staff can also confirm jurisdiction.
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Seminole permit types and local requirements
Seminole publishes a broad forms library that reflects separate building and trade scopes. Available city documents include building, electrical, fuel-gas, mechanical and plumbing certifications, window/door permit checklists, roofing compliance affidavits, pool safety/inspection materials, subcontractor job cards and private-provider forms.
| Scope | City-published filing / form |
|---|---|
| Window / door | Online contractor permit + Window/Door Permit Checklist. |
| A/C replacement | Listed among online permit scopes. |
| Reroof | Online permit scope + Roofing Compliance Affidavit. |
| Electrical upgrade | Listed among online permit scopes; separate electrical certification form available. |
| Water heater | Listed among online permit scopes. |
| Pool | Residential Pool Safety Barrier Form and Swimming Pool Inspections information. |
The city says most plan reviews, including zoning and fire plan reviews, are done in-house. Commercial work is the exception: commercial projects must use a private provider for plan review and inspections at the applicant’s expense, and the city reduces the permit fee to match.
Seminole permit fees
Seminole’s permit fee schedule uses a tiered total job valuation formula rather than a single flat permit amount.
Not sure this scope needs a permit?
Get a free quote →| Total job valuation | Current schedule |
|---|---|
| $0-$1,000 | $50 base fee. |
| $1,001-$20,000 | $50 for first $1,000 + $9 per additional $1,000 or fraction. |
| $20,001-$40,000 | $225 for first $20,000 + $10.50 per additional $1,000 or fraction. |
| $40,001-$60,000 | $425 for first $40,000 + $12 per additional $1,000 or fraction. |
| $60,001-$100,000 | $650 for first $60,000 + $13.50 per additional $1,000 or fraction. |
| $100,001-$500,000 | $1,000 for first $100,000 + $10 per additional $1,000 or fraction. |
Above $500,000 the fee is $5,000 for the first $500,000 plus $8.75 per additional $1,000, and above $1,000,000 it is $9,500 plus $7.50 per additional $1,000. After-the-fact permits cost double. Using a private provider for inspections cuts the permit fee by 25%, and for plan review and inspections by 50%. Reinspections cost $75 for the first and $125 for the second.
Seminole building and trade responsibility
The City of Seminole handles building-code permit functions locally, and its application/forms clearly separate building, electrical, fuel gas, mechanical and plumbing scopes. The city also publishes specific certification forms for each of those disciplines.
Rather talk it over?
Call 1-855-478-4290 →The city forms library separately includes private-provider power-release documentation, so private-provider work should not be assumed to follow the same workflow as a standard residential city inspection.
How to apply for a Seminole permit
Use the city’s guidance and Pinellas County Property Appraiser tax district code SM or confirm with Building Division staff.
Licensed contractors can apply online for the listed common permits; all other permit types are filed in person at the Building Division.
Complete contractor registration and use the permit checklist, affidavits and trade forms matching the scope.
The city requires commercial projects to use a private provider for plan review and inspections at applicant expense.
Fees follow the city’s tiered total job valuation schedule.
Use the city inspection hotline and request inspections before the city cutoff for next-business-day scheduling.
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Get a free quote →Inspections in Seminole
Seminole publishes an inspection hotline at 727-398-3110. The city FAQ says inspection requests must be called in by 2:00 p.m. to receive a next-day inspection, excluding weekends and holidays. Requests after 2:00 p.m. Friday, or on Saturday or Sunday, are scheduled for Tuesday.
The city also publishes trade-specific architect/engineer certification forms and pool inspection information.
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
Seminole permit FAQ
Is this the Seminole County permit office?
No. This guide is for the City of Seminole in Pinellas County.
How can I confirm a property is inside the City of Seminole?
The city says tax district code SM in the Pinellas County Property Appraiser records indicates City of Seminole jurisdiction.
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Get a free quote →Which common permits can licensed contractors apply for online?
The city lists window/door replacement, A/C replacement, reroof, electrical upgrade and water heater.
What is the next-day inspection cutoff?
2:00 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays, according to the city FAQ.
How are building permit fees calculated?
The current city schedule uses tiered total job valuation.
Official Seminole permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
- Florida Building Commission — 8th Edition (2023)
- Permit Fee Schedule
- Building FAQ
- Building Applications & Forms
- Building Division
- City of Seminole Permits
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