Building & Permitting

2023 UPDATE

The Community Development lobby is open from 8:00am to 3:30pm daily. 

Appointments are recommended to avoid long wait times and are given priority over walk ins. If you choose to walk-in without an appointment, you may be asked to have a seat when an appointment arrives. To book an appointment, please click here.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

• Digital plans are highly preferred over paper plans, as paper plans are not required. Digital plans should be emailed to plans@stpetebeach.org, and a flash drive with the same files should be provided.
•  All subcontractors must sign onto the prime contractor's permit prior to permit issuance (see page 2 of the application).
• We strongly recommend submitting the recorded Notice of Commencement at the time of permit issuance to avoid an inspection cancellation.
• All new residential and commercial plans submitted after Feb 1,2021 must be designed to be in compliance with the new FEMA maps.
   Please click on link then click on:  Preliminary Products issued on 06/29/2018 for Pinellas County, Florida.
• All plans must comply with the 2020 7th Edition Florida Building Code.
• Permit applications for businesses must have the commercial property owners notarized signature.
• Procedures For Processing, Reviewing, and Approving Building Permits and Application
• Permits with maximum sheet sizes of 11x17 may be submitted via email to permits@stpetebeach.org, or plans may be dropped off in the permit drop box located in front of City Hall located at 155 Corey Ave, St. Pete Beach.
• Payment is due upon submittal of the permit application.