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Remodeling in Pinellas County
Pinellas is Florida's most densely developed county, with many older homes and a long coastline. The county's Building and Development Review Services handles unincorporated areas such as Palm Harbor, Lealman and East Lake; St. Petersburg, Clearwater and the other cities issue their own permits.
Checked against official Pinellas County sources:
Roof replacement in Pinellas County
Roof replacement needs a residential roof permit through the county's online access portal.
Our Florida roof permit guideWindows and doors in Pinellas County
Window and door replacement generally needs a permit. In flood zones, the cost of a larger renovation can trigger the FEMA 50% rule, so ask about it early.
Our window and door permit guideScreen enclosures in Pinellas County
Screen rooms and pool enclosures are permitted as aluminum structures through the county's online portal.
Our screen enclosure permit guideFences in Pinellas County
Outside flood zones, standard wood, vinyl or chain-link fences generally need no permit. Inside a flood zone, a new or replacement fence needs a floodplain permit. Fences over 6 ft need a building permit anywhere, and a zoning clearance is needed for a fence over 6 ft in the front setback or for any fence on a corner lot.
Our Florida fence permit guideSheds in Pinellas County
A new or replacement shed larger than 100 sq. ft. needs a building permit. For smaller sheds, check setbacks with the county's zoning staff.
Our Florida shed permit guideContractor licensing in Pinellas County
Check the contractor's state license at MyFloridaLicense.com, or a county license through the county's contractor licensing page, and confirm insurance before work starts.
How to check a contractor