Building permits are county-issued (Pinellas County BDRS) even though intake can happen at City Hall or via [email protected]. Code enforcement is contracted to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, with a Special Magistrate for hearings. City email: [email protected].
Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services (contracted)
(727) 464-3888
No in-house building department. The city contracts building permitting and inspections to Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services; pinellas.gov lists Belleair Beach among the communities the county issues permits for. Permit applications may be emailed to [email protected] or submitted in person at City Hall, 444 Causeway Blvd (city hours Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 3:30 pm); city permitting page: https://www.cityofbelleairbeach.com/city-manager/page/permitting-forms.
Accela
aca-prod.accela.com/pinellas/Default.aspx
Pinellas County Accela Citizen Access is the issuing portal since the county processes Belleair Beach permits.
(727) 595-4646
Water: Pinellas County Utilities
Sewer: Pinellas County Utilities
Contractor Licensing in Pinellas County (PCCLB Local Specialty vs. State DBPR)
contractor
Cosmetology or Barber License (DBPR)
state-license
Dock, Seawall & Marine Construction Permit (Water & Navigation)
environmental
Food Truck / Mobile Food Vendor
state-license
Home-Based Business
business
Local Business Tax Receipt: Pinellas County (Not Required)
licensing
Marriage License and Passport (Clerk of Court)
life-event
Open a Restaurant
state-license
Real Estate Sales Associate License (DBPR/FREC)
state-license
Sell Alcohol (Florida ABT License)
state-license
Septic System (OSTDS) Permit
environmental
Short-Term / Vacation Rental
state-license
Verified from official sources on 2026-08-29.