Newest routing quirk in the county: building services moved from Pinellas County BDRS to SAFEbuilt on 2025-08-15. Code enforcement is contracted to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (one dedicated deputy). BTR required per City Code Chapter 118 and F.S. 205; renewals mailed as a courtesy. City Hall also hosts the Town of Belleair Shore's meetings.
SAFEbuilt (contracted building services)
(727) 202-6825
The city transitioned ALL permitting and inspection services from Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services to SAFEbuilt effective August 15, 2025. New permit applications are emailed to [email protected] (Mon-Fri 8 am - 4 pm); permits opened before that date originated with Pinellas County.
other
belleairbluffs.org/home-page/page/building-permits
SAFEbuilt online permit portal; applicants are given portal access after their emailed application is logged, to track the submittal and pay fees. No public self-service portal URL is published.
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.