Community Development handles building, planning, zoning, code enforcement, and business tax receipts under one department. City bills water/sewer but purchases both wholesale from the City of St. Petersburg under a long-term interlocal agreement; a minority of accounts are on Pinellas County sewer. Business tax questions: (727) 893-1063; utility billing: (727) 893-1016.
Community Development Department (Building Division)
(727) 893-1024
Gulfport runs its own building department in the Public Services Building at the City Hall complex (corner of 54th St S and 23rd Ave S). Inspection line: (727) 893-1057. No building permits issued after 3:00 p.m.; residents applying for owner permits must apply in person.
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BS&A Online portal - register an account and call Community Development at (727) 893-1024 for a PIN; used to apply for permits, check status, and schedule inspections.
Water: City of Gulfport (purchased wholesale from City of St. Petersburg)
Sewer: City of Gulfport (wastewater treatment by City of St. Petersburg)
Business Tax Receipt (Gulfport)
business
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
Residential Building Permit (Gulfport)
building
Sell Alcohol (Florida ABT License)
state-license
Verified from official sources on 2026-08-29.