Not to be confused with the Town of Indian River Shores (a different Florida municipality); the town's own site warns about this. Building & codes matters are handled through the Building Department; no separate planning/zoning office is listed in the town directory.
Indian Shores Building Department
(727) 474-7786
ROUTING: Unusually for its size, Indian Shores runs its OWN building department with in-house staff (not routed to the county or a neighbor). Building Official: Brian Rusu, CBO, CFM, (727) 474-7785; Permit Specialist: Yvonne Williams; email [email protected]. Located at Town Hall, hours Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00. Typical turnaround 2-3 days for complete applications; plan reviews a week or more. Adopted 2023 FBC effective 1/1/2024.
other
CommunityCore online permitting portal; register online or submit directly to the Building Department office.
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.