Small town (incorporated 1957) that contracts building permitting/inspections to Pinellas County; the split of city-only vs. city+county permit types is defined in the interlocal agreement and posted on the town site. BTR applications go through town Finance ([email protected]) and require zoning, planning, and fire approvals. Code enforcement handled through Town Hall.
Pinellas County Building Department (via interlocal agreement)
(727) 464-3888
Building permits and inspections are provided by Pinellas County Building & Development Review Services (440 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756) through an interlocal agreement with the town. The town itself reviews certain permits (e.g., driveways, small sheds, right-of-way) and issues pre-approval letters for county-permitted work such as new construction, additions, and commercial alterations; town pre-approval fee is $250. Town contact: [email protected].
other
pinellas.gov/topic/building-development/permits/
Permits run through Pinellas County's permitting system; permits searchable in the Pinellas County Access Portal by address, permit number, or contractor.
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.