Building permitting/inspections contracted to Pinellas County Building & Development Review Services since 9/1/2021; city still performs all pre-permit local approvals. City operates on both myoldsmar.com and oldsmarfl.gov domains. Business Tax Receipts issued by the Planning & Redevelopment Department on an Oct 1 - Sep 30 fiscal year.
City of Oldsmar Building Division (pre-permit approvals) / Pinellas County Building Services (permits & inspections)
(813) 749-1124
Oldsmar contracted building permitting and inspections to Pinellas County effective September 1, 2021 via interlocal agreement. The City Building Division handles pre-permit approvals only (zoning, land development code, flood review, public works/fire, architectural review); applicants complete City approvals first, then submit Florida Building Code permits to Pinellas County (440 Court St, Clearwater, (727) 464-3888). Certain trade permits (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) can go directly to the County. Permit technicians: (813) 749-1142; inspection call line: (813) 749-1171 (requests by 3:30 p.m.).
other
myoldsmar.citizenlink.app/permits/
Local CitizenLink portal for permit status/inspections; Florida Building Code permit submittals go through Pinellas County (https://pinellas.gov/digital-plan-room/).
(813) 749-1123
Business Tax Receipt (Oldsmar)
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 (Oldsmar)
building
Sell Alcohol (Florida ABT License)
state-license
Verified from official sources on 2026-08-29.