Building permitting and inspections handled by Pinellas County Building & Development Review Services since 5/1/2021 (interlocal agreement); the city retains local land development, city code, and fire code review. Business locations must be zoning-compatible before a business tax receipt is approved; zoning official reachable at the main city number.
City of Safety Harbor Building Division / Pinellas County Building Services
(727) 724-1515
Safety Harbor contracted building permitting and inspections to Pinellas County under an interlocal agreement effective May 1, 2021. The city's Building Division still reviews permits locally for compliance with the Land Development Code, City Code, and Fire Code; permit applications are submitted through Pinellas County. Email: [email protected].
other
pinellas.gov/services/apply-for-a-building-permit/
Building permits submitted via Pinellas County's permitting system; the city also has a BS&A Online records page (https://bsaonline.com/?uid=2774).
(727) 724-1555
Business Tax Receipt (Safety Harbor)
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 (Safety Harbor)
building
Sell Alcohol (Florida ABT License)
state-license
Verified from official sources on 2026-08-29.