Receipts expire Sept 30 annually with renewal from July 1; 25% penalty for operating before obtaining a Business Tax Receipt. City contracts with Pinellas County Utilities (PCU) for billing of sewer charges.
St. Pete Beach Building Department
(727) 367-2735
Runs its own building department at City Hall (155 Corey Avenue). Digital plans are required and must be uploaded through the permitting portal; email [email protected] for help. Enforces 2023 8th Edition Florida Building Code (effective 12/31/2023) and FEMA flood maps adopted 8/24/2021. Permitting Administrator: Joanne Boland, (727) 363-9214.
other
portal.iworq.net/STPETEBEACH/permits/603
iWorq portal: new permit applications at https://portal.iworq.net/STPETEBEACH/new-permit/603/825, permit status and online inspection requests at the permits/603 URL. Legacy pre-April-2019 records at portal.iworq.net/STPETEBEACH/permits/600.
(727) 367-2735
Water: Pinellas County Utilities
Sewer: City sewer system; sewer charges billed by Pinellas County Utilities based on potable water consumption
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.