Town of Indian Shores in Pinellas County
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.
Contact
Building department
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.
Permit portal
other
CommunityCore online permitting portal; register online or submit directly to the Building Department office.
Code of ordinances
Related workflows
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.