Remodeling Permits in Pinellas County

Interior and exterior remodels in unincorporated Pinellas County can require a building permit even when no floor area is added. The County residential catalog includes interior remodel, exterior renovation, kitchen or bathroom remodel, repair, and combined remodel record types. Structural changes, moving or removing load-bearing walls, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, window or door work, and changes that affect fire or flood compliance require the applicable plans and trade reviews. For single-family homes, certain non-structural residential construction projects with a total value of less than $7,500 may qualify for an exemption, but applicants must obtain the County Building Official’s approval before proceeding. The exemption does not apply to properties in a Flood Zone or Flood Hazard Area, or to gas, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or structural work. ^unverified