Residential Building Permit (Oldsmar) in Pinellas County
All Florida Building Code permits for the City of Oldsmar are issued by Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services (BDRS) under an interlocal agreement effective September 1, 2021, through the Pinellas County Access Portal (Accela). The city retains its own preliminary approvals, including zoning and land use, Land Development Code, flood reviews, public works and fire approvals, and architectural review where applicable, which must be completed before proceeding to Pinellas County for the building permit.
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Who needs this
Property owners and licensed contractors doing new construction, additions, remodels, roofs, windows and doors, pools, or trade work on residential property in the City of Oldsmar. This record is for one- and two-family residential work only; commercial, multifamily and condominium projects follow the city's commercial permit path.
Steps
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Submit the city Application Review Form first
The city requires an Application Review Form for all permit types; submit the review form prior to beginning any repairs or applying to the county.
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Complete city preliminary approvals
Obtain the city's zoning and land use, Land Development Code, flood, public works, fire, and (if applicable) architectural review approvals before proceeding to Pinellas County. Additional city flood-zone forms are required in regulated flood zones.
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Apply to Pinellas County through the Access Portal
Create or sign in to an account on the Pinellas County Access Portal (Accela), select Create an Application, accept the disclaimer, choose the Building Permit record type, enter the property address and project details, and upload digital plan files.
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Track the permit and schedule inspections
Florida Building Code review and inspections are handled by Pinellas County (727-464-3888, option 2). Use the city CitizenLink portal to schedule city inspections, check permit status and results, and pay outstanding city fees; the city inspection call line is 813-749-1171 (call by 3:30 p.m.).
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Requirements
- City Application Review Form for all permit types before any county submittal
- City preliminary approvals: zoning and land use, Land Development Code, flood review, public works, fire, and architectural review if applicable
- Construction plans, site plan or survey, and product approvals per the county permitting guide
- Notice of Commencement recorded before the first inspection for direct contracts over $5,000 (FS 713.135(1)(e), 2026; the separate $2,500 figure in FS 713.02(5) is a lien-law exemption, not the NOC trigger); HVAC repair/replacement under $15,000 excepted
Documents
- Application Review Form (city)
- Construction plans and site plan or survey
- Product approvals
- Notice of Commencement
- City flood-zone forms for regulated flood zones
Fees
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fees | See the Pinellas County fee information | No fee amounts are published on the Oldsmar city pages; county building fees apply to the Florida Building Code permit |
Good to know
City Building Division: 813-749-1124, [email protected]; city inspection call line 813-749-1171; Permit Applications and Forms page also lists 813-749-1142. Pinellas County Building Services: 727-464-3888 (option 2 for permits), [email protected], 440 Court St, Clearwater. SCOPE: this record covers one- and two-family (single-family and duplex) residential work. Commercial, multifamily and CONDOMINIUM buildings are a different permit path and can be priced differently, so do not apply these fees, checklists or exemptions to them. For a condominium, work on a common element such as the roof is normally the association's project, not an individual unit owner's. Confirm the commercial/multifamily fee with the city before relying on a number.