Residential Building Permit (Seminole) in Pinellas County
The City of Seminole Building Division (Community Development) issues building permits for property inside Seminole city limits. Applications, contractor registration, and permit tracking run through the city's Citizenserve online portal. Contractors must register their license with the city through the portal before applying for a permit.
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Who needs this
Property owners and licensed contractors doing construction, remodels, roofs, windows and doors, pools, or trade work on residential property in the City of Seminole. Owner-builders submit a Homeowner Affidavit. 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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Register your account on Citizenserve
Create an account on the City of Seminole Citizenserve portal.
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Contractors: apply for a contractor's license with the city
Contractors must apply for a contractor's license (contractor registration) through the portal before applying for a permit.
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Apply for the permit online
Once contractor registration is processed, submit the online permit application with the required forms for your project type (for example Notice of Commencement, product approvals, checklists).
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Pay fees and schedule inspections
Permit fees follow the city Permit Fee Schedule (a 3.5% credit card convenience fee applies). Inspection Hotline: 727-398-3110.
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Requirements
- Contractor registration / contractor's license on file with the city via Citizenserve before permit application, or Homeowner Affidavit for owner-builders
- Project forms per permit type, such as Notice of Commencement, product approval forms, door and window checklist, roofing compliance affidavit, or pool safety barrier form
- Site plan application and checklist where applicable
Documents
- Notice of Commencement
- Homeowner Affidavit (owner-builders)
- Site Plan Application and Check List
- Product Approval forms
- Substantial Improvement / Damage Review Form (where applicable)
Fees
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit, job valuation $0 to $1,000 | $50 base fee | City of Seminole Permit Fee Schedule |
| Building permit, job valuation $1,001 to $20,000 | $50 plus $9.00 per additional $1,000 | Higher valuation tiers: $20,001 to $40,000 is $225 plus $10.50 per $1,000; $40,001 to $60,000 is $425 plus $12.00 per $1,000; $60,001 to $100,000 is $650 plus $13.50 per $1,000; $100,001 to $500,000 is $1,000 plus $10.00 per $1,000 |
| Plan review fee | 50% of the building permit fee | Plus FS 468 surcharge of 1.5% (minimum $2) and FS 553 surcharge of 1% (minimum $2); re-inspections $75 or $125; after-the-fact permits are doubled |
Good to know
Building Division: 727-391-0204; Permit and Licensing Technicians: 727-392-1966 ext. 126; [email protected]; Inspection Hotline: 727-398-3110. Address: 9199 113th Street, Seminole, FL 33772, hours 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 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.