Residential Building Permit (St. Petersburg) in Pinellas County

City of St. Petersburg

The City of St. Petersburg's Construction Services & Permitting Division issues permits for residential repairs, improvements, and new construction. Applications and electronic plan review (ePlan) are handled through the city's online Click2Gov Building Permit portal, with in-person service at the Municipal Services Center. Plans are reviewed by city staff, the permit is issued after fees are paid, and work is verified through inspections ending in a Certificate of Occupancy or Completion.

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Who needs this

Homeowners and contractors must get required permits before starting repair, improvement, or construction work on a home. Per Florida HB 803 (effective July 1, 2026), work on a single-family dwelling totaling less than $7,500 can qualify for a Permit Exemption, but only if the property is not in a flood hazard area and the work does not include structural components (including window and door replacement, roofing, soffit and fascia, or siding), mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or gas work. The city also publishes a List of Exempted Permits for work that never required a permit. 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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Prepare plans using the Residential Plan Review Checklist
Use the city's Residential Plan Review Checklist to assemble the required drawings and documents before submitting.
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Complete the building permit application form
Fill out the building permit application form plus any other applicable forms to submit with your plans. The application must be notarized and signed by the license holder or an authorized agent before the permit is issued.
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Submit electronically via ePlan through the online portal
Since Nov. 1, 2023, all electronic plan review requests go through the online portal (no email prescreen required); you get an application number immediately. Applicants have 10 business days to complete their upload and address any initial-submittal comments, or the application is denied and must be reactivated through ePlan review staff. Over-the-counter and in-person submittal is available at the Municipal Services Center, One 4th St. N.
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Plan review and status tracking
City staff review the plans. Track status in the online portal: click 'select permit', enter the application number, then 'plan tracking status' to see individual trade review status.
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Pay fees and receive the permit
Pay plan review and permit fees (the portal and city guides cover paying plan review fees online). The permit is issued after approval and payment.
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Record and submit the Notice of Commencement
A recorded Notice of Commencement (NOC) is required when the job value exceeds $5,000, or when the value of mechanical work to repair or replace an existing heating or air-conditioning system is $15,000 or more.
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Schedule inspections
Schedule inspections through the online Click2Gov portal.
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Final: Certificate of Occupancy or Completion
A Certificate of Occupancy is needed for new construction and certain changes; apply once all final inspections are approved. A Certificate of Completion covers other completed projects that do not require a CO.
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Requirements

Permit must be obtained before you or your contractor start repair, improvement, or construction work
City recommends hiring a licensed contractor; verify licensing through the Pinellas County licensing board
Electronic plan review submittals go through the online portal (ePlan); applicants have 10 business days to complete uploads/corrections
All submittals require a notarized application signed by the license holder or an authorized agent before the permit is issued
A recorded Notice of Commencement is required when the job value exceeds $5,000, or when the value of mechanical work to repair or replace an existing heating or air-conditioning system is $15,000 or more
Flood-zone properties: FEMA substantial-improvement rules can affect what repairs require permits; storm damage photos/videos go to [email protected]

Documents

Completed, notarized building permit application signed by the license holder or an authorized agent
Complete construction drawings and specifications (per the Residential Plan Review Checklist)
Photo ID (for in-person homeowner visits), floor layout, and for storm repairs a summary and photos/videos of storm damage
Recorded Notice of Commencement, when the job value exceeds $5,000 or when the value of mechanical work to repair or replace an existing heating or air-conditioning system is $15,000 or more
Owner/Contractor Disclosure Statement, if applicable
ePlan Submittal Checklist for New Single-Family Residence projects, if applicable

Fees

Item	Amount	Notes
Building permit and plan review fees	$7 per $1,000 of valuation for single-family/duplex (valuation over $1,000 up to $1M; $50 minimum; flat $250 for a single-family dwelling of 1,400 habitable sq ft or less); plan review $50 new construction / $30 additions and renovations	St. Petersburg City Code Sec. 12-6 fee schedule (accessed 2026-09-01)
Permitting Fee Schedule document	Reroof: $100 up to 15 squares, $150 over 15 to 40 squares, $300 over 40 squares	St. Petersburg City Code Sec. 12-6 fee schedule (accessed 2026-09-01)
Online credit and debit card convenience fee	$2.00 per online credit or debit card transaction	City of St. Petersburg Building Permits online application portal

Good to know

The online portal is Click2Gov (Online Permits & Status), with electronic plan submission via the ePlan review system; the city posted that a new Tyler Software system is being implemented (lobby-hours notice effective Nov. 3, 2025), so the portal may change. No general residential review turnaround is published; officially stated timelines are only the 10-business-day window to complete ePlan uploads/corrections and, for certified Affordable Housing projects, 10 days initial review and 5 days resubmittal review. City search results also describe over-the-counter drop-off service with a three-day estimated review and same-day review by appointment for permits reviewable in 30 minutes. If the application is not corrected within 10 business days in ePlan, it is denied and must be reactivated. Lobby hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wed 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Contact: 727-893-7231, [email protected]; ePlan helpline 727-893-7230, [email protected]; Municipal Services Center, One 4th St. N. 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.