Belleair Bluffs Building Permits and Codes

Building permits for property in Belleair Bluffs, Pinellas County, are handled by SAFEbuilt (contracted by the city since 8/15/2025), phone (727) 202-6825.

Last verified October 10, 2026.

Who issues your permit

SAFEbuilt (contracted by the city since 8/15/2025) Verified

Email belleairbluffs@safebuilt.com. Permits opened with the county before 8/15/2025 stay with the county through final inspection.

Check your property's jurisdiction with your county property appraiser first. A mailing address or ZIP code does not always match city limits.

Department contact

Office

SAFEbuilt, 17985 Gulf Blvd, Suite 201, Redington Shores, FL 33708

Phone

(727) 202-6825

Official website

www.belleairbluffs.org/home-page/page/building-permits

Florida Building Code

Statewide, the 8th Edition (2023) is in effect, and the 9th Edition (2026) takes effect December 31, 2026. Verified See Florida Building Code basics.

Still being researched for Belleair Bluffs

These local topics have not yet been confirmed for Belleair Bluffs. Each links to the state-level rules that apply everywhere.

• Local amendments to the Florida Building Code (state code basics)
• Flood zones, freeboard, and the local FEMA 50% threshold and lookback period (the FEMA 50% rule)
• Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules (Florida ADU rules)
• Short-term and vacation rental rules (Florida short-term rental rules)
• Zoning, setbacks, fences, pools, docks, and tree removal (Florida permit basics)

Not yet researched

Sources

• Pinellas County, Building Departments in Pinellas County (updated 8/11/2026), checked October 10, 2026
• Official department page

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