St. Petersburg Building Permits and Codes

Building permits for property in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, are handled by City of St. Petersburg, phone (727) 893-7231.

Last verified October 10, 2026.

Who issues your permit

City of St. Petersburg Verified

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

One 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Phone

(727) 893-7231

Official website

www.stpete.org/business/building_permitting/building_permits.php

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 St. Petersburg

These local topics have not yet been confirmed for St. Petersburg. 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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