Unincorporated Pinellas Building Permits and Codes

Building permits for property in Unincorporated Pinellas, Pinellas County, are handled by Pinellas County Building Services, phone (727) 464-3888.

Last verified October 10, 2026.

Who issues your permit

Pinellas County Building Services 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

440 Court St, Clearwater, FL 33756

Phone

(727) 464-3888

Official website

pinellas.gov/building-services

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 Unincorporated Pinellas

These local topics have not yet been confirmed for Unincorporated Pinellas. 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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