St. Petersburg, FL permit applications
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Where Pinellas County permits are filed
Pinellas County Building Services
Jurisdiction detail confirmed from the county's own website. Cities inside Pinellas County may run their own building department.
Who reviews the permit in St. Petersburg
This city runs its own building department — confirm the property sits inside city limits before filing with the county instead.
Files with
City of St. Petersburg Development Services — Permitting & Inspections
Online portal: Citizen Self Service (EnerGov)
Much of the city lies in FEMA flood zones, triggering substantial-improvement and elevation certificate review on renovation permits.
What a Pinellas County packet actually contains
Built by the same engine the app uses — these are the forms and attachments the scope triggers in this jurisdiction, not a generic list.
Re-roof / roof replacement in Pinellas County
6 documents on a $12,000 job.
- Re-Roof / Tear-Off Permit
Primary roofing permit application.
- FL Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA Sheet
Florida Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA sheet for every roofing component.
- Wind Mitigation / Roof-to-Wall Affidavit
Wind mitigation affidavit — required for close-out and used by the owner for insurance credits.
- Notice of Commencement (FL 713.13)
Florida Statute 713.13 — recorded Notice of Commencement required over $2,500.
- OSHA Fall Protection Plan
Jobsite safety plan kept on site for inspection.
- Client Project Proposal
Signed scope and price for the homeowner file.
HVAC changeout in Pinellas County
4 documents on a $12,000 job.
- Mechanical / HVAC Changeout Permit
Mechanical permit for equipment changeout.
- Notice of Commencement (FL 713.13)
Florida Statute 713.13 — recorded Notice of Commencement required over $2,500.
- OSHA Lockout / Tagout Sheet
Jobsite safety plan kept on site for inspection.
- Client Project Proposal
Signed scope and price for the homeowner file.
Window / door replacement in Pinellas County
4 documents on a $12,000 job.
- Window & Door Replacement Permit
Window / exterior door replacement permit application.
- Notice of Commencement (FL 713.13)
Florida Statute 713.13 — recorded Notice of Commencement required over $2,500.
- OSHA Fall Protection Plan
Jobsite safety plan kept on site for inspection.
- Client Project Proposal
Signed scope and price for the homeowner file.
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Filing checklist for St. Petersburg
- Verify whether the property sits inside St. Petersburg city limits or in unincorporated Florida — that determines which department accepts the application.
- Bring current general liability and workers' compensation certificates.
- Match declared valuation to the signed contract amount.
- Confirm whether the scope triggers a separate electrical, mechanical or plumbing permit pulled by a licensed sub.
- Schedule required inspections before covering any work.
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