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Pinellas County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Pinellas County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

Pinellas County has announced that its inspection and private provider fees will change under Florida House Bill 803, but it has not yet published the updated schedule. Estimates use the county's current published schedule, which the county carried unchanged into its FY2027 budget. See the official notice

Building Permit
$573.75
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$187.50
2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof
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HVAC Permit
$119.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$119.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$119.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Unincorporated Pinellas County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $573.75 in permit fees, a re-roof $187.50, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $119.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $119.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $119.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof. Each figure is that single permit only: a job that combines trades, like a kitchen remodel with electrical and plumbing work, pays each applicable permit. Pick a project to load it in the calculator below.

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Pinellas County FY25 Adopted Budget, User Fees, Building and Development Review Services fee schedule (effective Oct. 1, 2024; carried unchanged in the FY26 Adopted Budget)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Pinellas County permit portal, or call (727) 464-3888.

How Unincorporated Pinellas County values a job: Pinellas County bases permit fees on the construction valuation of the work, including all labor and materials for all trades. For new construction the valuation must be at least the latest International Code Council building valuation data for the gross work area; shell buildings use at least 60 percent of that data and remodels, rehabs, and repairs at least 40 percent.

Schedule effective October 1, 2024. Last verified: October 14, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; we check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Jurisdictions in Pinellas County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Pinellas County's 23 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $312.25 (Indian Shores) to $1,701.25 (South Pasadena).

Unincorporated Pinellas CountyBelleairBelleair BeachBelleair BluffsBelleair ShoreClearwaterDunedinGulfportIndian Rocks BeachIndian ShoresKenneth CityLargoMadeira BeachOldsmarPinellas ParkRedington ShoresSafety HarborSeminoleSouth PasadenaSt. Pete BeachSt. PetersburgTarpon SpringsTreasure Island

Unincorporated Pinellas County Permit Fee Schedule

Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Pinellas County

Residential (1–2 family)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $100.00
Up to $600,000
$11.00 per $1,000
Over $600,000
$8.00 per $1,000
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition
$225.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units
tiered rates by job value, minimum $100.00
Up to $1,000,000
$9.00 per $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$8.00 per $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition
$325.00 flat
Aluminum Structure (No Slab)
$250.00 base, plus $1.00 per $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof
Aluminum Structure (With Slab)
$350.00 base, plus $1.00 per $1,000 of job value or fraction thereof
Shed (Frame Built On Site)
$375.00 flat
Shed (Prefab, Over 100 Sq Ft)
$175.00 flat
Siding/Soffit/Fascia
$135.00 flat
Windows/Doors/Shutters
$145.00 for the first 20 openings, plus $5.00 per opening
Building Life Safety Fire Resistance Review (select fee rules only)
$125.00‡
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined)
2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00
Technology Fee (select fee rules only)
$3.00‡
Technology Fee (Combination Permits) (select fee rules only)
tiered by job value
Up to $10,000
$5.00
Over $10,000, up to $50,000
$10.00
Over $50,000
$15.00
Technology Fee (Express Permits) (select fee rules only)
$3.00
Electric Shutters Fee (select fee rules only) (if applicable)
$100.00
Expedited Plan Review (Commercial, up to 5,000 sq ft) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)
$500.00
Expedited Plan Review (Residential) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)
$400.00
Flood Location Ordinance Review (if applicable)
$15.00
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$75.00
Threshold Building Fee (select fee rules only) (if applicable)
20% of the permit fee

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Pinellas County Permit Fee Calculator

Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.

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Fees in Unincorporated Pinellas County are the same either way.

Job type

8 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$573.75
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$550.00
50 × $11.00 per $1,000, minimum $100.00 (see the fee table above)
Technology Fee (Combination Permits)$10.00
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, Combined)$13.75
Total Estimate$573.75

Pinellas County has announced that its inspection and private provider fees will change under Florida House Bill 803, but it has not yet published the updated schedule. Estimates use the county's current published schedule, which the county carried unchanged into its FY2027 budget. See the official notice

Pinellas County bases permit fees on the construction valuation of the work, including all labor and materials for all trades. For new construction the valuation must be at least the latest International Code Council building valuation data for the gross work area; shell buildings use at least 60 percent of that data and remodels, rehabs, and repairs at least 40 percent.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Pinellas County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (727) 464-3888. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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How to Apply for a Permit in Unincorporated Pinellas County

Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services issues building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing permits for unincorporated Pinellas County. Apply, upload digital plans, and pay fees online through the Pinellas County Access Portal (Accela); create an account first and pick the Express, Residential, or Commercial record type. Express permits for simple projects such as reroofs, window and door replacements, and A/C or water heater changeouts are online for licensed contractors, while owner-builders apply in person at 440 Court Street in Clearwater. Schedule inspections in the Access Portal up to nine business days ahead, or through the automated phone line at (727) 453-4000 with your permit number and inspection code; for inspection questions call (727) 464-3888, Option 1.

Source: Unincorporated Pinellas County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Pinellas County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
(727) 464-3888 (Option 2 permits, Option 1 inspections)
Address
440 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Unincorporated Pinellas County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Pinellas County?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $573.75, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Pinellas County's sourced fee schedule, and it covers the building permit alone; a job that combines trades pays each applicable permit. Calculate your job's value for an itemized total.

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Unincorporated Pinellas County?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $187.50, assuming a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Unincorporated Pinellas County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Pinellas County?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value, minimum $100.00. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits scale with the value of the job; Roofing permits are priced per square. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Pinellas County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined) (2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Unincorporated Pinellas County?

Florida's HB 803 (effective July 2026) exempts certain single-family work under $7,500 from permitting statewide, excluding electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, and gas work. Confirm with the building department whether your job qualifies before skipping a permit. Read what HB 803 changed and what it saves.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Pinellas County FY25 Adopted Budget, User Fees, Building and Development Review Services fee schedule (effective Oct. 1, 2024; carried unchanged in the FY26 Adopted Budget). See the official schedule. Last verified .

New to Florida permit fees? Read our Florida permit fee guide: how schedules are set, the statutory surcharges, and what HB 803 changed in 2026. Pulling a commercial permit or a small residential job? See what HB 803 lets you save. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.

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