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Belleair Bluffs, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permit fees for Belleair Bluffs, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.

Since August 15, 2025 the City of Belleair Bluffs' building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing permitting has been administered by SAFEbuilt, a private third-party vendor engaged by the City (succeeding Pinellas County Building, Development and Review Services), which applies the Pinellas County BDRS fee schedule. See the Pinellas County fee schedule

In Belleair Bluffs, 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.

Since August 15, 2025 the City of Belleair Bluffs' building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing permitting has been administered by SAFEbuilt, a private third-party vendor engaged by the City (succeeding Pinellas County Building, Development and Review Services), which applies the Pinellas County BDRS fee schedule. See the Pinellas County fee schedule

Apply online at the Belleair Bluffs permit portal, or call (727) 202-6825.

How Belleair Bluffs 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: September 16, 2026

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

Belleair Bluffs Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Belleair Bluffs

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)
$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
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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Belleair Bluffs Permit Fee Calculator

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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 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.

Permit fees for Belleair Bluffs are administered by Pinellas County; the fees shown are the Pinellas County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Pinellas County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (727) 202-6825. 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 Belleair Bluffs

Belleair Bluffs building permits are handled by SAFEbuilt, a private building department the city contracts with. First-time applicants email a completed permit application (and, for contractors, the contractor registration and authorization forms; for owner-builders, the homeowner disclosure statement) to belleairbluffs@safebuilt.com. SAFEbuilt then sends a link to its CommunityCore online portal, where returning users can apply, upload plans, pay fees, and track review. Request inspections by phone or email by 3:00 p.m. the business day before, with the permit number, address, and inspection type; inspections usually run weekday mornings.

Source: Belleair Bluffs application instructions

Apply online: Belleair Bluffs permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
SAFEbuilt Florida Gulf Coast Office, 17985 Gulf Blvd, Suite 201, Redington Shores, FL 33708
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Belleair Bluffs Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Belleair Bluffs?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $573.75, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Belleair Bluffs'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 Belleair Bluffs?

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 Belleair Bluffs's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Belleair Bluffs?

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 Belleair Bluffs?

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 Belleair Bluffs?

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 .

Other Jurisdictions in Pinellas County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

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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