Building Permits in St. Petersburg, Florida
City in Pinellas County
Verified July 2026
Adopted Construction Codes
These are the state-level code editions for Florida. They apply in St. Petersburgunless a verified local adoption or amendment is noted — in local-adoption states, confirm the city or county's own code editions with the building department.
Permit Requirements
Permit-type details for St. Petersburg (fees, required documents, inspection sequence) are being verified with the local building department. In the meantime, contact the city building department directly, or ask the BuildSpec Copilot about statewide requirements.
Building Department
Phone: 727-893-7231
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