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Building Permits in
St. Petersburg, Florida

The City of St. Petersburg has its own building department separate from Pinellas County. Permits Automated supports all St. Pete city-specific permit forms. Our AI detects your address and pulls the exact forms required by the St. Petersburg Development Services Division.

Zip codes served: 33701, 33702, 33703, 33704, 33705, 33706, 33707, 33708, 33709, 33710, 33711, 33712, 33713, 33714, 33715, 33716

File with the city only if your property is within St. Petersburg city limits. We auto-detect your jurisdiction.

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City of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg Development Services
One 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Zip codes: 33701–33716
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Unincorporated Pinellas County
Pinellas County Building Services
440 Court St, Clearwater, FL 33756
Clearwater, Largo, unincorporated areas, etc.
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Permit types we support in St. Petersburg

Roof Replacement
St. Pete roof permit application, reroofing affidavit, product approval.
HVAC / AC Replacement
City-specific HVAC permit application with mechanical and electrical sub requirements.
Swimming Pool
Pool & spa permit package, Notice of Commencement, pool barrier compliance.
Fence
St. Petersburg fence permit application with zoning setbacks.
Electrical Panel
Electric permit application. State license required for all electrical work.
Windows & Doors
Window, door, garage door, and shutter permit application.
Plumbing
St. Petersburg plumbing permit, separate city application from county.
Demolition
Full or partial structure demolition permit.
Room Addition
Addition and alteration permit with structural requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I file a building permit in St. Petersburg, FL?

If your property is within St. Petersburg city limits, you file with the City of St. Petersburg Development Services Division. This is separate from Pinellas County permits. Permits Automated automatically detects whether your address falls in the city or unincorporated Pinellas County.

What zip codes does St. Petersburg cover?

St. Petersburg, FL zip codes include 33701, 33702, 33703, 33704, 33705, 33706, 33707, 33708, 33709, 33710, 33711, 33712, 33713, 33714, 33715, and 33716. Permits Automated recognizes all of these zip codes and routes your permit application to the correct city forms.

Is St. Petersburg the same as Pinellas County for permits?

No. The City of St. Petersburg has its own building and development services department with different forms than Pinellas County. If your property is within St. Pete city limits, you use city-specific permit applications. Permits Automated detects your jurisdiction automatically and pulls the correct forms.

How long does a St. Petersburg building permit take?

Simple St. Petersburg permits (fence, windows, HVAC) are often reviewed within 5–10 business days. Structural work and additions requiring full plan review typically take 3–6 weeks. Submitting a complete, error-free application is the biggest factor. Permits Automated ensures all required forms are included and filled correctly.

Do contractors need to register with the City of St. Petersburg?

Contractors must hold a valid Florida state license and provide it on permit applications. Some specialty work may require additional city registration. Permits Automated includes all required contractor fields and pulls your license information automatically.

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