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Permit Issuing & Scheduling
Contractors & Owners
Permits may be issued to:
- Certified Agents of a Contractor with a Letter of Authorization signed and notarized by the Contractor
- Licensed Contractors
- Property owners (for work on owner occupied single family residences)
Signatures & Identification
When a permit is issued, the signature and identity of the applicant must be verified. A Florida Drivers License, State of Florida Identification Card or other positive identification will meet this requirement.
Licensing
Contractors are required to have a current State certified Contractor's License and a current Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB) card or a competency card from the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board.
Fees
Payment of fees may be made in the form of cash, personal checks, credit cards or money orders.
Permit Fee Schedule - One & Two Family Dwellings
| Total Valuation Fee | Fee |
|---|---|
| $1,000 and less | $50 minimum fee shall be charged. |
| $1,000 to $50,000 | $50 for first $1,000 valuation plus $5.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof up to and including $50,000. |
| $50,001 to $100,000 | $331.75 for the first $50,000 valuation plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof up to and including $100,000. |
| Over $100,000 | $569.25 for the first $100,000 valuation plus $3.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. |
| Electrical, Plumbing, Gas or Mechanical Permits. | $.04 (four cents) per square foot with a minimum fee of $50. |
Permit Fee Schedule - Other Than One & Two Family Dwellings
(Plan Review is 1/2 the Permit Fees)
| Total Valuation Fee | Fee |
|---|---|
| $1,000 and less | $50 minimum fee shall be charged |
| $1,000 to $50,000 | $50 for first $1,000 valuation plus $7 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof up to and including $50,000. |
| $50,001 to $500,000 | $393 for the first $50,000 valuation plus $6 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof up to and including $500,000. |
| Over $500,000 | $3,093 for the first $500,000 valuation plus $3 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. |
| Electrical, Plumbing, Gas or Mechanical Permits. | $.04 (four cents) per square foot with a minimum fee of $50. |
| Fire Plan Review and Permits | Plan Review ($0.025) Two and 1/2 cents per square foot with minimum fee of $50, permits (0.025) Two and 1/2 cents per square foot with minimum fee of $50 |
Technology & Enhancement Fee Schedule Permit Cost Fee
| Permit Cost | Fee |
|---|---|
| $50 | Additional $2 fee shall be charge |
| $50.01 to $100 | Additional $5 fee shall be charge |
| $100.01 to $1,000 | Additional $10 fee shall be charge |
| $1,000.01 and over | Additional $20 fee shall be charge |