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Do I need a permit for shed or accessory structure in Pinellas Park?

Permit may be required

It depends. Whether shed or accessory structure needs a permit in Pinellas Park comes down to the details of your project.

Florida has no statewide small-shed exemption. The widely repeated rule that a shed under 120 square feet needs no permit comes from the model International Codes, and Florida did not adopt it: section 105.2 of the Florida Building Code, Building exempts only specified gas, mechanical and plumbing work, with no category exempting detached accessory structures. Where a size threshold exists it is a local ordinance, and it genuinely differs, so ask your building department for the line that applies at your address. Any shed with electricity, plumbing or a permanent foundation needs a permit regardless of size, and zoning setbacks, flood zone rules and wind anchoring apply even when no building permit is required.

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Florida and local notes for Pinellas Park

Pinellas County's own permitting office is the Building and Development Review Services Department, reachable on (727) 464-3888 at https://pinellas.gov/applying-for-a-building-permit/. Its online permit portal is https://aca-prod.accela.com/pinellas/default.aspx. It issues permits for the unincorporated county. If your city does not run its own building department, this is the office that will handle the job. Contractor licensing here is countywide, which is unusual. The Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board, established in 1973, regulates construction and home improvement contractors practicing in Pinellas County including all local municipalities, so whoever you hire needs to be licensed through it no matter which city you are in. Reach it on (727) 582-3100 or pcclb@pinellas.gov, 440 Court St, 1st Floor, Clearwater. Pinellas Park Land Development Code Exhibit A (Sec. 18-904) requires a permit to repair, replace or build a shed when the value of work is greater than $500, and the city's Zoning FAQ states that all sheds must be permitted through the Building Department. Under Sec. 18-1530.2, residential lots may have no more than two utility or storage sheds (F, RE and RR lots may have more), sheds are not allowed in front yards or on easements, and a shed up to 200 square feet and 10 feet high may sit as close as 18 inches to a side or rear property line. A shed on a concrete or other impervious slab must keep a 5 foot setback measured from the slab edge, a shed within 5 feet of a line must shed roof water away from that line, and a shed over 200 square feet must meet principal structure setbacks. Sheds must be at least 10 feet from the principal dwelling unless the Fire Department authorizes a reduced separation in writing.

Documents you may need

  • Permit applicationLikely required
  • Site plan showing setbacksLikely required
  • Structure dimensions or manufacturer drawingsSometimes required
  • Anchoring or tie-down detailsSometimes required
  • Permit or zoning applicationLikely required
  • Site plan showing setbacks and distance to lot linesLikely required
  • Anchoring or tie-down details for wind loadSometimes required
  • Contractor license number issued or recognised by the countyLikely required
  • City of Pinellas Park building permit applicationSometimes required
  • Site plan or survey showing the shed, easements and distances to property linesLikely required

Possible inspections

  • Foundation or slab inspection
  • Framing and anchoring inspection
  • Final inspection
  • Footing or anchoring inspection

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for shed or accessory structure in Pinellas Park?
It depends. Whether shed or accessory structure needs a permit in Pinellas Park comes down to the details of your project. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
Who issues the permit in Pinellas Park?
The local building department for Pinellas Park handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.

PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.