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St. Petersburg building permits
St. Petersburg, Florida — as published 2026-09-23.
Reviewed 2026-09-23 · Source
Codes adopted
Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023) — adopted statewide under s. 553.73(6), Florida Statutes, without any act by the city.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
St. Petersburg's Construction Services and Permitting Division issues building permits from the Municipal Services Center.
Reviewed 2026-09-23 · Source
Requirements
- Repair, improvement or construction on your home — the city's instruction is to 'Get required permits before you or your contractor start repair, improvement, or construction on your home'
Required documents
- OptionalPermit ApplicationPublished on the division's forms and applications page.
- OptionalNotice of CommencementPublished on the division's forms and applications page.
- OptionalContractor AffidavitPublished on the division's forms and applications page.
Fee schedule
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Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-23.
Fee schedules
Applications & forms
Online permit portal
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