Florida Storm
Permit Help.
Pinellas County guide

A vague repair estimate can create permit problems later.

For storm-damaged homes, the repair scope and cost estimate may be used to understand permit needs, inspection issues, insurance documentation, and substantial damage thresholds.

When this applies

Common homeowner situations

  • You need a written scope of storm repairs.
  • Your adjuster, contractor, or building department is using different numbers.
  • You want help documenting what work is repair, replacement, structural, mechanical, electrical, or flood-related.
Official source

Start with the county or agency guidance.

This site summarizes the issue in plain English, but official requirements come from the relevant building department or agency.

Open Pinellas County storm recovery permitting
Next step

Request help reviewing your situation.

Share the property city, the type of damage or permit question, and whether repairs have already started. We will review the information and follow up when appropriate.

Request help

Tell us what is happening at the property.

We use this information to understand the jurisdiction and the type of professional who may be able to help. Submission does not guarantee service availability.

Optional, but useful for jurisdiction routing.

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