city · Pinellas County · Florida

Clearwater, Florida Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

5.7

Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

36 days

5 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$11,750

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$9,500

per lot

Permit Fee

$1,650

residential

Plan Review Fee

$600

per application

Delay Risk

24%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Permitting Requirements

Staffing & Operations

Responsive permitting team. Beach area properties require additional coastal review. Online tracking available.

Recent Changes

Pinellas County impact fee adjustment (5%) adopted Jan 2026. Updated flood maps being reviewed for beach areas.

Rezone Probability

66%

Permit Office Phone

Official Website

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