Plan Review Times Extended Due to High Volumes
We have received an influx of permit applications recently, and we appreciate your patience while we review them. Our team is working hard to get back to you as quickly as possible. We continue to strive to meet our target times for plan review, but currently, some are taking longer, so some target review times have been extended.
You may continue to check the status of your permit online at epermit.myclearwater.com. Any extended timeframes will be reflected in the system. Thank you!
Notice:
Effective June 24, 2024, the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB) will no longer monitor state-certified contractors’ insurance.
- Please send your current certificates of insurance listing the City of Clearwater as the certificate holder to epermit@myclearwater.com.
- For those state-certified contractors exempt from Workers’ Compensation insurance please provide the exemption certificate as well.
- Should the Workers’ Compensation insurance be written by a company outside of the state of Florida, it must include “Valid in Florida” on the certificate.
- For those state-certified contractors working on or over water you must also provide United States Longshore & Harbor (USL&H) insurance.
The certificate holder should read as follows:
City of Clearwater, Planning & Development
100 S. Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
A building permit is required if you plan to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure. Florida Statue Chapter 489 requires licensed contractors to obtain permits and do the permit work, with very few exceptions for single-family and duplex owner-occupied structures.
A building permit is also required if you plan to install, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, provided the installation is regulated by the Florida Building Code. A permit is also needed for installation and replacement of all fence types.
You will not need a permit for painting, erecting wallpaper, installing tile/carpeting, replacing kitchen/ bathroom cabinets or fixtures or repairing a very small and minor roof leak less than $500. If you are unsure if you need a permit, please contact us at (727) 562-4567.
Most permits can be obtained online and all licensed contractors must submit online for all window, roof, door, mechanical (air conditioning), plumbing and water heater permits.
Many permits will require a more in-depth plan review by staff and could take between four and 15 days depending on the type of project. For applications and forms, click here.
If you have any trouble with online searches, call (727) 562-4567 for assistance.
Effective June 24, 2024, the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB) will no longer monitor state-certified contractors’ insurance.
Please send you current certificates of insurance listing the City of Clearwater as the certificate holder to epermit@myclearwater.com.
For those state-certified contractors exempt from Workers’ Compensation insurance please provide the exemption certificate as well.
Should the Workers’ Compensation insurance be written by a company outside of the state of Florida, it must include “Valid in Florida” on the certificate.
For those state-certified contractors working on or over water you must also provide United States Longshore & Harbor (USL&H) insurance.
The certificate holder should read as follows: City of Clearwater, Planning & Development
100 S. Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756