The basics
Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Pinellas County?
Pinellas County requires a permit for work over $500 or work that needs an inspection, and a reroof has a required in-progress inspection. St. Petersburg runs its own system.
Pinellas County's Building and Development Review Services office (BDRS) says on its permits page that a permit is required for any new building, addition, remodeling or demolition, and for work in excess of $500 or work that would require an inspection. A full roof replacement is far past that line. A smaller repair that costs over $500 also falls inside it by that wording, so ask the office about your job.
Who it covers. BDRS handles permits and inspections for unincorporated Pinellas County and six partner communities. The county's page does not name them, and it links a Municipalities and Cities page. The City of St. Petersburg is separate and has its own permit office. Coastline works mainly in Manatee County, South Pinellas and South Hillsborough, so South Pinellas homes are part of our regular area.
Who does the work. A licensed roofer applies through the county's Access Portal and requests the inspections. Ask for the permit number before the tear-off and verify the license. Skipping the required in-progress inspection can lead to discipline for the roofer by the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board, so a good roofer builds it into the schedule.
Why it matters here. Pinellas County's roof inspection policy puts the focus on the hidden layers: the deck nailing, the underlayment and the flashing. Statewide rules are in our Florida roof permit guide. Facts below are from the county's and city's own websites as of November 2026.
