Permit Services
Construction and renovation permits, After the Fact (ATF) permits, Post Disaster Emergency Permits (PDEP) in St Petersburg and Gulfport, FL
Building Permits in St Pete, Gulfport, and Pinellas County
Dealing with local building departments in St Pete and Pinellas County to obtain the required permits for construction, renovations, additions, or storm damage repairs can be a frustrating and confusing administrative nightmare!
Hurricanes Helene & Milton left thousands of Pinellas County residents scrambling to deal with the mountains of red tape associated with FEMA’s “50% Rule” and the associated permit and inspection requirements imposed by St Petersburg, Gulfport, St Pete Beach,Treasure Island, Madeira Beach and other Pinellas County municipalities.
Many homeowners were stuck trying to figure out:
- What is the 50% Rule?
- What is the 49% Rule?
- What is a Post Disaster Emergency Permit (PDEP)?
- How do I get permits for storm or flood repairs?
- How do I estimate repair costs for permits?
- How long will it take to get flood permits?
- What needs to be inspected by the City for my permit to get approved?
- Do I need after-the fact (ATF) permits for sowkr that was done before I owned my home?
Dealing with repair estimates, permits, FEMA, and St Pete’s 49% Rule doesn’t have to be such a confusing and scary unknown. We can help you evaluate your property to estimate the repair costs, determine whether a FEMA appraisal or other documentation will be required, and make sure the City/FEMA will allow and permit your intended repairs.
Permit Services for Homeowners:
- Free site visit and consultation
- Repair estimates
- Permit applications
- Post Disaster Emergency Permits
- FEMA/Flood Permits
- ATF permits for unpermitted additions and enclosures.
- Engineering & architectural services for as-built drawings, building plans, plan review, and inspections.
- General contracting services (water and mold remediation, insulation and drywall, flooring, trim, paint, and other repairs)
- Subcontractors for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical
- Coordination of Surveys, Elevation Certificates, and/or Appraisals
- Coordination and scheduling of required City inspections
- Closing out of open/expired permits
- After-the Fact (ATF) permits
