Apply, Repair, Inspect and Close a Redington Shores Permit the Right Way
Redington Shores permits are not only about construction plans. Flood damage, the Town’s 49% rule, elevation documents, coastal-zone certificates, contractor validation and final surveys can decide whether a project moves forward.
Use this guide to choose the correct permit path, open SmartGov, prepare the exact supporting documents, schedule inspections before the cutoff and confirm that every permit is finally closed.
Choose the Exact Task You Need
Redington Shores Building Department Phone, Email, Address and Hours
Redington Shores Permit Route Finder
Select the situation that matches your project. The result explains the first document and official route to use.
Which Redington Shores Permit Path Fits the Work?
Project |
Start with |
Do not miss |
|---|---|---|
Emergency repair for life safety, security or sanitation |
Emergency repair permit |
Confirm current SmartGov restrictions before starting; document damage with photos. |
Removing damaged drywall, cabinets, flooring or finishes |
Interior-demolition permit |
The portal notice says interior demolition requires a permit, including current after-the-fact handling. |
New building, addition or major structural alteration |
Building permit |
Survey, site plan, elevation information, geotechnical report, coastal/flood documents and final survey. |
Roof, windows, doors, shutters or exterior envelope work |
Building permit |
Product approvals, roofing affidavit, buck affidavit or installation worksheet where applicable. |
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical or gas work |
Trade permit |
Licensed contractor validation, insurance and the correct rough/final inspection sequence. |
Pool, spa or hot tub |
Pool permit |
Safety-barrier documents, electrical bonding, deck inspection and final pool barrier inspection. |
Fence, driveway, sidewalk, shed or accessory structure |
Zoning + permit review |
Survey, setbacks, drainage, right-of-way approval and impervious-surface calculation. |
Dock or seawall |
Coastal / dock permit path |
Piles, tie-backs, cap steel, seawall elevation worksheet and outside-agency approvals. |
Storm or flood repair approaching the building-value threshold |
SI/SD review |
Town’s local 49% rule, detailed repair cost, market value and flood-compliance determination. |
Use the Online Portal Without Getting Stuck
First-time contractor or applicant
- Email bldgdept@redshoresfl.com.
- Include the company name and license holder or license number.
- Wait for the Town’s registration link and access code.
- Create the SmartGov account from that link.
- Enter the access code.
- Submit the application and supporting documents.
Returning portal user
- Open the Redington Shores SmartGov portal.
- Choose Log In.
- Open My Portal.
- Review applications, invoices and review comments.
- Download the permit placard and approved plans.
- Schedule inspections and check results.
Complete These Items Before Uploading the Permit Application
Property
- Project name
- Site address
- Legal description
- Parcel number
- Flood zone and BFE when applicable
- Owner contact information
Contractor
- Primary contact
- Phone and email
- License holder name
- License number
- Company name and address
- Insurance certificates
Project
- Plain-language work description
- Full project cost
- Signed contract or proposal
- Plans and product approvals
- Agent authorization if used
- Notice of Commencement when required
Understand the Redington Shores 49% Rule Before Pricing Repairs
Costs the Town packet says to include
- Materials and labor
- Donated or discounted work at market value
- Demolition tied to the repair
- Contractor overhead and profit
- Roofing, windows and exterior doors
- Drywall, cabinets and interior finishes
- HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems
- Built-in appliances and equipment
Costs the packet says may be excluded
- Plan-preparation costs
- Land-survey costs
- Permit and inspection fees
- Temporary stabilization for safe entry
- Landscaping and irrigation
- Driveways, sidewalks and fences
- Pools and detached accessory structures
- Plug-in appliances
Documents Redington Shores May Require for Substantial Improvement or Damage Review
Document |
What the Town packet asks for |
Practical preparation |
|---|---|---|
Permit + SI/SD packet |
Completed building-permit and substantial-improvement/damage packet with at least two plan/document sets. |
Use the current packet and keep a complete duplicate file. |
Detailed cost estimate |
Prepared by a licensed general contractor, architect, engineer or owner-builder and signed with license documentation where applicable. |
Break out labor, materials, sales tax, overhead and profit by building component. |
Pre-FIRM appraisal |
The packet identifies properties built before December 31, 1974 with alteration value over 25% of the Pinellas County approximate market value for an independent appraisal. |
Tell the appraiser the report is for FEMA/substantial-improvement review. |
Photos |
Current photographs or before-and-after storm photographs. |
Label rooms, exterior sides and visible water/damage height. |
Highlighted floor plan |
Show the exact area to be repaired or altered. |
Match the highlighted area to the cost estimate and permit scope. |
Geotechnical report |
The packet says additions and new construction require a geotechnical report. |
Coordinate early with the structural/foundation design team. |
Elevation certificates |
The packet says three elevation certificates are required for new construction and additions, including construction-stage and final documentation. |
Schedule the surveyor around foundation/framing and final milestones. |
Non-conversion agreement |
Recorded declaration for qualifying new construction and additions to post-FIRM structures. |
Confirm recording and return proof before closeout. |
What a Redington Shores Site Plan or New-Construction Set Should Show
Site and zoning information
- Buildings, fences and accessory structures
- Property lines and setbacks
- Driveways, parking and walks
- Building elevations and height
- Existing and proposed utilities
- All easements
- Major trees and sensitive areas
- Drainage flow and runoff controls
Flood and shoreline information
- Lowest habitable-floor elevation
- Base flood elevation
- Flood-zone designation
- Lowest horizontal structural member in V zones
- Coastal Construction Control Line where applicable
- Mean high water/FDEP jurisdiction line
- Original certified survey
- Final survey and elevation documents
Redington Shores Permit Fees and a Worked Example
Charge |
Town-posted amount or formula |
When it matters |
|---|---|---|
Application fee |
$35 for every permit |
Base amount before project and surcharge fees. |
Renovation, addition or remodel |
$35 + $10 per $1,000 of project cost |
Town schedule lists this for non-new-construction building work. |
Separate trade subcontract |
Mechanical, plumbing and electrical: $35 + $10 per $1,000 |
When the sub-permit is a separate project. |
Plan review |
Nonrefundable 20% of permit subtotal |
Schedule says when project exceeds $5,000 or requires a plan/product approval. |
Reinspection |
$45 |
After a failed or not-ready inspection as assessed. |
Right-of-way fee |
$45 |
May apply to work affecting a right-of-way. |
Building-code surcharge |
2.5% of permit total or $4 minimum |
Added to the permit calculation. |
Work without permit |
Five times subtotal; second offense ten times subtotal |
Town-posted penalty schedule. |
Portal payment |
3% credit/debit; $2 flat online-check fee |
Online payments through the portal. |
Example: $20,000 remodel
Base calculation: $35 + ($10 × 20) = $235.
If the Town applies the 20% plan-review charge, that adds $47, producing $282 before code surcharge, card/check fee and any trade, fire, right-of-way or impact charges.
Permit timing conflict to confirm
The permit application warns that a permit may be invalid if the project is not started within 90 days unless approved otherwise. The fee schedule separately lists six-month expiration, nine months for permits over $25,000, and one 90-day extension with a $45 minimum fee.
Use the conditions printed on the issued permit and confirm with staff.
Request the Correct Inspection Before Work Is Covered
Permit type |
Town-posted inspection sequence |
Ready means |
|---|---|---|
Building |
Foundation/piles/footer → columns/stem wall/lintel → framing → roofing/deck dry-in and final → sheathing/siding → insulation → drywall → final |
Tie-in survey and elevation documents at required stages; all sub-trade finals before building final. |
Electrical |
Underground → rough-in → final |
Conduit/cable exposed before backfill; rough wiring visible before wall membranes; fixtures connected for final. |
Plumbing |
Underground → rough-in → final |
Piping visible before backfill or concealment; fixtures installed and connected for final. |
Gas |
Rough piping → final piping → final |
Piping visible before concealment; pressure test and appliance connection as required. |
Mechanical |
Underground → rough-in → final |
Duct and fuel piping visible; system installed and connected for final. |
Pool or spa |
Steel/shell set in ground → deck formed → final pool/fence/barriers |
Bonding, reinforcing steel and drain visible before concrete; all safety barriers complete for final. |
Dock or seawall |
Tie-backs/cap steel → piles/framing → final |
Structural stages exposed and required outside approvals available. |
Demolition |
Cap-off/cut-off → final demolition |
Utilities disconnected and secured; debris removed, site graded and erosion protection intact. |
How to request
- Call 727-397-5538, option 1
- Email bldgdept@redshoresfl.com
- Schedule through SmartGov
- Request before 3:00 PM for next-day service
- Give permit number and address
- Identify the exact inspection type
How to prepare
- Permit placard posted
- Recorded NOC posted when required
- Approved plans on site
- Work exposed and accessible
- Safe access for inspector
- Required survey/certificate ready
Post These Documents and Follow the Town’s Construction Hours
Construction hours
7:00 AM–6:00 PM
No building construction or repair outside those hours, on Sundays or on legal holidays under the Town-posted rule.
Post at the site
- Permit placard
- Recorded Notice of Commencement
- Approved site and building plans
Control the site
- Remove debris daily or use a dumpster
- Install erosion/runoff controls before earthwork
- Protect trees and sensitive coastal areas
Validate the Person Responsible for the Work
Licensed contractor
- Florida license is active
- Town validates license status
- General liability certificate provided
- Workers’ compensation or exemption provided
- Town listed as certificate holder
- SmartGov access requested early
Owner-builder
The Town allows qualifying owners of one- or two-family homes to apply as owner-builders with the affidavit.
- Owner must directly supervise the work.
- Unlicensed people cannot act as the contractor.
- Licensed electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other contractors may still be required.
- The Town’s linked affidavit contains sale, lease, employment, insurance and supervision restrictions.
Check a Permit Before a Sale, Refinance or New Repair
Log in to SmartGov
Open My Portal to review applications, permit documents, inspection results and invoices.
Confirm the exact status
“Issued” means the permit is active. “Approved” may still be waiting for payment or issuance. “Final” or “closed” is the closeout status to save.
Check every related trade permit
A building final does not automatically prove electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, pool or fire records are complete.
Ask the Building Department when records are missing
Email the address, owner, permit number, approximate work date and the document or inspection result you need.
What Common Permit Statuses Mean
New Construction Closeout Checklist
- All final inspections complete
- Final zoning inspection complete
- Original final survey accepted
- Final elevation certificate accepted
- Coastal A-Zone or V-Zone certificate accepted
- Driveway agreement completed
- Final termite certificate provided
- Recorded non-conversion agreement provided
- Blower-door test provided
- Insulation certificate provided
- Energy Performance Level display card provided
- Building Official approves Certificate of Occupancy
What to Say When You Contact the Building Department
“The property at [address] was damaged by [flood/wind/other cause]. The complete proposed repair cost is approximately [amount]. Which emergency, demolition, SI/SD and elevation documents must be approved before work starts?”
“Please send a SmartGov registration link and access code for [company]. The license holder is [name], license number [number]. The first project is at [address] for [short scope].”
“I need the [inspection type] for permit [number] at [address]. The approved plans are on site, the work is exposed and the contact is [name/phone]. Please confirm the inspection date.”
“Permit [number] at [address] does not appear final. Which building, trade, survey, elevation or occupancy item is still outstanding?”
Redington Shores Building Department Map
Open the Correct Town Form or Portal
Redington Shores Building Department FAQs
Where do I apply for a Redington Shores permit?
Use the official Redington Shores SmartGov portal. First-time contractors should email bldgdept@redshoresfl.com for a registration link and access code, including the company name and license holder or license number.
Is Redington Shores currently issuing normal permits?
The SmartGov portal currently displays a notice that only emergency repair permits are being issued for life-safety, security and sanitary purposes. The Building Department page also provides normal permit forms and procedures. Because the portal notice may change, confirm the current route before beginning work.
Do I need a permit for interior demolition after flood or storm damage?
The current SmartGov notice states that interior-demolition permits are required. It also describes current after-the-fact handling without penalty, but owners should confirm that notice remains active before relying on it.
What is the Redington Shores 49% rule?
The Town explains that its local code uses a 49% threshold for substantial damage or improvement. When qualifying cost reaches the threshold compared with the structure’s market value excluding land, current floodplain-compliance requirements may be triggered.
When is a Notice of Commencement required?
The Building Department page says a recorded Notice of Commencement is needed for work exceeding $5,000. The permit application says it must be recorded and posted at the job site before the first inspection. Confirm the requirement for the exact permit.
How do I schedule a Redington Shores inspection?
Call 727-397-5538 option 1, email bldgdept@redshoresfl.com or schedule through SmartGov. Request by 3:00 PM for next-day consideration and provide the permit number, address and inspection type.
How long does it take for an inspection result to appear?
The Town says inspection results may take up to 24 hours to appear in the portal. Do not cover work or continue to the next required stage until the result is recorded as approved.
How much is a Redington Shores remodel permit?
The Town-posted calculation schedule lists $35 plus $10 per $1,000 of project cost for renovation, addition or remodel work that is not new construction. Plan review, code surcharge, trade, fire, right-of-way, impact and payment fees may be additional.
Can a homeowner pull an owner-builder permit?
The Town says qualifying owners of one- or two-family homes may apply with an owner-builder affidavit. The owner accepts direct-supervision and legal responsibilities, and licensed trade contractors may still be required.
What must be completed before a Certificate of Occupancy?
The Town lists all final inspections, final zoning inspection, final survey, final elevation certificate, coastal-zone certificate, driveway agreement, termite certificate, recorded non-conversion agreement, blower-door test, insulation certificate, energy display card and Building Official approval where applicable.
Source and Accuracy Notes
Building-Department.org is an independent informational guide and is not the Town of Redington Shores. Permit issuance, flood determinations, inspections, fee invoices, zoning decisions and enforcement must be handled by the Town or its authorized systems.
This page was rebuilt using the Town’s Building Department page, SmartGov portal, permit guide, permit applications, inspection sheet, fee schedule, planning fee schedule, site-plan checklist, construction checklist, owner-builder affidavit, coastal certificate and substantial-improvement/damage packet.
Last verified: July 21, 2026.
The emergency-only portal notice, storm-recovery process, forms, fees and inspection procedures can change quickly. Check the live official portal before starting work or paying a contractor.
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Her research focuses on explaining building permits, inspection procedures, zoning regulations, and public permit records maintained by local government building departments across the United States.
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