Clear Floodplain Review, Submit the Right Permit and Pass Treasure Island Inspections
Every Treasure Island construction project begins with coastal risk. The entire city lies within a Special Flood Hazard Area, so even an ordinary remodel, HVAC replacement, driveway, dock or window project may require floodplain documents in addition to the normal building application.
This guide shows how to use OPPS, calculate the current permit fee, document the FEMA substantial-improvement test, coordinate zoning and terrain modification, register contractors, request inspections before the daily cutoff and close the permit without creating an insurance or resale problem.
Choose the Treasure Island Task You Need
Treasure Island Permit Route Finder
Select the project or problem that most closely matches your situation.
Treasure Island Building Division Phone, Email, Address and Hours
Apply Through Treasure Island OPPS in Six Steps
Confirm the project route before opening an application
Identify the building, trade, zoning, floodplain, Fire, Public Works and outside-agency approvals that apply.
Download the latest project packet
Use the Applications, Forms and Online Permitting page instead of an old form saved from a previous project.
Create or sign in to the OPPS account
Register through the EnerGov Citizen Self Service portal and complete the applicant profile.
Select the exact permit type
Choose the application matching the work and add the owner, contractor, authorized agent and subcontractors.
Upload a complete document package
Include the permit form, contract, proof of ownership, plans, product approvals, flood documents and project-specific checklist items.
Monitor corrections, pay and confirm issuance
Respond through the portal, pay the invoiced fees and verify that the permit has been issued before regulated work begins.
Which Treasure Island Permit Fits the Work?
Project |
Starting permit |
Critical coastal requirement |
|---|---|---|
New one- or two-family home |
Residential building permit |
Elevation, survey, drainage, flood openings, product approvals, trades and Notice of Commencement |
Addition or structural renovation |
Building + FEMA review |
Cost breakdown, market value, elevation certificate, site plan and drainage plan |
Storm-damage repair |
Repair + substantial-damage review |
Include all repair costs needed to restore the building to its pre-damage condition |
Roof replacement |
Roofing permit |
Florida Product Approval, installation details and licensed roofing contractor |
Windows, doors, garage doors or siding |
Building permit |
Florida Product Approval number, selected option and installation instructions |
HVAC, water heater, electrical or plumbing |
Trade permit |
FEMA cost tracking may still apply to a noncompliant structure |
Driveway, pavers or site fill |
Grounds + zoning + drainage |
Sealed survey, elevations, impervious-surface calculation and erosion control |
Pool or spa |
Pool + electrical + zoning |
Barrier, setbacks, flood-zone review, equipment and drainage |
Dock, boat lift or piling work |
City + Pinellas Water & Navigation |
Submit city review first, then obtain the required county marine approval |
Seawall, riprap, dredging or filling |
Marine and environmental permits |
Pinellas County, city zoning, terrain, stormwater and possibly state or federal review |
Commercial or multifamily development |
Pre-development + site plan + building |
Concurrency, engineering, Fire, accessibility, floodplain and site-plan approval |
Tree removal |
Tree-removal permit |
Fallen trees do not require a permit, but standing-tree removal may require approval |
Prepare These Documents Before Submitting
Ownership and contracts
- Proof of property ownership
- Signed owner-contractor contract
- Authorized-agent form
- Owner-builder affidavit
- Contractor registration
- Subcontractor verification
Plans and site documents
- Current sealed survey
- Site plan with setbacks
- Existing and proposed plans
- Exterior elevations
- Structural details
- Drainage or grading plan
Flood and product documents
- Elevation certificate
- FEMA cost-breakdown worksheet
- Market-value support
- Nonconversion agreement
- Florida Product Approvals
- Installation instructions
Exterior Products Need the Exact Approved Option
Products commonly reviewed
- Exterior windows and doors
- Garage doors
- Roof coverings and underlayment
- HVAC stands
- Soffit and fascia
- Exterior siding
Do not upload only the cover page
Provide the approval, installation instructions and the exact design pressure, substrate, fastener and installation option selected for the property.
Coordinate the drawings
The product number, opening size and installation method shown on the plans must match the submitted approval documents.
Understand Treasure Island’s FEMA 50% Rule Before Signing a Contract
Entire city affected
Treasure Island states that all properties are located within a Special Flood Hazard Area.
Market value excludes land
The substantial-improvement calculation is based on the building or structure value, not the total property value.
Labor and materials count
Owner labor, donated labor and donated materials must be assigned fair construction values.
Maintenance can count
The city explains that maintenance and even some work not requiring a building permit can be tracked toward the threshold.
What to Submit for a Substantial-Improvement Review
Cost information
- Detailed contractor cost breakdown
- Signed contracts and estimates
- Subcontractor bids
- Owner-purchased materials
- Owner-builder labor value
- Demolition and restoration costs
Structure-value information
- Qualified appraisal when used
- Pinellas property-appraiser building value
- Property address and parcel ID
- Elevation certificate
- Relevant open-permit list
- Signed owner and contractor affidavits
Open Current SI/SD Owner Package Read the City’s 50% Guidance
Do Not Convert Flood-Resistant Enclosures Into Living Space
Permitted uses are limited
Enclosures below an elevated building are generally limited to parking, building access and storage allowed by floodplain regulations.
Flood openings or breakaway walls
The approved design may rely on flood openings, breakaway walls and flood-damage-resistant unfinished materials.
Recorded restriction
A nonconversion agreement may need to be recorded before the building permit is issued.
Record and Post the Notice Before the First Inspection
General threshold
Florida law requires the issuing authority to receive Notice of Commencement information before the first inspection when the direct contract exceeds $5,000.
HVAC exception
The statutory exception covers direct repair or replacement of an existing heating or air-conditioning system under $15,000.
Permit issuance versus inspection
The city may process or issue the permit before the Notice is recorded, but required inspections can be withheld until the filing information is provided.
Treasure Island Building-Permit Fee Calculation
Project valuation |
Current building-permit calculation |
|---|---|
$1,000 or less |
$53 base fee when only one final inspection is required; each additional required inspection is charged separately |
More than $1,000 and under $1,000,000 |
$53 base fee plus $11 for each $1,000 or fraction of project valuation |
$1,000,000 or more |
$53 base fee plus $8 for each $1,000 or fraction of project valuation |
Building plan review |
One-half of the total building-permit fee |
Subsequent review below $10,000 |
10% of the building-permit fee |
Subsequent review at $10,000 or more |
5% of the building-permit fee |
Floodplain plan review |
One-half of the total floodplain-permit fee |
Zoning plan review |
One-half of the zoning-permit fee |
$5,000 project
Building fee: $53 + five $11 increments = $108.
Building plan review: $54.
Preliminary building subtotal: $162.
$25,000 project
Building fee: $53 + twenty-five $11 increments = $328.
Building plan review: $164.
Preliminary building subtotal: $492.
$100,000 project
Building fee: $53 + one hundred $11 increments = $1,153.
Building plan review: $576.50.
Preliminary building subtotal: $1,729.50.
Useful Zoning and Site-Plan Fees
Planning request |
Current published fee |
|---|---|
Residential variance base fee |
$350 for the first request plus $100 for each additional request |
Multifamily, commercial or institutional variance |
$500 base plus $100 for each additional request |
Special exception |
$600 |
Single-family or duplex site-plan review |
$500 plus engineering review when required |
Multifamily, commercial or institutional site-plan review |
$1,000 plus engineering review when required |
Rezoning |
$2,000 |
Comprehensive-plan or future-land-use amendment |
$2,250 |
Request the Inspection by 3:30 PM for the Next Business Day
Online scheduling
Use OPPS when you are listed as a contact on the specific permit.
Telephone scheduling
Call 727-547-4575 ext. 431.
Daily cutoff
3:30 PM for a next-business-day request.
No exact appointment time
Inspection workload and routing prevent guaranteed individual arrival times.
Have ready when scheduling
- Permit number
- Property address
- Inspection type
- Contractor or owner name
- Contact phone number
- Gate and access instructions
Prepare the job site
- Issued permit available
- Approved plans onsite
- Correct work stage complete
- Work remains exposed
- Corrections completed
- Safe inspector access
What to Do After the Treasure Island Inspector Visits
Some Like-for-Like Water-Heater Inspections May Be Virtual
Confirm eligibility
The city publishes a virtual-inspection process for qualifying equal water-heater changeouts.
Prepare live video access
The inspector must be able to see the equipment, connections, shutoff, pan, discharge and required labels.
Do not assume approval
Contact the Building Division before relying on a virtual inspection for a specific permit.
Register the Contractor Before Permit Issuance
Licensed contractors
Verify the state or Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board credential and provide the city’s current registration documents.
Subcontractors
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, roofing, low-voltage and elevator contractors may need to sign onto the master permit before issuance or work.
Owner-builder
An owner-builder accepts responsibility for code compliance, permits, licensed trades, workers, job-site safety and the FEMA 50% rules.
Open Contractor Registration Guide Open 2026 Owner-Builder Affidavit
Treasure Island Uses the 2023 Florida Building Code
Building code cycle
The city lists the 2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition, effective December 31, 2023.
Specialty volumes
Residential, Existing Building, Energy Conservation, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fuel Gas requirements apply according to project scope.
Local coastal rules
Floodplain, stormwater, zoning, terrain modification, marine structures and Fire regulations apply in addition to the statewide code.
Check Setbacks, Lot Coverage and Site-Plan Review Before Building
Zoning district
Use the city map to search the address and identify the current district.
Lot and bulk rules
Review setbacks, building height, density, lot coverage and development standards.
Impervious surface
Driveways, parking, pavers and other site improvements may affect impervious-surface calculations.
Site-plan review
Projects subject to formal site-plan review must complete that process before the building application.
Raising the Site, Low Floor or Seawall Uses a Separate Coastal Design System
Program effective date
The Treasure Island Terrain Modification Program took effect May 1, 2025.
Single- and two-family
Use the Type D-1 provisions of the Terrain Modification Manual.
Commercial and multifamily
Use the Type D-2 provisions and the project-specific engineering requirements.
Seawalls and shorelines
Use the Type D-4 provisions for seawalls and living-shoreline work.
Docks, Boat Lifts and Seawalls Need City and County Coordination
County projects include
- Private and multi-use docks
- Commercial docks and marinas
- Seawalls and riprap
- Tie poles
- Dredging and filling
Electrical permit
Dock and boat-lift electrical work requires a separate electrical permit and electrical final before the marine final.
Property-line details
Show dock length, width, setbacks, lifts, platforms, pilings and extended property lines on pie-shaped waterfront lots.
Open Treasure Island Dock Packet Open Pinellas Water & Navigation
A Qualifying Floating Platform May Use Self-Certification
Floats at all times
The platform must remain floating and be used solely to support a vessel out of the water when not in use.
Size and location limits
The platform must meet the statutory size, environmental, navigation and riparian-right requirements.
Written self-certification
Submit the notarized city form with the scope, dimensions, sketch and proposed-platform information.
Search OPPS Before Buying, Selling or Remodeling
Open the public OPPS portal
Use the citizen search tools without assuming that every search requires an applicant account.
Search the permit number first
An exact permit number is usually the fastest route. Otherwise, search the base property address.
Review related trade permits
A master project can have separate electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, gas and low-voltage records.
Check inspection history
Look for failed, partial, canceled or missing final inspections rather than relying only on an “issued” status.
Check floodplain documents
Ask whether the city has an elevation certificate, substantial-damage letter or nonconversion agreement on file.
Resolve open permits before closing
Contact the city when old work lacks a final result, the property differs from the plans or an enclosure appears converted.
Fix Common Treasure Island Permit Problems
Problem |
Likely reason |
Best next action |
|---|---|---|
Application is not accepted |
Project checklist, proof of ownership, contract, survey or signature is missing |
Compare every uploaded file with the latest city packet. |
Floodplain review is on hold |
Cost breakdown, market value, elevation certificate or open permits are incomplete |
Email flood@mytreasureisland.org for an itemized requirement list. |
Product approval is rejected |
The selected option, pressure, substrate or fastener method is not marked |
Upload the full approval and circle the exact installation option. |
Contractor cannot be added |
Registration, license, insurance or business documentation is incomplete |
Use the current contractor-registration guide and verify the PCCLB or state credential. |
Inspection request is unavailable |
Requester is not listed as a contact or the permit is not issued |
Ask the permit contact to update access or call extension 431. |
Inspection is not next business day |
Request was after 3:30 PM, workload is high or the office is closed |
Check OPPS and request the next available date. |
Driveway or paver permit is delayed |
Survey elevations, drainage, erosion control or impervious-surface calculation is missing |
Submit the complete grounds checklist and civil documents. |
Dock permit cannot be issued |
Pinellas Water and Navigation approval has not been returned to the city |
Complete the county process and upload the final approval. |
Old permit has no final |
Final inspection or a related trade permit was never closed |
Contact Permitting with the permit number and request the closeout path. |
Repair cost approaches 50% |
All labor, materials, maintenance and open-permit values must be included |
Stop changing the scope and request a formal floodplain review before continuing. |
What to Say When You Contact Treasure Island
“I am planning [exact work] at [address and parcel number]. Which building, trade, zoning, floodplain, Fire, Public Works or marine permits are required?”
“The proposed work at [address] is valued at [amount]. Which cost worksheet, market-value document, appraisal, elevation certificate and open permits must be included?”
“My OPPS record is [permit number]. The portal shows [status]. Which document, contractor registration, payment or department approval remains open?”
“I need the [inspection type] for permit [number] at [address]. The work is complete for that stage, remains visible and the approved plans are onsite.”
Do Not Finish Until Every Treasure Island Approval Is Closed
- Correct permit type confirmed
- Current project packet used
- Zoning and setbacks verified
- Flood-zone documents prepared
- FEMA cost worksheet accepted
- Elevation certificate submitted
- Survey and drainage plans accepted
- Product approvals coordinated
- Contractors and subcontractors registered
- Notice of Commencement recorded
- Permit formally issued
- Approved plans kept onsite
- Building inspections passed
- Trade inspections passed
- Marine or outside approvals completed
- Final status saved from OPPS
Treasure Island Community Development Location
Open the Correct Treasure Island Permit Resource
Treasure Island Building Permit FAQs
Where do I apply for a Treasure Island building permit?
Use the City of Treasure Island OPPS portal, which runs on EnerGov Citizen Self Service. Select the correct permit type, add the project contacts and upload the documents required by the current city checklist.
What is the Treasure Island Building Division phone number?
Call 727-547-4575 extension 230 for permitting assistance. The inspection line is the same main number at extension 431.
What are Treasure Island City Hall hours?
The city lists general hours as Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Permit-counter schedules and appointment availability can vary, so confirm before visiting.
How are Treasure Island building-permit fees calculated?
The current code uses a $53 base fee. Projects over $1,000 and under $1 million add $11 for each $1,000 or fraction of valuation. Projects at $1 million or more add $8 per $1,000 or fraction. Building plan review is generally one-half of the total building-permit fee.
How do I schedule a Treasure Island inspection?
Schedule through OPPS when you are listed as a contact on the permit or call 727-547-4575 extension 431. The cutoff for a next-business-day request is 3:30 PM.
Does every Treasure Island project require FEMA review?
Every property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area, but the exact floodplain documents depend on the structure and project. Work on a noncompliant building may require a substantial-improvement cost review, elevation certificate or nonconversion agreement.
What is the Treasure Island FEMA 50% Rule?
The city compares qualifying improvement or damage-repair costs with the accepted market value of the structure, excluding land. If the project meets the substantial-improvement or substantial-damage threshold, the building may need full compliance with current flood-resistant construction requirements.
When is a Notice of Commencement required?
Florida law generally requires the issuing authority to receive Notice of Commencement information before the first inspection when the direct contract exceeds $5,000. A direct repair or replacement of an existing HVAC system under $15,000 is exempt from that requirement.
Can I pull a Treasure Island permit as an owner-builder?
A qualifying property owner may use the owner-builder route but assumes responsibility for code compliance, licensed subcontractors, workers, safety, inspections, floodplain rules and project valuation. The current owner-builder affidavit must be completed.
Do docks and seawalls need a Pinellas County permit?
Yes, many docks, seawalls, boat lifts, riprap, tie poles and dredge or fill projects require Pinellas County Water and Navigation approval in addition to Treasure Island review and issuance.
Official Information Used for This Guide
Building-Department.org is an independent informational guide and is not the City of Treasure Island or Pinellas County.
This page was checked against the City of Treasure Island Building Division, Community Development Department, OPPS portal, current permit forms, inspection instructions, staff directory, zoning page, floodplain guidance, substantial-improvement documents, Terrain Modification Program, current City Code fee schedule and Pinellas County Water and Navigation resources.
Last reviewed: July 22, 2026.
Forms, portal screens, codes, fees, inspection availability, flood calculations and outside-agency requirements can change. Confirm project-specific information before submitting, paying or beginning construction.
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