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Read. Follow. Verify.Temporary Waiver of Permit Fees for Homeowners in Pinellas Park
Record date · January 22, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Pinellas Park City Council has approved a resolution to waive specific permit fees for homeowners acting as their own contractors. This fee waiver program will be in effect for a three-week period from March 2, 2026, through March 20, 2026.
Homeowners in Pinellas Park who act as their own contractors for single-family dwelling projects will not have to pay certain permit fees during the three-week window in March 2026.
Who It Affects
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Homeowners in Pinellas Park
Homeowners acting as contractors for single-family dwellings are eligible for the temporary permit fee waiver.
Key Facts
- The City of Pinellas Park will waive specific permit fees for a three-week period.
- The waiver period runs from Monday, March 2, 2026, through Friday, March 20, 2026.
- Fee waivers are exclusively available for single-family dwellings.
- Fee waivers are only available to homeowners acting as their own contractors.
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- Permits issued under this waiver remain subject to the validity requirements of Section 18-905 of the Land Development Code.
- The resolution was introduced on December 22, 2025.
- The resolution is designated as File 26-3222 and is on the Consent Agenda.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Short-term incentive window
The city has created a very specific three-week window for permit fee waivers, likely to encourage homeowners to complete projects during that timeframe.
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