Shed Permit Application Checklist

Step 1.Verify if your property is in the City of Clearwater

If you are uncertain that you are in City of Clearwater jurisdiction or to confirm, visit the Pinellas County Property Appraiser website at https://pcpao.org/, enter the address in the Real Property box and click search. In the search results under Parcel Summary, look under Current Tax District for Clearwater, CW, CWD or CWDO, all of which indicate you are in City of Clearwater jurisdiction.

Step 2.FOR CONTRACTORS

If you are a licensed contractor performing the work, click HERE to access the City’s ePermit system and register for an account or login to complete the application process. Only licensed contractors are presently able to use ePermit for shed applications.

Step 3.FOR HOMEOWNERS

 Click HERE to download a Building Permit Application. Click HERE to download Owner/Builder Affidavit.

Step 4.Complete the Building Permit Application and Owner/Builder Affidavit.

Step 5.Obtain a copy of a current survey of the property.

This can typically be found among the purchase or mortgage documents. Mark the exact location of the shed on the survey. Three (3) copies must accompany the application.

Step 6.Obtain or develop engineered specifications or construction plans for the shed.

Two (2) copies must accompany the application.

Step 7.Obtain a Clearing and Grubbing Permit.

Click HERE to access the Permit application.

Step 8.Complete the ISR Calculation Worksheet

The worksheet can be found HERE.

Step 9.FOR CONTRACTORS

Complete the application submission online via ePermit.

Step 10.FOR HOMEOWNERS

 Bring the completed application along with three (3) copies of the marked-up survey, two (2) copies of the construction plans and the completed ISR Calculation Worksheet to the Planning & Development Department, temporarily located at 2741 State Road 580, Clearwater.

Step 11.Pay any fees associated with the application

Visit the Fee Estimator page by clicking HERE to estimate the cost of your permit.

Step 12.If the contract price (including materials and labor) is greater than $5,000, Contractors must file a Notice of Commencement.

Click HERE for more information about Notice of Commencement and to complete this process.

Step 13.Wait for approval

Staff will review the application and supporting documents and proceed with the required additional steps for approval.

For additional information or to follow up on your submission, call (727) 562-4567.