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Construction & Remodeling in St. Petersburg, FL
About two-thirds of St. Petersburg's homes were built before 1980, and about 54 percent are single-family detached. In the city's Special Flood Hazard Area, the 49 percent rule counts repair and improvement costs cumulatively, which shapes remodel and storm-repair budgets.
Services
Services in St. Petersburg
Services offered across Florida, including St. Petersburg. Each page covers scope, cost factors and permits.
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels that update the layout, cabinets, counters, lighting and finishes, planned around how you cook and use the room.
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels built on sound waterproofing and ventilation, with fixtures and finishes that fit who uses the room.
Repairs & Maintenance
Planned repair visits for the small and mid-size problems that build up in a home or building, from sticking doors to rotted trim and loose railings.
Homes & buildings
What shapes a project in St. Petersburg
Local conditions worth knowing before scope and budget are set.
Mid-century housing stock
In the 2024 American Community Survey, about 68 percent of St. Petersburg's roughly 142,000 housing units were built before 1980, and about 55 percent were built between 1950 and 1979. About 54 percent were single-family detached homes.
The 49 percent rule in flood hazard areas
Homes in St. Petersburg's Special Flood Hazard Area are subject to the city's 49 percent rule. When the cumulative cost of repairs or improvements equals or exceeds 49 percent of the structure's pre-damage market value, the whole structure must be brought into compliance with current zoning, building and floodplain rules, which may mean elevating it. The city uses the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's value unless the owner submits an independent appraisal by a state-licensed appraiser completed within the last 12 months.
Permits before work begins
The city asks owners to get required permits before they or their contractor start repair, improvement or construction. Since November 1, 2023, requests for electronic plan review have gone through the city's online portal.
Sources (3)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year, tables B25024 and B25034 (via Census Reporter API) · checked 2026-09-24
- City of St. Petersburg Construction Services and Permitting Division · checked 2026-09-24
- City of St. Petersburg · checked 2026-09-24
Permits & service area
Before a project starts in St. Petersburg
Local permit office
City of St. Petersburg Construction Services and Permitting Division
Which permits a project needs depends on its scope. We identify them during planning; the official site has current requirements, forms and fees.
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St. Petersburg, Pinellas County
Service coverage in St. Petersburg is under review. Include your address with your request so availability can be confirmed before any scheduling.
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