The video recording of the January 11th Building Department informational meeting
can be viewed by clicking HERE.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT UPDATE
REDINGTON SHORES and REDINGTON BEACH
1/14/2025
Click HERE for the latest update from the building department.
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Some property owners have received the substantial damage determination letters. All structures will receive a letter.
You can now check whether a letter has been issued for your address by clicking HERE
ATTENTION
REDINGTON BEACH HOMEOWNERS
Read more about permitting and find answers to common questions such as:
- What is the 50% Rule?
- Will the city tell us if we need to tear down?
- Is demo (removal of wet drywall and damages) part of the 50% rule?
- What repairs can I do immediately?
- What is the anticipated timeframe to start issuing permits?
Below is the link to the video recording of the FEMA / Building Department meeting that took place at the Redington Shores Town Hall on October 29th, 2024
ATTENTION
REDINGTON BEACH HOMEOWNERS
Teams from Pinellas County’s substantial damage estimating group will be present throughout the Town today and the next several days.
Here is a picture of their vests which read “Tidal Basin“.
These teams are helping our Town’s building department complete the required substantial damage assessments. There are many structures that need to be assessed and in order to expedite the process, the County offered resources to help smaller communities (like ours) with this task.
These teams do not need to enter the structure.
The crews will be taking photographs and measurements and entering the data into a portal.
The data they gather will be sent back to Pinellas County where it is processed and then entered into a larger database. This information will help our building department determine if you can repair your structure to “pre-hurricane” condition. We will provide any new information to you as soon as we receive it.
Here is a video produced by Pinellas County for Unincorporated residents, but much of the information pertains to Redington Beach as well.
Below is the link to the video recording of the FEMA / Building Department meeting that took place at the Redington Shores Town Hall on October 29th, 2024
WATCH MEETING VIDEO HERE
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BUILDING PERMITS FOR STORM DAMAGE
Here is what you are allowed to do without a permit:
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Removing and disposing of damaged contents, carpeting, etc.
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Hosing, scrubbing, or cleaning floors, walls, ductwork, etc.
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Covering holes in roofs or walls and covering windows to prevent the weather from inflicting further damage.
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Removing sagging ceilings, shoring up broken foundations, and other actions to make the building safe to enter.
Here are the steps you must take now:
You must have a permit to repair any storm damage. Permits are only being issued for storm related repairs. No permits for new construction will be issued until further notice.
To obtain the building permit:
1. Use the Building Department’s portal, call or visit the Redington Shores/Redington Beach Building Department to apply for the permit.
2. The Building Department will schedule an appointment to perform an assessment of your house per FEMA regulations. An assessment must be completed prior to the issuing of a permit.
3. All homes in Redington Beach will be assessed for storm damage, per FEMA regulations.
Doing construction repairs without a permit will result in the property owner tearing out the unpermitted work to allow inspection, and requiring a permit.
Phone number: 727-262-2218 / Address: 17425 Gulf Blvd., Redington Shores
Please be patient. The building department is working as quickly as they can but the volume of permit applications is very large.
HOW TO FIND YOUR “50%”
If you are wondering how much you can spend on repairs to your home and stay within the 50% rule FEMA restrictions, you can find the value of your structure on the Pinellas County Property Appraiser‘s website: www.pcpao.gov
1. Search for your address in the search bar
2. Click on TOOLS on the right side of the screen
3. Select “FEMA/WLM Letter”
4. You can see the value of your structure under the 50% Rule section
5. Beneath that, it will show you what half of that is and how much you can spend on improvements
If that amount seems too low, you can hire a certified, private appraiser to do a FEMA appraisal. Just be sure to tell them exactly what you are using the appraisal for because there are certain requirements they need to include. They can do it retroactively to the condition of your home before the storm hit.
Contact your insurance agency and file your claim as soon as possible. If you have flood insurance that is part of the National Flood Insurance Program, see floodsmart.gov/start or call 877-336-2627 to start a claim.
When you gain access to your property, here is what to do if your property was damaged:
Document damage to your property for homeowners and flood insurance claims.
- Take photos and video of any damage.
- Prepare a room-by-room list of damaged belongings.
- Document serial numbers of damaged appliances.
- Take photos to show how high the water was on your property.
Report damage on the Resident Damage Reporting Tool at disaster.pinellas.gov or on the Ready Pinellas app. This helps secure federal relief aid for the community.
Contact your landlord as soon as possible if you rent your home or business.
Remove wet items immediately to prevent mold. If you have flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program, the policy will not cover damage from mold, so do everything you can to prevent mold. Insurance companies allow you to remove wet contents from your home, but take photos of each room and keep samples of any wet contents (bedding, rug, furniture, etc.) before you throw them away.
*Place damaged household items curbside but take care to NOT put it in the street. Please separate vegetative debris from household items to expedite debris removal.*
Clean and disinfect anything that got wet. Visit floodsmart.gov/flood and
sbpusa.org/start-here for flood cleanup resources.
Work with County and Town building representatives to conduct safety checks if your property was severely damaged. Representatives of utilities, government offices and reputable businesses or voluntary organizations will visit with proper identification in the weeks following a storm. Never let anyone into your home without first asking for identification.
Get required permits before you start any building repair, improvement or construction. Verify contractors’ licenses before they begin any work by calling (727) 382- 3100 (choose option 2) or call the Building Department at 727-262-2218.
Find additional storm recovery resources and info on the Ready Pinellas app, at disaster.pinellas.gov or by calling the County Information Center at (727) 464-4333.