Feature Project

Online Resources
Verify Your Contractor's  License
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation maintains a database of names and businesses within the construction industry as well as electrical contractors and more.  http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/

Permit Contacts
Most of the largest cities in the bay area have their own building departments for permit information and particular requirements; other communities fall under their respective counties.  Note that you need to search "permits" within some sites.
Pinellas: http://www.pinellascounty.org/build/

Hillsborough: http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/pgm/

Pasco: http://secure.pascocountyfl.net/bccpapa/

Hernando: http://www.hernandocounty.us/bldg/

City Websites
St. Petersburg: http://www.stpete.org/development/

Tampa: http://www.tampagov.net/

Clearwater: http://www.clearwater-fl.com/gov/depts/devel_svc/Building/index.asp

Largo: http://www.largo.com/department/?fDD=17-0

Online Resources The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation maintains a database of names and businesses within the construction industry as well as electrical contractors and more.  Most of the largest cities in the bay area have their own building departments for permit information and particular requirements; other communities fall under their respective counties.  Note that you need to search "permits" within some sites. Pinellas: Hillsborough: Pasco: Hernando: Some city websites St. Petersburg: Tampa: Clearwater: Largo: