About Coquina Key
Coquina Key is a set of man-made islands on the south side of St. Petersburg, with homes facing Tampa Bay and the canals that run through the neighborhood.
Its low elevation and open exposure to the bay left many homes flooded in 2024, and the neighborhood has a steady mix of repairs, teardowns and empty lots.
The housing in Coquina Key
Mostly single-story block homes from the 1950s and 1960s, many on canals, plus apartment and condo complexes along the edge. Teardowns and lot clearing are the main requests.
Most-requested demolition in Coquina Key
- House Demolition
Single-story block homes on low lots.
- Lot Clearing & Debris Removal
Empty lots with leftover debris and dead trees.
- Mobile Home Demolition
Older manufactured and modular units nearby.
Permits and paperwork for Coquina Key
The City of St. Petersburg Construction Services & Permitting handles demolition permits for Coquina Key addresses. The office is at One 4th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, (727) 893-7231 (Pinellas County building-department directory).
Separately, Pinellas County Air Quality requires a demolition notice with a written asbestos survey at least 10 working days before demolition, even when no asbestos is found (county asbestos rules). The licensed contractor files both.
Clear the empty lot
Code enforcement follows overgrown or debris-filled lots. A one-time clearing and a mowing plan keep notices away while you decide what to build.
Coquina Key demolition checklist
- Debris and dead vegetation removed
- Fence and shed removal listed
- Seawall and dock left as is
- Lot graded so it can be mowed
Get a written price for your Coquina Key property.
Free estimateCoquina Key demolition questions
Do you clear lots where the house is already gone?
Yes. Leftover slab, debris, fences and dead landscaping can all be cleared.
Who issues permits on Coquina Key?
The City of St. Petersburg's Construction Services & Permitting division.
Can you remove a damaged fence and shed only?
Yes. Small structure removal is quoted on its own.
More St. Petersburg neighborhoods
- Shore AcresSlab homes ruled substantially damaged.
- Snell IsleOlder homes being restored after the surge.
- Venetian IslesBlock homes on low canal lots.
- Riviera BayOld slabs out for raised rebuilds.
- Old NortheastHistoric homes restored after flooding.
Elsewhere in the city: St. Petersburg demolition.