Permit Guide

Building Permits in Hillsborough County

Everything you need to know about building permits in Hillsborough County. Or skip it all and let us handle everything.

Permit Office

Office

Hillsborough County Development Services

Online Portal

HillsGovHub

View Hillsborough County Permit Fee Schedule

Permit Types

Common Permit Types

New residential construction
Room additions and alterations
Kitchen and bathroom remodels (when involving plumbing, electrical, or structural changes)
Roofing (replacement and new)
Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits
Demolition permits

Service Areas

Cities We Serve in Hillsborough County

Tampa Brandon Lutz Riverview

FAQ

Hillsborough County Permit Questions

Does Hillsborough County use a different permit office than the City of Tampa?

Yes. If your property is within Tampa city limits, permits go through the City of Tampa Construction Services Division. Properties in unincorporated Hillsborough County (Brandon, Lutz, Riverview) go through Hillsborough County Development Services. We know which office handles your address and file accordingly.

How long does permit review take in Hillsborough County?

Building review timing depends on permit type, completeness, and required department reviews. Related Hillsborough review cycles commonly use 15 business days for agency review and up to 10 working days for resubmittal review. We submit through HillsGovHub and track progress so you do not have to follow up.

What happens if my roof was built before 2002?

Hillsborough County requires a structural analysis by a Florida-licensed structural engineer for pre-2002 roof replacements. We coordinate the engineering analysis as part of the permit process.

Permit Process

How to Get a Building Permit in Hillsborough County.

  1. 1

    Hire a licensed CGC

    A Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC1515971) manages the entire permit process on your behalf. You do not visit the permit office.

  2. 2

    Submit plans

    Plans are submitted through HillsGovHub. Structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical plans all submitted together with the application.

  3. 3

    Plan review

    Building review timing depends on permit type, completeness, and required department reviews. Related Hillsborough review cycles commonly use 15 business days for agency review and up to 10 working days for resubmittal review. Complex projects may take longer.

  4. 4

    Permit issuance

    Once approved, the permit is issued. Work may not begin until the permit is posted at the job site.

  5. 5

    Inspections

    Each trade is inspected as work progresses. Rough-in inspections occur before walls close.

  6. 6

    Certificate of completion

    Final inspection passed. Certificate of completion issued. Permit closed.

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You should not have to navigate HillsGovHub or call (813) 272-5600. We pull every permit, schedule every inspection, and manage every code requirement in Hillsborough County.

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