Permit records
Hillsborough County permit search
Hillsborough County permit records are public. The jurisdiction publishes them through an online record search.
By Mario Bailey Last checked · 10 official sources
- Project types verified
- 10
- in Hillsborough County
- Search verified
- 12 Jul 2026
- we opened it ourselves
Search Hillsborough County permit records
County 'Check Permit Status' page: search for a permit in HillsGovHub to get a status update, no login necessary..
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If the permit does not turn up
Older permits are often missing from online records, and a permit filed under a contractor's name will not surface in an address search that expects the owner. Hillsborough County Development Services can check the paper file.
- 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602
- Phone: (813) 272-5600
- Email: permitting@hcfl.gov
- Official permit page
- Official fee schedule
What needs a permit in Hillsborough County
Every project type we have verified in Hillsborough County, with the rule, the threshold, and the fee that applies here.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Residential Misc Projects permit fee is $380 flat, covers decks, sheds, carports and... |
| Electrical Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Residential Electrical (General) trade permit fee is $130 flat for inspection-only work... |
| Fence Permit | It depends | PVC wood and chain-link fences are exempt; electrical or concrete fences require a permit | No fence line item in the fee schedule |
| HVAC Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Residential Mechanical (General) and HVAC Equal Change Outs trade permit fee is $130... |
| Patio Permit | It depends | open concrete slabs may be exempt; screen enclosures and covered patios require a permit | Not published |
| Plumbing Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Residential Plumbing (General) trade permit fee is $130 flat, inspection-only with no... |
| Pool Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Residential in-ground Pool/Spa permit fee is $475 flat, or $150 flat for an above ground... |
| Roof Replacement Permit | It depends | permit required when more than 25 percent of total roof area is replaced or recovered in a 12-month period; separately, under F.S. 553.79(1)(g) (HB 803, ch. 2026-63, effective 2026-07-01), work valued at less than $7,500 on a single-family dwelling qualifies for exemption upon a written exemption request with documentation of the nature and value of the work; the exemption excludes electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, and gas work and any property in a flood hazard area; the statute does not name roofing, so a non-structural reroof under that value can qualify; confirm with Hillsborough County Development Services. | Residential Roofing trade permit fee is $250 flat, inspection-only single-trade permit... |
| Shed Permit | It depends | sheds under 150 sq ft are exempt; 150 sq ft or larger require a building permit | Residential Misc Projects fee of $380 flat covers sheds and includes a $50 application fee |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Residential Photovoltaic trade permit fee is $250 flat, inspection-only with no plan... |
Everything we have verified about permits in Hillsborough County