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Hillsborough County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Hillsborough County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

Building Permit
$389.50
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$256.25
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$134.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$134.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$134.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Unincorporated Hillsborough County, a building permit for a remodel runs $389.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $256.25, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $134.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $134.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $134.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area. Each figure is that single permit only: a job that combines trades, like a kitchen remodel with electrical and plumbing work, pays each applicable permit. Pick a project to load it in the calculator below.

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Hillsborough County Building Permit Fee Schedule (Effective October 5, 2024)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Hillsborough County permit portal, or call (813) 272-5600.

Schedule effective October 5, 2024. Last verified: August 5, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; we check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Jurisdictions in Hillsborough County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Hillsborough County's 3 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $287.00 (Plant City) to $395.65 (Tampa).

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Unincorporated Hillsborough County Permit Fee Schedule

Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Hillsborough County

Residential (1–2 family)
$1.00 per square foot, minimum $380.00
Residential (1–2 family): Above Ground Pool/Spa
$150.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Awning/Shutter
$160.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition
$190.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Exterior Door/Window/Garage Door Replacement, different size
$250.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Exterior Perimeter Wall
$350.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Misc Projects (deck, shed, carport, screen room)
$380.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Pool/Spa
$475.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Single-trade building work, no plans, no listed fee
$130.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Stucco, Exterior Plaster & Siding
$190.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Business & Mercantile (B, M)
$0.85 per square foot, minimum $500.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Assembly/Educational/Hazard/Institutional (A, E, H, I)
$1.09 per square foot, minimum $500.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition
$330.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Factory/Industrial & Storage (F, S)
$0.60 per square foot, minimum $500.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Misc Projects (deck, shed, carport, screen room)
$500.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Multi-Family (R-1, R-2, R-4)
$0.86 per square foot, minimum $500.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Pool/Spa
$875.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Single-trade building work, no plans, no listed fee
$190.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Utility & Miscellaneous (U)
$0.60 per square foot, minimum $380.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)
$375.00
After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)
$310.00
Expired Permit Reinstatement (if applicable)
$50.00
Inspection by Appointment (if applicable)
$125.00
Permit Application Extension (if applicable)
$50.00
Permit Extension (if applicable)
$50.00
Permit Transfer (if applicable)
$50.00
Plan Revision (if applicable)
$140.00
Plan Revision (if applicable)
$350.00
Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$125.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$530.00
Temporary/Partial Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$825.00

† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.

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Unincorporated Hillsborough County Permit Fee Calculator

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sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$389.50
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$200.00
200 square feet × $1.00 per square foot
Minimum Permit Fee Adjustment$180.00
Minimum permit fee: $380.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$5.70
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$3.80
Total Estimate$389.50

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Hillsborough County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (813) 272-5600. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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How to Apply for a Permit in Unincorporated Hillsborough County

Building and trade permits for unincorporated Hillsborough County are applied for online through HillsGovHub, the county's permitting portal, where you create an account, submit plans, and pay fees. Development Services handles all submittals online; if you need help with the portal or uploading documents, the Development Services Tech Center on the 16th floor of County Center (601 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa) can assist in person. Inspections are scheduled through the permit record in HillsGovHub (requests for next-day inspections must be in by 11:59 PM), and some inspections can be done virtually. Some small non-structural jobs on a single-family home under $7,500 may qualify for the HB 803 exemption, but you still file an exemption application through HillsGovHub.

Source: Unincorporated Hillsborough County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Hillsborough County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
Development Services, County Center 16th Floor, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602
Hours
Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM

Unincorporated Hillsborough County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Hillsborough County?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $389.50, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Hillsborough County's sourced fee schedule, and it covers the building permit alone; a job that combines trades pays each applicable permit. Calculate your job's value for an itemized total.

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Unincorporated Hillsborough County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $256.25, based on Unincorporated Hillsborough County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Hillsborough County?

A residential building permit is $1.00 per square foot, minimum $380.00. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits are flat fees. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Hillsborough County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Unincorporated Hillsborough County?

Florida's HB 803 (effective July 2026) exempts certain single-family work under $7,500 from permitting statewide, excluding electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, and gas work. Confirm with the building department whether your job qualifies before skipping a permit. Read what HB 803 changed and what it saves.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Hillsborough County Building Permit Fee Schedule (Effective October 5, 2024). See the official schedule. Last verified .

New to Florida permit fees? Read our Florida permit fee guide: how schedules are set, the statutory surcharges, and what HB 803 changed in 2026. Pulling a commercial permit or a small residential job? See what HB 803 lets you save. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.

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