Tampa Residential Remodel Permit Requirements

Last verified 2026-06-07. Sources linked at the bottom of this page.

When you DO NOT need a permit

  • Repairs are not classified as remodels (a remodel is defined as construction or renovation other than a repair or addition).
  • Additions are handled under a separate Additions permit, not under Residential Remodeling.
  • Note: The scraped pages do not enumerate specific work types that are exempt from permits (e.g., painting, floor coverings, cabinet replacement). Contractors should confirm exemptions directly with Construction Services at CSDHelp@tampagov.net or (813) 274-3100, option 1.

Required permits and forms

  • Building permit application
    Residential remodel is defined as any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than a repair or addition. Applies to Single Family Residences (SFR) and duplexes only. Condominiums require a commercial permit despite residential occupancy.
  • Plan review
    Residential Remodeling plan review is a required stage in the permit process per the city's stage list (Application, Plan Review, Inspections, RFC).
  • Inspections
    Inspections are a required stage in the residential remodel permit process.
  • Ready for Completion (RFC)
    Residential RFC closeout stage is part of the permit process before final sign-off.
  • Minimum permit application filing requirements
    City directs applicants to the Application Guide for minimum filing requirements. Specific document checklist not reproduced on the pages provided.

Fees

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    {
      "name": "Fee Schedule",
      "amount": "Refer to Current Fee Schedule on tampa.gov Construction Services Quick Links"
    },
    {
      "name": "Fee Estimator",
      "amount": "Available via tampa.gov Construction Services Quick Links"
    }
  ],
  "base_fee": {
    "amount": null,
    "formula": "Not published on the scraped pages. City directs users to the Current Fee Schedule and Fee Estimator under Quick Links."
  },
  "review_fee": {
    "amount": null
  }
}

Typical timeline

Timeline varies by project complexity; the city does not publish a typical range.

Apply online

https://aca-prod.accela.com/TAMPA/Default.aspx

Contact

John (JC) Hudgison, Chief Building Official, Construction Services Manager. 2555 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610. Phone: (813) 274-3100, Option 1. Fax: (813) 259-1712. Email: CSDHelp@tampagov.net. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Construction Compliance Section closes at 4:00 PM). Walk-in appointments 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Construction Compliance 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, except Wednesdays during Magistrate Hearings).

Sources

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Disclaimer: this tool reproduces publicly published permit requirements for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Always confirm requirements with your local building department before starting work. Requirements can change without notice between our scrapes.
Scrape notes: Well-sourced fields: scope/definition of residential remodel, applicability (SFR and duplexes only, condos require commercial permit), permit process stages (Application, Plan Review, Inspections, RFC), and contact info. These are taken verbatim from the Residential Remodeling and Residential Permits pages. Weakly sourced or null: (1) Fee amounts and formulas are not published on the scraped pages; the city links to a separate Fee Schedule and Fee Estimator that were not in the fetch set. (2) Timeline (typical_days_min/max) is not published on the scraped pages. (3) The exception_list is a gap: the scraped pages do not enumerate work types exempt from permits (e.g., paint, floor coverings, minor repairs under a dollar threshold). Florida Building Code Section 105.2 typically governs these exemptions but the city's site was not scraped for that content. (4) contractor_license_requirements is null because the scraped pages do not state state-license vs city-registration requirements; the Licenses and Permits page points to DBPR for professional licenses but does not specify Tampa contractor registration rules. (5) online_application_url uses the known Accela Citizen Access portal referenced in the navigation as 'Accela Citizens Access' but the direct URL was not given as plain text on the scraped pages, so this should be verified. Recommend additional fetches: Current Fee Schedule PDF, Application Guide PDF, and the Residential Remodeling Plan Review sub-page for sufficiency checklist details.