Hillsborough County or City of Tampa — which permits my project?
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Short answer
Jurisdiction depends on address, not ZIP code. Inside City of Tampa boundaries — Hyde Park, Ybor, Seminole Heights, South Tampa, Westshore, Downtown — permits route through City of Tampa Construction Services (CSS Online). Unincorporated Hillsborough — Brandon, Carrollwood, New Tampa, Town 'N' Country, Apollo Beach — routes through Hillsborough County Development Services. Pinellas-side (St. Pete, Clearwater, Safety Harbor) is a whole separate permit authority.
In detail
Jurisdiction depends on address, not ZIP code. Inside City of Tampa boundaries — Hyde Park, Ybor, Seminole Heights, South Tampa, Westshore, Downtown — permits route through City of Tampa Construction Services (CSS Online). Unincorporated Hillsborough — Brandon, Carrollwood, New Tampa, Town 'N' Country, Apollo Beach — routes through Hillsborough County Development Services. Pinellas-side (St. Pete, Clearwater, Safety Harbor) is a whole separate permit authority.
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