Unincorporated Hillsborough Building Permits and Codes

Building permits for property in Unincorporated Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, are handled by Hillsborough County Development Services, phone (813) 272-5600.

Last verified October 10, 2026.

Who issues your permit

Hillsborough County Development Services Unverified

The phone number is the Development Services front desk as listed by the Property Appraiser.

Check your property's jurisdiction with your county property appraiser first. A mailing address or ZIP code does not always match city limits.

Department contact

Office

Not yet researched

Phone

(813) 272-5600

Official website

Not yet researched

Florida Building Code

Statewide, the 8th Edition (2023) is in effect, and the 9th Edition (2026) takes effect December 31, 2026. Verified See Florida Building Code basics.

Still being researched for Unincorporated Hillsborough

These local topics have not yet been confirmed for Unincorporated Hillsborough. Each links to the state-level rules that apply everywhere.

• Local amendments to the Florida Building Code (state code basics)
• Flood zones, freeboard, and the local FEMA 50% threshold and lookback period (the FEMA 50% rule)
• Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules (Florida ADU rules)
• Short-term and vacation rental rules (Florida short-term rental rules)
• Zoning, setbacks, fences, pools, docks, and tree removal (Florida permit basics)

Not yet researched

Sources

• Hillsborough County Property Appraiser, Data Available From Other Agencies, checked October 10, 2026

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