The Build Notebook
Insights, inspiration, and practical know-how for custom homes and transformative remodels.
What Hillsborough County Really Looks For
July 24th, 2025
Before you dive into forms, use the HillsGovHub Online Permit Types tool to confirm exactly which application(s) you need -building, zoning, ROW, natural resources, etc. This simple step prevents wasted time on resubmissions Hillsborough County publishes PDF checklists tailored to each project category. Download and tick off every item on the one for your scope.
Follow the Official Checklists to the Letter
Residential & Mobile Home Projects
Commercial Construction
Site Intake & Subdivision Sufficiency: for land‐development stages
Skipping even one required document – from a certified plat to an as‐built sheet – triggers a “hold” that can set you back weeks
Bundle Complete, Code‐Compliant Plans
- Sealed site plans showing property lines, setbacks, flood zones, easements, grading and drainage
- Structural drawings signed and sealed by your engineer
- Contractor licensing proof, including liability insurance and DBPR number
- Tree protection or environmental permits, if work impacts canopy or wetlands
- Impact‐fee calculations and payment receipts
Submittals missing any one of these routinely generate a review comment that halts your permit until you produce it.
Good News!
We handle all of this paperwork and permitting every step of the way, so your project stays on track without the headache.
