Construction Services

The Construction Services Division, as part of the Development & Growth Management Department, provides all building permit and inspection services for property development in the City. The division reviews construction plans, issues permits, and performs inspections to ensure building projects are built safely and in compliance with state and local codes and regulations helping create a vibrant, livable, and safely-built community.

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A More Simplified Permitting Process

Starting November 3, 2025, the City of Tampa’s Construction Services Division will simplify the permitting process by eliminating the separate Site Permit Review application. This means one application, one permit, and a more efficient review process for residential and commercial projects.

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Virtual Inspections

Available Starting October 20^th

Building Safety Month

Mayor Jane Castor Proclaims May as Building Safety Month

This campaign, led by the International Code Council, is observed annually in May to raise awareness about the importance of building safety

Q-Up Tampa

Q-Up Tampa

Visit the Q-Up Tampa page to schedule an appointment

Artificial Turf

Artificial Turf

Learn more about Artificial Turf

Milestone Inspections

Milestone Inspections

Learn more about Milestone Inspections - Condo/Coop Recertification

PermitNav

PermitNav

Homeowners: Need help choosing the right permit? Start here.

Schedule Appointment

Documents & Forms

Active Residential and Commercial Permits

Active Residential and Commercial

Accela Citizen Access: Online Permitting

Accela Citizen Access: Online Permitting

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Construction Permitting

Plan Review

Plan Review

Inspection Services

Inspection

Tree Permits Information

Natural Resources

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Construction Activity Compliance

Large Scale Projects

Large Scale Projects

Flood Information

Flood Information

Submit Records Request

Didn’t find the permit type you were looking for? Please email: CSDHelp@tampagov.net
or Call: (813) 274-3100, option 1.

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Updated: 11/12/2025