Temple Terrace, Florida Building Permit Guide

The City of Temple Terrace Building & Permitting division at City Hall, 11250 N 56th Street, issues building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and gas permits inside the city. Simple over-the-counter permits such as re-roofs, A/C replacements and window changes can be applied for by email, while jobs that need plan review are filed with paper plans and a thumb drive. The City is updating its permit fees, so call 813-506-6460 for a specific fee.

What requires a building permit in Temple Terrace?

A permit is needed to build, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building, and to install, alter or replace electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems. The City’s permit applications cover building, aluminum enclosures, docks, driveways, fences, roofs, signs, swimming pools, fire alarm and suppression systems, site development, infrastructure and tree removal or trimming.

The minor-repair exception does not cover rentals, which the City treats as commercial. Since July 2026, non-structural work at a standalone single-family home valued strictly under $7,500 can be exempt under HB 803, but only if it involves no electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas or structural work (roofing, windows and exterior doors count as structural) and the parcel is not in a flood hazard area. File the City’s HB 803 Permit Exemption Request with the contract or invoices before starting; a $40 zoning review fee applies if zoning review is needed.

Temple Terrace building department: who handles permitting

The Building & Permitting division of the Community Development Department provides permitting, inspections, zoning review, construction and site plan review, contractor registration and private provider registration. Dallas Foss is the Building Official and Division Director.

Temple Terrace permit applications and forms

Each kind of work has its own application on the Applications and Forms page: Building, Aluminum Enclosure, Dock, Driveway, Electric, Fence, Fire Alarm/Suppression, Gas, Infrastructure, Mechanical, Plumbing, Roof, Sign, Site Development, Swimming Pool and Tree Removal/Trimming.

Applying by email: permits normally issued over the counter, with no zoning or plan review, can be emailed. These include roofs, plumbing, siding and stucco, soffit and fascia, electrical rewires and service upgrades, A/C replacements, window, door and garage door replacements, storm shutters and residential tree removal. Trade and roof permits for a job whose building permit has already been issued can also be emailed. To use email, the contractor must be registered and active with the City and have a Contractor Email Authorization on file, and the applicant must be listed as an Authorized Agent. Fees must be paid within one business day of the payment notice, or the permit is revoked.

Plans are not accepted electronically. If the work needs plan review, the plans and other submittals must be brought in person within one business day of emailing the application.

Other forms: Contractor Registration Form, Contractor Authorized Agent Form, Homeowner Disclosure (for owner-builders), Builder Affidavit, Lot Summary Sheet, Roof Affidavit, Revision Submittal Form and the Right-of-way Indemnity Agreement. Private providers use the City’s Notice to Building Official, Plan Compliance Affidavit and authorized representative affidavit, and register online.

Temple Terrace building permit cost

The City is updating all permit fees to meet statutory and building fund requirements, and has taken the old fees off its Building Permit Fees Schedule page because they are no longer accurate. Call the Permitting Office at 813-506-6460 for the fee for a particular permit. These charges are still published:

Re-inspection fees are charged per permit for code violations, work not ready, corrections not made, the permit or approved plans not on site, work not accessible, a wrong or missing address, or the Notice of Commencement not posted. They must be paid before the next inspection is scheduled. Refunds must be requested in writing within 4 months of issue, and the City keeps 30% of the permit fee.

Trade permits in Temple Terrace

Building & Permitting issues electrical, mechanical, plumbing and gas permits on their own applications. Stand-alone trade jobs, such as an electrical rewire, a service upgrade, plumbing work or an A/C replacement, are usually over-the-counter permits that can be emailed. On new construction, additions and renovations, the trade contractors can email their permits once the building permit has been plan-reviewed and issued.

A Notice of Commencement is required when the job value exceeds $5,000, or $15,000 for HVAC work. Fire alarm and fire suppression systems have their own permit application. To check that a contractor is licensed, the City suggests calling the Temple Terrace permit office (813-506-6460) or the Hillsborough County Licensing Office (813-635-7308).

Required submittals

The City’s Required Submittals chart lists what each permit type needs. For a new home or addition:

• A completed permit application
• Signed and sealed construction plans including electrical, mechanical and plumbing, as hard copies plus a thumb drive: 2 sets for residential, 3 for commercial
• A survey showing the proposed work, elevation drawings, energy calculations and truss drawings
• A Lot Summary Sheet and a construction cost breakdown or copy of the contract
• An erosion control plan and Florida product approval numbers
• Other agency permits where needed (such as EPC, DEP, SWFWMD, NPDES or the health department) and, for new construction, a utility coordination letter
• A Builder’s Affidavit for sites of 1 acre or more, and an owner authorization letter for commercial work

Simpler jobs need less: a fence needs the application, a survey showing the work and the contract or cost breakdown (a driveway adds the Lot Summary Sheet), and window, door and roof permits need product approval numbers.

How to get a building permit in Temple Terrace

Inspections in Temple Terrace

Inspections take place between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the next business day for requests made before 4:00 p.m.; later requests go to the second business day. Schedule online through Click2Gov (which also lets you choose a later date) or by calling the 24-hour inspection line, 813-506-6464, with the permit application number, the job address, the inspection type and a contact name and phone number.

• To cancel because the work will not be ready, call 813-506-6470 between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. to avoid a re-inspection fee.
• Inspectors are in the office Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and take calls from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
• Results can be checked online under Select Permit, using the permit application number.
• Keep the permit card posted, the approved plans on site, the address visible and the work accessible; missing any of these is a common reason for a $75 re-inspection fee.
• For an emergency inspection, contact the office directly.

Florida building code

The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), has applied statewide since 31 December 2023; the Florida Building Commission has proposed the 9th Edition (2026) to take effect on 31 December 2026. Florida permit rules

Temple Terrace permit search and official resources

These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.

• Florida Building Commission
• Building Permit Fees Schedule
• Inspections Information
• Permitting Services
• Building and Permitting
• Temple Terrace Applications and Forms
• Temple Terrace Required Submittals chart
• Temple Terrace Permit Application by Email Policies and Procedures
• Temple Terrace HB 803 Permit Exemption Request
• Temple Terrace Private Provider Resources

Temple Terrace permit FAQ

Who handles building permits in Temple Terrace?

The City of Temple Terrace Building & Permitting division at City Hall, 11250 N 56th Street (813-506-6460). Dallas Foss is the Building Official.

How much does a building permit cost in Temple Terrace?

The City is revising its permit fees and has withdrawn the old figures, so call 813-506-6460 for a quote. Each permit carries an $8.50 processing fee and state surcharges of 1.5% and 1%.

Can I apply for a permit by email?

Yes, for over-the-counter permits that need no zoning or plan review, such as roofs, A/C replacements and window or door changes, if the contractor has an email authorization on file. Plans for review must be delivered in person.

Do I need a permit for a shed in Temple Terrace?

Not for a premanufactured shed of 151 sq ft or less that is delivered and set in place. Any shed assembled on site needs a permit.

Do I need a permit to replace my roof?

Yes, unless the repair is under 100 sq ft. Roof permits can usually be applied for by email.

How do I schedule an inspection?

Online through the City’s permit portal or by calling 813-506-6464 at any hour. Requests before 4:00 p.m. are inspected the next business day.

What happens if I work without a permit?

A stop work order carries a fee of at least $350 for each discipline, and emailed applications note a $350 work-without-permit fine.

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This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Temple Terrace permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.