Permit Required? Required
Typical Fee Range $500–$1,000 Building remodel fee ($560) plus fixtures-based trade fees.
Fee Method Project-based
Apply Online Apply at City of Tampa Construction Services Division →

What's Required in Tampa

  • Required for replacing or moving plumbing fixtures (tubs, showers, toilets)
  • Electrical permit required for new lighting, fans, or GFCI outlets
  • Shower pan liners must be flood-tested and inspected before tiling
  • Mechanical permit required if adding or relocating an exhaust fan
  • Waterproofing systems must meet current 2026 Florida Building Code
  • Tempered glass mandatory for windows within 60 inches of tub/shower drains

How to Get a Bathroom Remodel Permit in Tampa

1

Step 1: Application

Submit a 'Residential Remodel' permit on Accela.

2

Step 2: Trade Sub-permits

Licensed trade contractors pull separate permits ($100 application fee each).

3

Step 3: Fee Payment

Pay the $560 building remodel fee online.

4

Step 4: Mid-Project Inspections

Schedule rough-in plumbing, electrical, and shower pan tests.

5

Step 5: Final Sign-off

Complete final trade and building inspections for permit closure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, any fixture replacement or utility change requires building and trade permits.
Typically starts at $560 plus $100 per trade permit.
Yes, plumbing fixture replacement triggers trade permit requirements.