Permit Required? Required
Typical Fee Range $600–$2,000 Building pool fee ($280) plus application ($200) and trade permits.
Fee Method Project-based
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What's Required in Tampa

  • Required for any pool deeper than 24 inches
  • Florida Building Code requires at least one drowning-prevention feature
  • Safety barrier (fence) at least 4 feet tall with self-latching gates
  • Electrical permit mandatory for pump bonding and underwater lighting
  • Notice of Commencement must be recorded before work begins
  • Site plan must show distances to property lines and structure setbacks

How to Get a Pool Permit in Tampa

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Step 1: Survey & Design

Obtain property survey and engineered plans meeting setbacks.

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Step 2: Accela Submission

Upload architectural and engineered plans to the portal.

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Step 3: Fee Payment

Pay building pool fee ($280) and $200 application fee online.

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Step 4: Mid-Project Inspections

Schedule Belly (Steel), Bonding (Electrical), and Rough Plumbing inspections.

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Step 5: Final Safety Check

Verify fence height, gates, and alarms meet Florida code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, any pool 24 inches or deeper requires building and trade permits.
Total fees typically start around $600 and vary by size.
A 4-foot (48-inch) tall barrier with self-latching gates is mandatory.