Building Permits in Hillsborough County, FL — May 2026
8,118 permits issued in Hillsborough County over the last 30 days — an average of 270.6 permits per day. PermitIntel tracks every new permit + emails contractors the same day a homeowner files.
Permit volume by trade (2026-04-12 to 2026-05-12)
The Hillsborough County permit office issued 8,118 building permits over the past 30 days, broken down as follows:
Trade
Permits (30 days)
% of total
Mechanical
2,688
33.1%
Electrical
2,050
25.3%
Roofing
1,894
23.3%
Plumbing
1,486
18.3%
Source: Hillsborough County Accela building permit feed, scraped daily by PermitIntel. Updated May 2026.
Top cities filing permits
City
Permits (30 days)
Tampa
2,869
Riverview
862
Brandon
748
Sun City Center
623
Valrico
492
Lutz
429
Lithia
356
Apollo Beach
346
Why subscribe to PermitIntel for Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County sees roughly 270.6 new permits filed per business day. Each one represents a homeowner who has already decided to spend money on their home — and a window of 2-4 weeks where they are still selecting service vendors (insurance, supply, materials, financing).
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Frequently asked questions
How often is the Hillsborough County permit data updated?
PermitIntel pulls the Hillsborough County Accela feed every morning and emails subscribers the same business day. Most permits show up in your inbox the day after the county issues them.
What trades file the most permits in Hillsborough County?
Over the last 30 days, the top three trades by permit volume were Mechanical (2,688), Electrical (2,050), Roofing (1,894). We track every permit type, not just these.
Can I filter to only my service area?
Yes — subscribers can filter by city, zip code, or trade. Hillsborough County alone has 8+ active cities filing permits.
Does PermitIntel include contractor or owner contact info?
Wherever it appears in the public Accela record, yes — contractor name + license, owner name, project address. We do not enrich beyond what the county publishes.
How much does it cost?
Starter plan is $49/mo (single county, daily digest). Pro is $99/mo (multi-county, real-time webhook, trade filters). Both include a free trial.
What other Florida counties does PermitIntel cover?
We currently cover 5 metro counties (Hillsborough, Miami-Dade, Orange, Duval, Broward) with the rest of Florida rolling out monthly. Subscribe to the newsletter to be notified when your county goes live.