Tenant Buildout and Commercial Remodel Permits in Hillsborough County
Tenant finish and interior remodel work can require building, accessibility, fire, occupancy, and separate electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or gas review.
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Commercial interior remodel and interior-finish projects in unincorporated Hillsborough County have dedicated HillsGovHub checklists. Plans must be digitally signed and sealed by a State of Florida registered architect or engineer. A recorded certified copy of the Notice of Commencement is required prior to the first inspection. The County requires current-code review. Suite projects need a key plan that locates the building and tenant space. Utility fixture changes can trigger Site Development review. Interior-finish work in a shell building must include the shell permit number; if the Certificate of Completion has not been issued for the shell building and the interior-finish contractor is different, an authorization letter from the shell contractor is required. An increase in usable area can trigger impact and mobility fee assessment. A change in occupancy/use can also require zoning, fire, accessibility, or additional code review beyond a simple cosmetic remodel.
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