PERMIT DRAWINGS · TAMPA, FL
Permit drawings in Tampa, FL, at a fixed price
In Tampa, wind and coastal rules shape the drawings as much as the floor plan does. We draw the set to what the Development & Growth Management Department reviews and quote it in writing within 2 working hours, with plan check corrections included.
- ✓ Plan check here: about 7 weeks
- ✓ Energy forms for climate zone 2A
- ✓ PDF for e-submittal plus DWG files
- ✓ Corrections answered free
What permit drawings cost in Tampa
A permit set for a project in Tampa, FL costs $1 per square foot of drawn floor area, with a $1,200 minimum, or $195 per sheet for new construction under 1,200 sq ft. That's our drawing fee only. Tampa's own permit and impact fees for a new ADU ran about $2,500 to $10,000 in our research (July 2026), paid to the city.
Residential permits here are reviewed by the Development & Growth Management Department, phone (813) 274-8211. Plan check takes about 7 weeks for a typical residential submittal, so from ordering drawings to first comments, plan on roughly 9 weeks.
| Project | Drawn area | Fixed fee | What sets the fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage conversionProject minimum | 400 sq ft | $1,200 | Project minimum |
| New ADU at Tampa's 950 sq ft cap10 to 13 sheets × $195 | 950 sq ft | $1,950 to $2,535 | 10 to 13 sheets × $195 |
| Addition with existing rooms shown$1 per sq ft | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 | $1 per sq ft |
Local data last checked .
What makes a Tampa permit set different
Florida enforces the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, and Tampa falls in climate zone 2A, which sets the insulation and window values on the sheets.
Seismic demand is low here, but wind isn't: coastal and hurricane-region wind loads drive the roof, wall and opening design, and many new structures and additions need an engineer's wind design.
For ADUs, Tampa allows up to 950 sq ft and 22 ft in height, with 3 ft side and 3 ft rear setbacks, per our research. Any new ADU here is under our 1,200 sq ft threshold, so it's priced by sheet, typically $1,950 to $2,535.
Parts of Tampa fall inside a coastal overlay, which can add a separate review before the building permit. Check your parcel before you plan the schedule.
Properties in historic districts go through design review on top of the building permit, which adds a step before plan check.
The full sheet list, and what our fee does and doesn't cover, is on the permit sets page. In Tampa, the sheets that change are the site plan (ADU setbacks of 3 ft side and 3 ft rear) and the energy forms for climate zone 2A.
Submitting in Tampa
You (or your contractor) submit through Tampa's permit portal. We deliver print-ready PDFs set up for electronic submittal, plus native DWG files.
When the reviewers send comments, forward the correction letter. We revise free, as many rounds as it takes, within the scope you approved.
Questions people ask before they order
How much do permit drawings cost in Tampa?
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At ArchWorkPro, $1 per sq ft of drawn area with a $1,200 minimum, or $195 per sheet for new construction under 1,200 sq ft. City permit and impact fees for a new ADU here ran about $2,500 to $10,000 in our research, paid separately to the city.
How long does plan check take in Tampa?
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About 7 weeks for a typical residential submittal, per our research in July 2026. Confirm with the Development & Growth Management Department at (813) 274-8211, since workloads change.
Do I need an engineer in Tampa?
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Often not for one- and two-story wood framing in Seismic Design Category A, unless you remove bearing walls or the wind design calls for it. We tell you when we quote.
Which energy forms does Tampa want with the drawings?
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Florida energy compliance documentation (prescriptive or performance method) for climate zone 2A, under the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation. We prepare them with the set.
How big can an ADU be in Tampa?
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Up to 950 sq ft, 22 ft tall, with 3 ft side and 3 ft rear setbacks, per our research. Confirm current limits with the city before you design; we check them when we quote.
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