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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Temple Terrace
Any owner, authorized agent, or contractor seeking to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, change occupancy, or install/alter regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems must first apply for the required permit before starting work.
Activities exempted by federal and state law
Portable cooling, heating, evaporative cooling, and ventilation equipment
Certain self-contained refrigeration systems
Application of stucco or siding involving less than 501 square feet
Soffit/fascia coverings involving less than 101 linear feet
Premanufactured accessory structures of 151 square feet or less (zoning rules still apply)
Non-structural slabs under 100 square feet
Ordinary minor repairs and maintenance to owner-occupied one- and two-family residences or farm buildings
Replacement of three or fewer fence panels
Replacement of equipment parts that do not alter approval or create unsafe conditions
Reroofing or roof repair of less than 100 square feet
Non-structural work under $1,000 total aggregate cost if not segmented to evade permitting
- Exempt Activities exempted by federal and state law
- Exempt Portable cooling, heating, evaporative cooling, and ventilation equipment
- Exempt Certain self-contained refrigeration systems
- Exempt Application of stucco or siding involving less than 501 square feet
- Exempt Soffit/fascia coverings involving less than 101 linear feet
- Exempt Premanufactured accessory structures of 151 square feet or less (zoning rules still apply)
- Exempt Non-structural slabs under 100 square feet
- Exempt Ordinary minor repairs and maintenance to owner-occupied one- and two-family residences or farm buildings
- Exempt Replacement of three or fewer fence panels
- Exempt Replacement of equipment parts that do not alter approval or create unsafe conditions
- Exempt Reroofing or roof repair of less than 100 square feet
- Exempt Non-structural work under $1,000 total aggregate cost if not segmented to evade permitting
Note: Accessory structures still must comply with zoning regulations even when exempt from a building permit.
Required documents
- Permit application
- Plans
- Zoning-review materials when required
- Project-specific submittals
- Building code
- Temple Terrace enforces the statewide Florida Building Code through its Building and Zoning Division.
- Owner-builder
- Florida owner-builder law applies. Temple Terrace's public permitting page references permit applications by owners and agents.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor registration is handled by the department as part of the city permitting function.
Source: City of Temple Terrace Building and Zoning Division ↗
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the property is inside Temple Terrace city limits.
- 02 Determine whether the permit can be processed through the normal portal workflow or by email as an over-the-counter type permit.
- 03 Submit the application, plans, and supporting materials through Click2Gov or, for listed OTC-type permits, by email.
- 04 If the project requires zoning review or plan review, use the regular city permit process rather than the limited email workflow.
- 05 Pay fees, obtain permit issuance, post the permit as required, and complete inspections.
- 06 Obtain final approval before occupancy or use.
Source: City of Temple Terrace Building and Zoning Division ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Temple Terrace building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$75
02
Permit fee formula
$0.20 per gross square foot for residential new construction; $0.15 per gross square foot for commercial new construction
03
Reinspection fee
$75 for the first occurrence; $150 thereafter
The city posts separate fee schedules for valuation-based permit fees, document plan-review fees, zoning plan-review fees, and life-safety plan review fees. A refund request must be made in writing within four months from permit issuance, and the city retains 30 percent of the original permit amount as a service charge before issuing a refund.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Click2Gov (online)
- (813) 506-6464 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Requests called or emailed in before 4 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day. Requests after 4 p.m. move to the second business day unless approved as same-day emergency/case-by-case work.
- Inspection hours
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Source: City of Temple Terrace Building and Zoning Division ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Temple Terrace permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Temple Terrace, FL? ▸
Any owner, authorized agent, or contractor seeking to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, change occupancy, or install/alter regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems must first apply for the required permit before starting work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Temple Terrace, FL? ▸
Building permit fees in Temple Terrace, FL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $75. Fees are calculated as: $0.20 per gross square foot for residential new construction; $0.15 per gross square foot for commercial new construction.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Temple Terrace, FL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Temple Terrace, FL, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the property is inside Temple Terrace city limits. 2. Determine whether the permit can be processed through the normal portal workflow or by email as an over-the-counter type permit. 3. Submit the application, plans, and supporting materials through Click2Gov or, for listed OTC-type permits, by email. 4. If the project requires zoning review or plan review, use the regular city permit process rather than the limited email workflow. 5. Pay fees, obtain permit issuance, post the permit as required, and complete inspections. 6. Obtain final approval before occupancy or use.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Temple Terrace, FL? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Temple Terrace, FL. The following work is generally exempt: Activities exempted by federal and state law; Portable cooling, heating, evaporative cooling, and ventilation equipment; Certain self-contained refrigeration systems; Application of stucco or siding involving less than 501 square feet; Soffit/fascia coverings involving less than 101 linear feet; Premanufactured accessory structures of 151 square feet or less (zoning rules still apply); Non-structural slabs under 100 square feet; Ordinary minor repairs and maintenance to owner-occupied one- and two-family residences or farm buildings; Replacement of three or fewer fence panels; Replacement of equipment parts that do not alter approval or create unsafe conditions; Reroofing or roof repair of less than 100 square feet; Non-structural work under $1,000 total aggregate cost if not segmented to evade permitting. Note: Accessory structures still must comply with zoning regulations even when exempt from a building permit. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Temple Terrace, FL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Temple Terrace, FL via: Click2Gov, (813) 506-6464. Requests called or emailed in before 4 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day. Requests after 4 p.m. move to the second business day unless approved as same-day emergency/case-by-case work..
last verified April 2026
source City of Temple Terrace Building and Zoning Division ↗
entry id permits/florida/hillsborough/temple-terrace
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Temple Terrace Building and Zoning Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.