Building & Subtrade Permit Resources

Notice of Commencement

A Notice of Commencement (NOC) is required on improvements to real property when the project cost is greater than $5,000. For a project requiring only a mechanical permit, including one which involves the repair or replacement of an existing heating or air-conditioning system, a Notice of Commencement is required when the project cost is $15,000 or greater.

NOC instructions

• Make sure that the NOC is recorded and certified at the Clerk's office then you can upload it on the HillsGovHub portal.

NOC forms

• Notice of Commencement - Printable
• Notice of Commencement - Fillable*

Contact

For further information about Notice of Commencement, call at (813) 272-5600.

Right-of-Way Permits (ROW)

Find how to information on apply page, forms you may need for ROW permits, fee schedules, and manuals.

ROW apply pages - instructions and information

• Apply for a Right-of-Way Permit
• Apply for a Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Permit

ROW application forms

• ROW (Development) - printable
• ROW (Development) - fillable*
• Annual General Use Permit - printable
• Annual General Use Permit - fillable*

ROW fee schedule & manuals

• ROW permit fee schedule
• Utility Accommodation Guide and Rights-of-Way Use Procedure Manual

Refunds

Request for a permit or application refund

Building and construction - additional resources

Other resources you may need for building and subtrade permitting

Instructions and information

• Agricultural Exemptions for Building Permits

Guides, requirements, and webinar videos

• Owner-Builder Permit Requirements
• Request Preliminary Plan Review Meeting - User Guide
• Virtual Integration Program Instructions (Plans on File, Certified Site Review)
• Residential Certificate of Occupancy (CO) Webinar

Forms

• Contractor Change Form - printable
• Contractor Change Form - fillable*
• Owner Builder Disclosure Statement - printable
• Owner Builder Disclosure Statement - fillable*
• Parallel Review Consent Form - printable
• Parallel Review Consent Form - fillable*

Natural hazard planning - additional resources

Other resources you may need for natural hazard planning.

Guidelines, instructions, and forms

• No Rise Certification
• Substantial Improvement Worksheet
• FEMA Elevation Certificate & Instructions (FEMA website)
• Floodproofing Certificate (FEMA website)
• Non-Conversion Agreement

Expedited permitting

Please note, if you are requesting an expedited building permit or development order review, as allowable under state law, please include this information in your online permit application and reference the statutory basis for your request.