Apply for a Fireworks Display Permit

A permit is required for open air and indoor, covered fireworks displays

The Fire Marshal’s Office grants fireworks display permits.

Advance notice of 15 days is required – NO EXCEPTIONS
Insurance:
- Include a copy of the insurance certificate
- Certificate of insurance must be for at least $3,000,000
- Must list Hillsborough as addition insured and as the Certificate Holder - List as Hillsborough County, A political subdivision of the State of Florida
Include a copy of license from the Department of Treasury-Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms User-Limited Permit (18 U.S.C. Chapter 40, Explosives)
Fire Watch (download application packet for complete list of Fire Watch requirements):
- Provided by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR)
- If HCFR is unavailable, you may hire a private security company approved by the Fire Marshal's Office and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)Once private security is approved, include a copy of the contract with the application package
Zero fall out is allowed

Download the application
- Fillable application*
- Printable application
Submit by mail or in person to:
Hillsborough County Fire Marshal’s Office
Attn: Jadi Flores 9450 E. Columbus Dr. Tampa, Fl. 33619

Fillable PDF information

*Fillable forms may not work with many browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.) - if you have issues with the form, do one of the following:

Download the form to your computer and open it up with a PDF viewer, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader
Download the printable version of the form, print it, and fill out by hand

We will review the application and contact you if we need further information
It takes about 15 - 20 days for approval
We will mail the permit to the person listed on the application
- If you provide an email address, we will email you the permit

Department: Fire Rescue - Fire Marshal's Office
Email: firemarshal@hcfl.gov
Phone: (813) 744-5541