Apply for Rezoning – Standard District

Rezoning requires a noticed public hearing before the Zoning Hearing Master

If a property owner wants to change the uses that are allowed on their property, they must seek a modification to the underlying zoning district, or re-zone the property. A change in the zoning (rezoning) requires a noticed public hearing before the Zoning Hearing Master and final approval by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.

Fees

View a list of zoning fees

Things to consider

You need to meet all requirements listed on the submittal checklist
- We will not accept incomplete applications
- For questions, please email zoninghelp@hcfl.gov
A hearing with the Zoning Hearing Master (ZHM) and Board of County Commissioners(BOCC) is required after the application is submitted
The application deadlines for the hearings are listed in the ZHM hearing schedule

How to

Complete the application
- Standard District Rezoning Application Package - Fillable* (PDF)
- Standard District Rezoning Application Package - Printable (PDF)
- Ensure that you have all required files labeled with the Folio number
- Files must be in pdf format and minimum resolution of 300 dpi
If the total size of your files is under 25 MB
- Email them to zoningintake-dsd@hcfl.gov
If the total size of your files is greater than 25 MB or you are having difficulty sending them via email
- Upload your documents
- Highlight all files to be submitted and compress them into a single .zip file
- Ensure you label this file with the folio number
- If you need assistance creating a .zip file a visual guide on creating a zip file and uploading your documents is available
Once payment is received, you will receive your required letter of notice, HOA mailing list and instructions about how to proceed with mailing your notice. Mailing deadlines and delivery of electronic delivery of proof of mailing will also be provided.

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

What's next

Applicants will be notified by email.

Get help

Department: Development Services
Email: zoninghelp@hcfl.gov
Phone: (813) 272-5600 ext. 3