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Applications due by close of business on Dec. 11, 2026

Hillsborough County, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2026) - Hillsborough County Commissioners are seeking residents to serve on several County citizen advisory boards and committees. Residents interested in seeking appointment must reside in and be registered voters in Hillsborough County. These are voluntary positions and members serve without compensation. Applicants may apply to more than one board but may only serve on one board at a time unless specifically approved by the BOCC.
Citizens interested in being considered for appointment must submit: a complete Application/Questionnaire and a Standards of Conduct Form. This can be submitted using the Online Application and Standards of Conduct Form.

A step by step video guide is available at the following link: Digital Application Video Guide

All forms must be signed and dated, and all questions must be answered in entirety to be eligible. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you apply to a board that requires a background check, you will be provided with a link to complete the online background check process. A response within 72 hours is required at which time the link will expire.

For specific information regarding the boards and committees, please visit the Boards, Committees, and Councils webpage to learn more.

The application is due by close of business on December 11, 2026. Appointments will be scheduled for a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners in January or February.

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD

  • This Board advises and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and Affordable Housing Services on issues affecting affordable housing development, to assist the County in developing new programs and policies which foster the development and preservation of affordable housing, and to evaluate the County's established policies, procedures, ordinances, and land development regulations for their impact on affordable housing. The Board shall approve the County's affordable housing priorities and Local Affordable Housing Biennial Plan and provide advice to the Board of County Commissioners on proposed affordable housing projects.
  • Three positions are expiring. Member and alternate terms are for three years.
  • Available categories for the advertised position are as follows: 1) Citizen Actively Engaged in the Residential Home Building Industry in Connection with Affordable Housing; 2) One citizen who is actively engaged as an advocate for low income persons in connection with affordable housing and 3) One citizen who is actively engaged as a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing.
  • The existing Affordable Housing Advisory Board members who serve in a voting capacity, with unexpired terms and whose seats were eliminated with the adoption of Resolution R19-118 may, at their option, serve in a non-voting capacity for the remainder of their respective terms.
  • Meeting schedule: Bi-monthly.

ARTS COUNCIL OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

  • The Purpose of the Arts Council is to serve as an advisory body to the Board of County Commissioners to provide advice regarding developing, coordinating, and promoting the performing and visual arts in Hillsborough County and contracting for artistic services, performances, and exhibits, all for the enjoyment, education, cultural enrichment, and benefit of the citizens of Hillsborough County. Members of this board are required to review and score all applications from all three Arts Council Grant Programs.
  • Two positions are vacant and two positions are expiring. Term is for three years.
  • Available category for the advertised positions are as follows: 1) Category 5: A minimum of 7 additional members, a minimum of which will be three individuals affiliated with one or more local cultural organizations; active members of one or more charitable, educational, or other organizations which provide community benefits; have relevant professional experience; possess stature in the community.
  • Meeting schedule: Quarterly.

BUILDING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, APPEALS & EXAMINERS

  • This board confirms the competency and integrity of applicants applying for building certification in the County, and takes disciplinary action against those contractors that fail to comply with the Building Code.
  • Two positions are vacant. Member terms are for four years. Alternates terms are for two years.
  • Available categories for the advertised positions are as follows: 1) Swimming Pool Contractor and 2) Alternate that must be knowledgeable and experienced in the technical codes of this board.
  • Citizens appointed to this board will be required to file an annual financial disclosure.
  • Meeting schedule: Monthly, 3rd Tuesday, 9:00AM.

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

  • This Board has jurisdiction to hear violations of all codes and ordinances of Hillsborough County with most cases arising out of violations of the County's housing, building, zoning and sign codes and ordinances to maintain minimum health and safety standards.
  • Two positions are vacant and one position will expire. Member terms are for three years. Alternate terms are the same as the primary member's term.
  • Available categories for the advertised positions are as follows:
    • 1. Member:
      • Architect
      • Businessperson
      • Engineer
      • General Contractor
      • Subcontractor
      • Realtor
    • 2. Alternate:
      • Architect
      • Businessperson
      • Engineer
      • General Contractor
      • Subcontractor
      • Realtor
  • Citizens appointed to this board will be required to file an annual financial disclosure. Citizens appointed to this board must reside in the unincorporated area of Hillsborough County.
  • Meeting schedule: Monthly, 3rd or 4th Friday, 9:00AM.

CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE

  • These Special Magistrates have jurisdiction to hear violations of all codes and ordinances of Hillsborough County with most cases arising out of violations of the County's housing, building, zoning, and sign codes and ordinances to maintain minimum health and safety standards; burglar false alarm ordinance and natural resources regulations; the water restriction ordinance; red light camera appeals; and vehicle for hire and trespass towing ordinance.
  • One position is vacant and two positions are expiring. Term is for three years.
  • Available categories for the advertised position are as follows.
    • Magistrates should represent the following categories.
    • Architect
    • Businessperson
    • Engineer
    • General Contractor
    • Subcontractor
    • Realtor
  • Magistrates must have experience in one of the following areas:
    • Law, Codes, Enforcement, Construction and Land Use
    • Water Resource Ordinances
    • Burglar False Alarm Ordinances and Land Development Program
    • Zoning Signs and Minimum Standards Ordinances
    • Vehicle for Hire and Trespass Towing Ordinances
  • Citizens appointed to this board will be required to file an annual financial disclosure. Citizens appointed to this board must reside in the unincorporated area of Hillsborough County.
  • Meeting schedule: Monthly, on the day specified.

COMMISSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING

  • The Commission's purpose is to establish through relationship building within the community, educational programming opportunities for the public and key industries, to recognize the indicators of human trafficking and learn to report suspected human trafficking; and advocate strategies, financially and otherwise, to aid rescued victims of human trafficking; and support local and statewide efforts to identify opportunities for positive impact and improved outcomes for victims and service providers through data collection, sharing, and analysis.
  • Six positions have expired. Term is staggered; subsequent terms are for two years.
  • Available categories for the advertised positions are as follows:
    • Category Q - Member and Alternate
      • Religious Institutions, as designated by a Religious Institution with its primary location in Hillsborough County
    • Category R - Member and Alternate
      • Human Trafficking Community Advocate, as designated by a human trafficking service provider
    • Category S - Member and Alternate
      • Lived Experience Expert, as designated by a human trafficking service provider or other related not-for-profit and/or a governmental entity
  • Meeting schedule: Bi-monthly, last Thursday of the month, 1:00PM.

COUNTY INTERNAL AUDIT COMMITTEE

  • This Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioner and to the County Internal Auditor's Office, on issues presented to the Audit Committee related to monitoring audit activities for the BOCC.
  • Two positions are vacant. Term is for two years. Members may not serve more than two full consecutive terms.
  • Available categories for the advertised positions are as follows: 1) At least one Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in good standing and is licensed to practice public accountancy in the State of Florida and 2) At least one individual who possesses five years of experience with auditing functions.
  • All members must be registered voters residing in Hillsborough County, Florida, who do not have a direct financial interest in County business and must have an impartial, unbiased attitude and no conflicts of interest. Any applicant or Audit Committee member who has an independence or objectivity impairment in fact or in appearance, must promptly report the details to the County's Boards and Councils Coordinator, County Internal Auditor, and Committee Chair. The nature of the disclosure will depend upon the impairment. Each member should have an understanding of good management and business practices.
  • Meeting schedule: Quarterly.

ELECTRICAL BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, APPEALS & EXAMINERS

  • This Board confirms the competency and integrity of applicants applying for electrical certification in the County, and takes disciplinary action against those contractors that fail to comply with the Electrical Code.
  • One position will expire. Members shall serve four-year terms. Alternates shall serve two-year terms.
  • Available categories for the advertised position are as follows: 1) BOCC Member - Electrical Contractor.
  • Citizens appointed to this board will be required to file an annual financial disclosure.
  • Meeting schedule: Quarterly.

HART (HILLSBOROUGH TRANSIT AUTHORITY)

  • The mission of the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) is to take people to the places that enhance their lives.
  • Two positions are expiring. Term is for three years.
  • Available category for the advertised positions is as follows: 1) BOCC Representative.
  • Citizens appointed to this board will be required to file an annual financial disclosure. Citizens appointed to this board must reside in the unincorporated area of Hillsborough County.
  • Meeting schedule: Monthly, 1st Monday, 9:30AM.

HEALTH COUNCIL OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC.

  • This council works in collaboration with community-based organizations to identify, address, and resolve health care issues of local concern.
  • One position is vacant and one position is expiring. Term is for two years.
  • Available categories for the advertised position are as follows: 1) Health Care Provider and 2) Consumer under the age of 60.
  • Meeting schedule: Bi-monthly, 2nd Thursday, 3:30PM.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY BOARD

  • The Authority monitors the lease entered into in 1997 with Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc., which permits FHSC to occupy the Authority's Davis Island property and transfers ownership and operation for Tampa General Hospital.
  • One position is expiring. Term is for four years.
  • Available category for the advertised position is as follows: 1) Hillsborough County Commissioner Representative Member.
  • Citizens appointed to this board will be required to file an annual financial disclosure. Members who are practitioners of the healing arts may not constitute more than three members of Authority at any given time.
  • Meeting schedule: Quarterly, 9:00AM.

HISTORIC RESOURCES REVIEW BOARD

  • This Board serves as an architectural review board for the protection of historic resources in unincorporated Hillsborough County. It recommends archaeological and historical sites to the Board of County Commissioners for landmark designation and reviews alterations and new construction on landmark sites or districts.
  • Two positions are vacant and one position is expiring. Term is for three years.
  • Available categories for the advertised position are as follows: 1) Anthropologist or archaeologist; 2) Owner of Historic Property listed on the Florida Master Site File and 3) Alternate, who meets one of the professional criteria for this board / Landscape Architect.
  • Citizens appointed to this board must reside in the unincorporated area of Hillsborough County.
  • Meeting schedule: Monthly, 3rd Tuesday, 3:00PM.

HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY

  • This Authority was created in 1985 to provide incentives to the private sector to relieve the shortage of affordable housing in Hillsborough County. Through partnerships with lenders, builders, and developers, the Authority has assisted thousands of first-time home-buyers through mortgage loan programs, which offer below-market mortgage rates and innovative down payment assistance programs. The Authority has also assisted renters through its Multi-Family Bond programs which feature below-market rental rates to lower income individuals and families.
  • One position is expiring. Term is for four years.
  • Available category for the advertised position is as follows: 1) Category 2 - Finance.
  • Meeting schedule: Monthly, 2nd Friday, 9:30AM.

HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD

  • This Board encourages equality among all people by reviewing complaints filed under Hillsborough County's Human Rights Ordinance which promotes fair treatment and equal opportunity for people regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identification or expression.
  • Three positions are vacant. Term is for three years.
  • Available categories for the advertised positions are as follows:
    • Person with a disability or a person representing persons with disabilities
    • Retail Merchandising Management
    • Industrial Management
    • Real Estate Sales
    • Property Leasing
    • Mortgage Financing
    • Law Enforcement
    • Labor Council
    • Other Profession
  • Citizens appointed to this board will be required to file an annual financial disclosure.
  • Meeting schedule: Monthly, 2nd Tuesday, Noon.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

  • This Authority, with the consent of the Board of County Commissioners, provides financing of industrial projects that are beneficial to the community, including manufacturing plants and pollution and waste control facilities.
  • Two positions are expiring. Terms are for four years.
  • Available category for the advertised positions is as follows: 1) Members should be knowledgeable in finance, economic development, or the planning and financing of large capital improvements.
  • Meeting schedule: Monthly, 1st Thursday, 10:00AM.

LAND USE APPEALS BOARD

  • This Board hears appeals of decisions of the Land Use Hearing Officer on special use permits and variances from zoning regulations.
  • Two positions are vacant and one position will expire. Terms are for three years.
  • Available categories for the advertised positions are as follows: 1) Business owner or operator in unincorporated Hillsborough County; 2) Alternate.
  • Citizens appointed to this board will be required to file an annual financial disclosure.
  • Citizens appointed to this board must reside in the unincorporated area of Hillsborough County.
  • Meeting schedule: Monthly, 1st Friday, 1:30PM, and as needed.

LOCAL HEARING OFFICERS FOR RED LIGHT CAMERA AND SCHOOL ZONE SPEED CAMERA HEARINGS

  • Attorney appointees will receive compensation for services with a flat rate of $250.00 for the first three hours of hearing time, $100.00 per hour for hearing time in excess of three hours, with a maximum cap of $500.00 per session of cases. Hearing dockets are typically scheduled once per month and consist of one morning session and one afternoon session. Hearings may be scheduled more or less frequently depending on program needs. Scheduling of appointees from the available pool is anticipated to be on a rotation basis but is ultimately within the discretion of Citizen Boards Support, a division of Consumer Veteran Services, to best support program needs. This board is subject to Ordinances 13-19 and 23-22 and Resolutions 23-100, R26 - 041 and R26 - 042 as they may be amended from time to time.
  • Two positions are vacant. Terms are for three years.
  • Applicants should meet the following criteria:
    1. Must be member in good standing with The Florida Bar;
    2. May not be current employees of the County or the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office;
    3. Cannot currently hold, or in the three years preceding appointment have held, any employment or contractual relationship with the County or the Sheriff's Office whatsoever, including providing legal representation; and
    4. Must pass a criminal background check.
  • Attorneys interested in seeking an appointment must reside in Florida and be registered voters in the County in which they reside.
  • Attorneys must be members in good standing with The Florida Bar.
  • Applicants must include the following information with the application:
    • A resumé
    • Letters of recommendation (optional, not required)
  • Meeting Schedule: Hearings are typically scheduled once per month by Citizen Boards Support, a division of Consumer Veteran Services. Hearings may be scheduled more or less frequently depending on program needs. Scheduling of appointees from the available pool is anticipated to be on a rotation basis but is ultimately within the discretion of Citizen Boards Support to best support program needs.

MECHANICAL BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS, APPEALS & EXAMINERS

  • This Board confirms the competency and integrity of applicants applying for mechanical certification in the County and takes disciplinary action against those contractors that fail to comply with the Mechanical Code.
  • Four positions are vacant. Member terms are for four years. Alternate terms are for two years.
  • Available categories for the advertised positions are as follows: 1) One Mechanical Contractor; 2) Two Class "A" HVAC Contractors; 3) One Class "B" HVAC Contractor; 3) One Mechanical Trades Representative; 4) One Sheet Metal Contractor; 5) One Alternate member that must be knowledgeable and experienced in the technical codes of this board.
  • Citizens appointed to this board will be required to file an annual financial disclosure.
  • Meeting schedule: 1pm, 3rd Tuesday of the month in Jan/Apr/July/Oct.

PLANNING COMMISSION

  • The Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission is an independent consolidated planning agency, led by appointed citizens, which serves all the citizens of Hillsborough County by providing a vision for improving the quality of life. The Planning Commission and its staff serve as agents within the community to promote and coordinate the involvement of all people in comprehensive long-range planning, growth management, transportation, and environmental protection. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, Tampa City Council, Plant City Commission, and Temple Terrace City Council regarding land use, community planning, capital improvements, urban design, and other comprehensive issues.
  • Two positions are vacant and one position is expiring. Terms are four years.
  • Available category for the advertised positions is as follows: 1) Board of County Commissioner/ Member.
  • Citizens appointed to this board will be required to file an annual financial disclosure. Citizens appointed to this board must reside in the unincorporated area of Hillsborough County. Citizens appointed to this board will be required to take an Oath of Office and sign a Standards of Conduct.
  • Meeting schedule: Monthly, 2nd Monday, 2:00PM.

PLUMBING & GAS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, APPEALS & EXAMINERS

  • This Board governs the certification and/or compliance standards for plumbing and gas contractors doing work in Hillsborough County and enforces adherence to the standards set by the Plumbing and Gas Code. The board members shall be appointed by the governing bodies of the jurisdiction that choose to use the County's boards and enter an interlocal agreement with Hillsborough County.
  • Three positions are vacant and one position has expired. Terms are for four years for members and two years for alternates.
  • Available categories for the advertised positions are as follows: 1) Liquid Petroleum Installer or Master Gas Fitter licensed by the State of Florida 2) Alternate.
  • Citizens appointed to this board will be required to file an annual financial disclosure.
  • Meeting schedule: Quarterly, date and time to be determined.

PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE

  • This Committee acts in the public interest on all matters relating to the Public Art Ordinance including the selection, placement, and maintenance of works of public art throughout the County. The Committee provides public input in the administration and planning of the Public Art Program and serves as a liaison to the Hillsborough County visual arts community.
  • Two positions are expiring. Terms are for three years. No member shall serve more than two full three-year terms.
  • Available categories for the advertised positions are as follows: 1) Category 3 - Board of County Commissioners Designee 2) Category 5 - One member who is a private citizen must reside in the unincorporated area of Hillsborough County.
  • Meeting schedule: Quarterly.

PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

  • This Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Library Director regarding the operation of the Tampa-Hillsborough Public Library, including future planning and policy developments.
  • One position is expiring. Term is for three years.
  • Available categories for the advertised position are as follows: 1) District 1 Representative.
  • Appointment to this board is contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
  • Participation in an ad-hoc committee is required.
  • Meeting schedule: Monthly, 4th Thursday, 4:00PM.

THE JOHN S. CURRAN, M.D. HEALTH CARE ADVISORY BOARD

  • This Board improves accessibility and efficiency of care for medically poor residents of Hillsborough County through recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for fund allocation, coordination, planning, and monitoring of health care delivery systems.
  • Three positions are vacant. Term is for four years.
  • Available categories for the advertised positions are as follows: 1) At Large Representative; 2) Persons who at the time of appointment or any subsequent reappointment, are participants in the Hillsborough County Indigent Health Care Plan
  • Meeting schedule: Monthly, 3rd Tuesday, 3:00PM.

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

  • This Council prepares a tourist development plan for the BOCC, recommends uses for the tourist development tax revenue, and monitors trust fund spending. It also makes recommendations to the Commissioners for developing tourism in the area.
  • One position will expire. Term is for four years.
  • Tourist-related industry members must be involved in tourism-related businesses or venues.
  • Available category for the advertised position is as follows: 1) Hotel/Motel Industry Representative
  • Meeting schedule: Quarterly, 10:30AM to 12:00PM, and as called by Chair.

About Hillsborough County

Established in 1834, Hillsborough County government provides essential services to a diverse and growing community under the leadership of a publicly elected, seven-member Board of County Commissioners. Services include water, solid waste and recycling, parks and recreation, public safety, infrastructure, pet resources, economic development, environmental stewardship and a wide range of community programs and public services. Hillsborough County services are paid for in part by property taxes. Learn more at HCFL.gov/PropertyTax.

Posted: 11/13/2026, 10:46:18 PM