West Florida · Hillsborough County · Permit Approvals
Permit approvals in Tampa, Hillsborough County
Tampa's published private provider fee schedule may not fully meet HB 803 requirements. Cleard tracks every municipality's compliance in real time and ensures you receive every discount you're legally owed — while managing your permits from application to COC.
How Cleard compares
| Cleard | Permit Expediter | Private Provider Only | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit application & filing | |||
| Private plan review (F.S. 553.791) | |||
| Virtual inspections | |||
| HB 803 fee monitoring | |||
| NOC e-recording | |||
| Subcontractor COI coordination | |||
| Corrections management | Partial | ||
| COC filing at close | |||
| Real-time status dashboard | |||
| Dedicated point of contact | Varies |
HB 803 Status · Tampa
30% flat — meets 25% inspection floor but below 50% commercial combined floor.
Source: Tampa fee schedule
Cleard monitors every municipality's HB 803 compliance in real time. If fees drop below the statutory minimum, we flag it on your permit and help you recover the difference.
What Cleard does in Tampa
Faster approvals under F.S. 553.791
Cleard performs private plan review and inspections as a licensed private provider under Florida Statute 553.791 — meaning your projects skip the municipal backlog and get reviewed on our schedule, not the building department's.
- 2-day plan review
- same-day inspections
- All disciplines covered
- Virtual inspection capability
A to Z with Tampa
Cleard coordinates directly with Tampa's building department on your behalf. We file the application, process permit fees, manage all corrections, schedule virtual inspections, e-record the NOC before the first inspection, and file the COC at close. You get a real-time status dashboard and a dedicated point of contact — not a portal to check.
- Permit application & filing
- Fee processing & HB 803 monitoring
- NOC e-recording
- Corrections management
- COC at close
Jurisdiction Details
| Municipality | Tampa |
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Region | West Florida |
| Portal Type | Accela + VuSpex Go |
| Base Permit Rate | Valuation-based |
Permit types
What Cleard handles in Tampa
The process
How a permit gets done with Cleard
You tell us the address, permit type, and scope. We take it from there.
Cleard prepares and submits the permit application to Tampa's building department.
Our licensed reviewers complete 2-day plan review under F.S. 553.791.
Cleard e-records your Notice of Commencement before the first inspection — as required by Florida law.
We schedule and perform all required inspections, including same-day inspections in the field or virtually.
COC filed, permit closed. You get the documents and we update your status dashboard in real time.
Frequently asked questions
What does Cleard do for contractors in Tampa?
Cleard is your outsourced permitting department for Tampa. We handle the full A-to-Z: permit application, plan review coordination, fee processing, virtual inspections, NOC e-recording, and COC filing. You get a status dashboard and a real person answering your calls.
What is HB 803 and how does it affect my permits in Tampa?
HB 803 (effective July 1, 2026) requires Florida municipalities to reduce permit fees when contractors use a licensed private provider. Tampa currently provides 30% off for inspection-only use and 30% when combined with plan review. Cleard tracks this automatically on every job.
Does Cleard replace the building department?
No — Cleard works within Tampa's permitting system. We are a licensed private provider for plan review and inspections under F.S. 553.791, and we manage all municipality coordination on your behalf. The permit is still issued by Tampa's building department.
How does the NOC process work?
Cleard e-records your Notice of Commencement with Hillsborough County before the first inspection — as required by Florida law. We handle the notarization and recording electronically so there are no delays on your timeline.
What permit types does Cleard handle in Tampa?
Cleard handles residential and commercial permits across all major trades: new construction, additions, pools, roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more. If it goes through the building department, Cleard can manage it.
Ready to run your next permit in Tampa?
Cleard handles everything. You stay on the job.