Historic Preservation in Hillsborough County, FL (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Hillsborough County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Unincorporated Hillsborough County designates historic and cultural landmarks through the Historic Resources Review Board, and owners of designated sites need a Certificate of Appropriateness before altering them.
Hillsborough County Landmark Designation
Significant RestrictionsHillsborough County Land Development Code § 3.03.03(D)
A Landmark shall have achieved significance within the time period established by the National Register of Historic Places, which is 50 years old or older (An exception to the 50 year rule may be made if the resource is of Exceptional Importance or if it contributes to a district that is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places) and shall ...
Historic Preservation by City in Hillsborough County
1 cities in Hillsborough County have their own historic preservation rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Hillsborough County ordinances
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