Invasive Plant Rules 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.

Prohibited Species

Hillsborough County requires developers to remove three invasive plant species, Brazilian pepper, melaleuca and Australian pine, from developable uplands, buffers and setback areas before the county will issue a Certificate of Occupancy or accept Improvement Facilities. The mandate runs under LDC § 4.01.06.E and is tied to the site's Natural Resources Permit.

Hillsborough County Invasive Plant Removal Rule

Some Restrictions

Hillsborough County LDC § 4.01.06.E

1. The invasive plant species listed below shall be removed during the development process: Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cajaput or Melaleuca) Casuarina spp. (Australian Pine) 2. Removal of these species from developable uplands, and all buffers and setback areas landward of required erosion control devices, if any through hand, mechanical and/or...

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Invasive Plant Rules by City in Hillsborough County

1 cities in Hillsborough County have their own invasive plant rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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1 verified rule • Prohibited Species

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