Rental Property Rules in Hillsborough County, FL (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities 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.

Rent Control

Rent control is PROHIBITED in Hillsborough County under FL §125.0103 statewide preemption. Hillsborough voters rejected a proposed rent stabilization ordinance in the November 2022 referendum. No caps exist on rent increases in the county; only required notice periods apply.

Rental Property: Rent Control

Few Restrictions

F.S. 125.0103 — Ordinances and rules imposing price controls

125.0103 Ordinances and rules imposing price controls. — (1)(a) Except as hereinafter provided, a county, municipality, or other entity of local government may not adopt or maintain in effect an ordinance or a rule that has the effect of imposing price controls upon a lawful business activity that is not franchised by, owned by, or under contract with, the governmental agency, unless specifical...

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Repairs & Habitability

Sec. 8-115 bars anyone from occupying or renting out a dwelling in unincorporated Hillsborough County that lacks a working kitchen sink, bathroom, adequate light and ventilation, safe heating and electrical service, and a smoke detector. The section sets numeric minimums for window area, room size, water temperature, and electrical capacity, and violations are code-enforcement matters, not private lawsuits.

Hillsborough County Rental Habitability Standards

Some Restrictions

Sec. 8-115, Hillsborough County Code of Ordinances, Part A

(a) Generally. No person shall occupy, let, or sub-let to another for occupancy, any building, dwelling, dwelling unit, structure, or accessory structure, designed or intended to be used for the purpose of living, sleeping or cooking or eating therein which does not comply with the requirements hereinafter set forth... (b)(2) Sanitary facilities required. Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall c...

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Rental Property Rules by City in Hillsborough County

3 cities in Hillsborough County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

TampaPop. 399,700

6 verified rules • AB-1482 Notice Disclosure, Repairs & Habitability

Plant CityPop. 39,958

1 verified rule • Rent Control

Temple TerracePop. 26,472

2 verified rules • Just Cause Eviction, Rent Control

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