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Construction noise in unincorporated Hillsborough County is restricted to 7 AM through 7 PM Monday to Saturday, with no Sunday or legal holiday work except for emergencies under Chapter 1-3.

Aircraft noise from MacDill AFB (KMCF) and Tampa International Airport (KTPA) is federally preempted by 49 USC §41713 and FAA regulations. Local ordinances cannot regulate overflights.

Amplified music audible at 100 feet from the source between 10 PM and 7 AM is a presumptive violation under Hillsborough County Chapter 1-3. Outdoor commercial venues near Ybor City and Seminole Heights face enhanced enforcement during late hours.

Modified exhaust, loud car stereos, and vehicle noise plainly audible at 25 feet violate Hillsborough County Chapter 1-3 and FL §316.272 (muffler requirements).

Commercial and industrial sound limits in Hillsborough County are 65 dBA daytime and 60 dBA nighttime at adjacent residential property lines under Chapter 1-3.

Hillsborough County has no leaf-blower-specific ordinance. Gas blowers are allowed during construction/landscape hours (7 AM to 7 PM) and must not exceed general noise limits at the property line.

Hillsborough County enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM in unincorporated residential areas under the county Noise Ordinance (Chapter 1-3, Part A). Daytime limits cap at 60 dBA at property lines; nighttime drops to 55 dBA. FL §877.03 also applies as a second-degree misdemeanor backstop.

Hillsborough County Animal Control Ordinance treats continuous barking over 10 minutes, or intermittent barking over 30 minutes, as a public nuisance enforceable by Animal Resources officers.

Hillsborough County STR registration is annual, 275 initial fee, 150 renewal. Must include DBPR license number, local contact, parking plan, occupancy declaration, and insurance proof.

Hillsborough County Tourist Development Tax is 6% on rentals under 6 months. Plus FL state sales tax 6% and county discretionary surtax 1.5%. Total tax burden 13.5%.

Hillsborough County STR registration requires proof of 1 million liability insurance OR platform coverage (Airbnb Host Protection, Vrbo Liability Insurance). Standard homeowner policies typically exclude commercial rental activity.

STRs must comply with Hillsborough County noise ordinance. Quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM. Amplified sound prohibited outdoors after 10 PM. Three violations in 12 months may trigger registration revocation.

Hillsborough County does not impose minimum or maximum night-stay caps on STRs. FL 509.032 preempts local limits on rental duration or frequency. Any stay under 6 months qualifies as transient and subject to TDT.

Hillsborough County STRs limited to 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional, not to exceed 12 total occupants. FL Fire Code capacity applies to larger homes.

STR parking must be on-site only. No more than 2 vehicles per bedroom. Street parking of guests restricted in residential zones. Commercial vehicles and RVs prohibited.

Hillsborough County requires STR registration plus FL DBPR vacation rental license. State law FL 509.032 preempts local bans. County ordinance 17-15 mandates local registration with safety inspection.

Florida Building Code and Fire Prevention Code require working smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on each level of a Hillsborough County home. Homes built after 2015 require interconnected hardwired alarms with battery backup. Landlords must provide and maintain functioning alarms.

Hillsborough County requires property owners in wildland-urban interface areas, particularly the rural eastern county and agricultural zones near Plant City, to maintain defensible space. Tall grass, palmetto, and accumulated vegetation must be cleared within 30 feet of structures during dry season.

Open burning of yard waste in unincorporated Hillsborough County requires a Florida Forest Service authorization and must follow FAC 5I-2. Piles must be under 8 feet, set back 25 feet from woods and 50 feet from structures, and attended at all times. Burning household trash is prohibited.

Recreational backyard fires for cooking and warmth are permitted in unincorporated Hillsborough County without a permit when kept small and contained. Fires must be 25 feet from structures, use only clean wood, and be attended with a water source. Active burn bans suspend wood fires.

Eastern Hillsborough County including areas around Balm, Lithia, Wimauma, and the Green Swamp fringe contains significant wildland-urban interface with pine flatwoods and palmetto fuels. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index triggers county burn bans, and Fire Rescue maintains pre-positioned brush trucks.

Consumer fireworks are legal in unincorporated Hillsborough County on the three state-designated holidays only: July 4, December 31, and January 1. Outside those dates, only sparklers and novelties from the approved list may be used. Agricultural exemption use has been narrowed by the 2020 Fireworks Law.

Hillsborough County permits residential fire pits under Fire Rescue rules when kept small, contained, and at least 15 feet from structures. Portable propane and natural gas units are generally allowed on patios. Wood-burning pits require supervision and a water source on hand, with burn bans suspending use during drought.

Hillsborough County LDC §6.11.04 prohibits parking commercial vehicles over 8,000 lbs GVW or 22 feet in length in residential zones. One commercial pickup/van under that threshold allowed if registered to resident. Semi-trucks and trailers banned.

Hillsborough County promotes EV charging under FL §163.08 and the 2022 County Sustainability Plan. Residential Level 2 chargers require electrical permit but no zoning review. Commercial properties with 20+ spaces encouraged to provide EV-ready infrastructure.

Hillsborough County allows overnight parking on public streets in unincorporated areas for up to 72 consecutive hours. No overnight parking bans except in posted zones or within HOA/CDD communities. Sheriff focuses on abandoned-appearing vehicles.

Hillsborough County requires paved or stabilized driveways for all residential properties under LDC §6.11.03. Maximum 2 curb cuts per residential lot. Driveway permits required from Public Works for any new driveway connecting to a county-maintained road.

Hillsborough County LDC §6.11.04 allows RV and boat storage on residential property in side or rear yards, screened from street view. Front yard RV/boat parking prohibited except on approved driveways for up to 72 hours for loading/unloading. HOAs commonly prohibit entirely.

Unincorporated Hillsborough County permits street parking on public roads unless posted, with 72-hour maximum under LDC §6.11.04. No vehicle may block mailboxes, fire hydrants, or driveways. Commercial strips may have 2-hour posted limits.

Hillsborough County follows FL §715.05 and §705.103 for abandoned vehicles. Vehicles inoperable, unregistered, or stored more than 72 hours on public roads may be tagged, towed, and sold at auction after 35 days notice.

Fence permits are required in unincorporated Hillsborough County for any fence over 6 feet, all pool barrier fences, and any fence in a flood zone. Fences under 6 feet in non-flood-zone residential lots are permit-exempt.

Hillsborough County allows wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain-link, and masonry fencing. Barbed wire is prohibited in residential zones. All fences must meet Florida Building Code wind load (130-150 mph).

Corner lots in Hillsborough County must maintain a sight visibility triangle: no fence, wall, or landscaping over 30 inches within 25 feet of the intersecting right-of-way lines under LDC §6.11.06.

Pool barriers in Hillsborough County must comply with FL §515 (Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act): 48-inch minimum height, self-closing self-latching gates, and at least one additional safety feature.

In unincorporated Hillsborough County, retaining walls are regulated under Land Development Code Part 6.07.00 (Fences and Walls) for setback and dimensional standards and under the Construction Code (County Code Chapter 8 / 2023 Florida Building Code) for permitting and engineering. A retaining wall must be shown on the residential site plan whenever there is an existing-to-proposed grade differential, and grading must either match the county-approved subdivision lot grading plan, be supported by plans signed and sealed by a Florida-registered Professional Engineer, or use the NO FILL Attestation. Hillsborough County Building Services issues the permit; the FBC generally requires permits for retaining walls over 4 feet measured from bottom of footing to top of wall, or any wall that retains a surcharge.

Florida has no shared-cost fence law. FL §823.11 prohibits spite fences erected maliciously. Each owner is responsible for their own fence in Hillsborough County.

Hillsborough County Land Development Code §6.01.03 caps residential fences at 6 feet in side and rear yards and 4 feet in front yards. Corner lots have additional visibility triangle restrictions.

Exotic pets in Hillsborough County are regulated by FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) under FL §379 and Administrative Code 68A-6. Class I wildlife (big cats, bears, primates) is prohibited; Class II and III require FWC permits.

Hillsborough County limits households to 4 dogs and 4 cats combined without a kennel permit under Chapter 1-8. Lots over 1 acre in AR zoning may house more with county approval.

Feeding wildlife (alligators, bears, sandhill cranes, raccoons) is prohibited under FL §379.412 and FWC Rule 68A-4.001. Intentional alligator feeding is a second-degree misdemeanor.

Breed-specific legislation is preempted statewide by FL §767.14 (2023 amendment). Hillsborough County cannot ban pit bulls or any other breed. Dangerous-dog classification is behavior-based only.

Beekeeping is protected under FL §586.10 which preempts local bans. Hillsborough County cannot prohibit beekeeping but requires FDACS annual registration.

Hillsborough County requires all dogs off their owners property to be on a leash no longer than 8 feet under Chapter 1-8 (Animal Control). Owners must also carry waste bags and current rabies tags.

Hillsborough County may allow backyard chickens with limits. Roosters typically banned in residential areas. Livestock requires agricultural zoning. FL right-to-farm law protects ag uses.

Hillsborough County follows the Florida-Friendly Landscaping program and FL 373.185, which protects a homeowner right to install native and drought-tolerant plants. HOAs and deed restrictions may not prohibit Florida-Friendly landscapes. The UF IFAS Extension office promotes native plant use.

Rainwater harvesting is encouraged in Hillsborough County and not subject to permit for residential rain barrels and cisterns under 250 gallons. The county and SWFWMD offer rebates for rain barrel installation. Larger cisterns require plumbing permits if connected to indoor use.

Hillsborough County prohibits accumulations of weeds, noxious vegetation, and invasive species over 18 inches on improved property under the nuisance provisions of Chapter 8. Brazilian pepper, melaleuca, and Australian pine are Category I invasives targeted for removal.

Residential tree removal on single-family parcels is preempted by FL 163.045 when documented by an arborist. Hillsborough County still regulates removal of grand trees, protected species, and trees on commercial, multifamily, and undeveloped parcels through the Land Development Code.

Artificial turf is generally allowed on residential lots in unincorporated Hillsborough County subject to drainage, setback, and non-reflective surface standards. HOA approval is commonly required. New commercial landscapes must still meet pervious area minimums under the Land Development Code.

Hillsborough County Land Development Code requires grass and weeds on improved residential lots to be kept under 18 inches. Vacant parcels in platted subdivisions must also be maintained. Agricultural-zoned land in eastern county and Plant City is exempt when in active farming.

Hillsborough County tree trimming on residential single-family parcels is largely deregulated by FL 163.045, which preempts local permit and documentation requirements when a licensed arborist or landscape architect certifies the tree poses a danger. Commercial and grand tree rules still apply.

Hillsborough County falls within the Southwest Florida Water Management District SWFWMD Year-Round Water Conservation Measures. Residential irrigation is limited to one day per week in winter and two days per week in spring and summer based on house address, before 10 AM or after 4 PM.

Home occupations in residential districts of unincorporated Hillsborough County may not display exterior signs or advertising. No on-site commercial signage, lighting, or window displays are permitted. Agricultural farm operations may display limited farm identification signs under the Land Development Code.

Home occupations in Hillsborough County are limited in client visits to protect residential character. Typical limits are no more than one client vehicle at a time and no more than six client visits per day, with no visits before 8 AM or after 8 PM. Deliveries must use standard residential vehicles.

Hillsborough County allows family daycare homes in residential zones subject to state licensing. FL DCF licenses required for 5+ unrelated children. Local zoning clearance needed through Development Services.

Hillsborough County allows home occupations in residential zones under Land Development Code Part 6.11.00 with registration and strict limits on employees, customer visits, and external impact. The business must be incidental to residential use, with no more than 25 percent of the home devoted to the activity.

Hillsborough County requires a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) and home occupation zoning clearance for businesses operated from residences. No external signage, no on-site customers beyond limits, operation must be incidental to residential use.

Cottage food operations in Hillsborough County are protected by FL 500.80, which preempts local regulation and allows sales of non-hazardous homemade foods up to 250,000 dollars per year without a food license. Direct and online sales to Florida consumers are allowed. Local home occupation signage and traffic rules still apply.

Hillsborough County requires building permits for all in-ground and above-ground pools over 24 inches deep. FL Building Code Chapter 4 and FL 515 Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act apply.

Hot tubs and spas with safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 are exempt from pool barrier requirements under FL 515.29. Permit required for installation.

Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep require Hillsborough building permit and full FL 515 barrier compliance. Removable ladders alone are NOT sufficient barrier.

Hillsborough pools must comply with FL 515 and Florida Building Code. Anti-entrapment VGB drains, pool alarms or alternative safety features, GFCI electrical, and barrier-compliant enclosures mandatory.

FL 515.27 requires 48-inch barrier around all residential pools. Self-closing, self-latching gates opening outward. Latches 54 inches high. Hillsborough County enforces via building permit and code enforcement.

Carports in Hillsborough County require building permits and must meet 140 mph wind load standards, setbacks, and architectural standards. Attached carports follow principal structure setbacks, while detached carports must observe accessory structure setbacks, typically 7 feet rear and 5 feet side.

Sheds in unincorporated Hillsborough County under 150 square feet and 8 feet tall are exempt from building permit but must meet setbacks and Florida Building Code wind load standards. Larger sheds require permits and must be anchored to resist 140 mph winds. Rear setback is typically 7 feet.

Tiny homes on foundations in Hillsborough County must meet the Florida Building Code and minimum dwelling size in the Land Development Code, generally 600 square feet minimum in most RSC districts. Park-model RVs are restricted to licensed RV parks. Movable tiny homes are not permitted as primary residences on standard lots.

Hillsborough County allows accessory dwelling units as Guest Houses and Accessory Living Quarters in most residential districts subject to size, occupancy, and family-member limits under the Land Development Code. Agricultural districts permit farm worker housing. Full independent ADU rentals are restricted.

Converting a garage to living space in Hillsborough County requires a full building permit, structural and electrical upgrades, replacement covered parking equivalent to zoning minimums, and HOA approval where applicable. Converted garages must meet egress, ceiling height, and energy code.

Large portions of Hillsborough County lie in FEMA AE and VE flood zones along Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, Old Tampa Bay, Hillsborough River, and Alafia River. County participates in NFIP and CRS Class 5, giving residents 25% discount on flood insurance. Elevation certificates required for all construction in SFHA.

Hillsborough County requires grading permits for any earthwork over 50 cubic yards or affecting drainage patterns. LDC §4.01 prohibits altering natural drainage to harm adjacent property. Finished grade must direct water to approved stormwater system, not neighboring lots.

Hillsborough County enforces SWFWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) standards for all development disturbing over 1 acre or creating 4,000+ sq ft of new impervious surface. Illicit stormwater discharge prohibited under County Code Chapter 1-16 per NPDES MS4 permit.

Hillsborough County requires erosion and sediment control plans for any land disturbance over 1 acre per LDC §4.01 and FDEP Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Construction. Silt fences, inlet protection, and stabilized construction entrances mandatory.

Hillsborough County's Tampa Bay shoreline is estuarine, so the Florida Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) program under F.S. 161.053 does NOT apply countywide (only Gulf-fronting sandy-beach counties have CCCLs). Instead, coastal development in unincorporated Hillsborough is governed by Land Development Code Part 3.04.00 (Coastal High Hazard Area), the Construction Code in County Code Chapter 8, the 2023 Florida Building Code, ASCE 24, and FEMA NFIP standards, with the most restrictive prevailing. Special needs facilities (hospitals, nursing homes, ALFs) are prohibited in the CHHA under Future Land Use Policy 6.01.8, and structures in V Zones, Coastal A Zones, and SFHAs require elevation certificates and may require a sealed geotechnical report.

Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal in Hillsborough County. Florida allows only medical marijuana via FL 381.986 dispensed by licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers. Patients cannot grow at home. Recreational cannabis prohibited statewide; Amendment 3 (2024) failed to achieve 60 percent threshold.

Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers in Hillsborough County regulated under FL 381.986(11). State preempts local zoning; counties may only treat MMTCs the same as pharmacies. Hillsborough and Tampa cannot ban MMTCs if pharmacies are allowed. Multiple MMTC locations operate countywide.

Hillsborough County issues solar panel permits through standard electrical and building permit process, typically 1-5 days for residential systems. FL §163.04 preempts any local ban on solar panels. Hillsborough uses SolarAPP+ for expedited automated residential PV permitting.

FL §163.04 prohibits any HOA, condo association, or deed restriction from banning solar panels on homes in Hillsborough County. HOAs may only impose reasonable aesthetic rules on exact placement that do not significantly reduce efficiency or increase cost.

Hillsborough County permits residential holiday displays including lights, inflatables, and decorations without permit. Displays must not create traffic hazards or obstruct sight triangles at intersections. Typical display window November through January acceptable; year-round display may trigger nuisance complaint.

Hillsborough County allows yard sale signs only on the property hosting the sale. Off-site directional signs in public right-of-way, utility poles, and traffic signs are prohibited and removed by county without notice. Signs must be removed within 24 hours of sale end.

Hillsborough County permits political signs on private property without permit under Land Development Code sign provisions and FL Statute 106. Signs protected by First Amendment; Reed v Town of Gilbert prohibits content-based regulation. Size and setback rules apply equally to all temporary signs. No signs in public right-of-way.

Hillsborough County Code Chapter 62 requires refuse containers stored so not visible from public right-of-way between collection days. Containers must have tight-fitting lids and be maintained in sanitary condition. Screening via fence, landscaping, or side yard placement acceptable.

Hillsborough County Land Development Code allows residential yard sales as accessory use. Limited to 2 sales per calendar year per property, maximum 3 consecutive days each. No permit required in unincorporated county. Signs allowed only on property and removed within 24 hours of sale end.

Hillsborough County does not require snow removal. Tampa Bay area averages zero measurable snowfall annually. Property owners must maintain sidewalks free of hazards, overhanging vegetation, and tripping obstructions under Code Chapter 46 general maintenance.

Hillsborough County Code Chapter 8 (Building Construction) and Chapter 46 (Nuisances) prohibit dilapidated structures, accumulation of junk, overgrown vegetation, and stagnant water. Code Enforcement enforces via FL 162 local government code enforcement procedures. Daily fines up to 250 dollars first violation, 500 repeat.

Hillsborough County Code Chapter 46 requires vacant lots maintained with grass cut below 18 inches, free of debris, junk, and abandoned vehicles. Lots over 1 acre may be exempt if posted as agricultural. Mosquito control requires no standing water beyond 96 hours.

Hillsborough County LDC §6.11.08 limits light trespass onto neighboring residential property to 0.5 foot-candles at the property line for commercial/multifamily sources. Residential-to-residential light spillover addressed under nuisance provisions of County Code Chapter 8.

Hillsborough County LDC §6.11.08 requires full cutoff fixtures in most commercial and multifamily zones. Coastal sea turtle lighting restrictions apply March 1 through October 31 on beaches and within line-of-sight of Tampa Bay/Gulf shorelines per FL §161.163.

Hillsborough County requires Business Tax Receipt for rental properties under Code Chapter 18. Short-term rentals require separate FL DBPR license. Unincorporated county STRs also require Tourist Development Tax registration with County Tax Collector.

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.

Hillsborough County follows Florida state landlord-tenant law under FL Statute Chapter 83 Part II. No just-cause eviction requirement exists at county or state level. Landlords may decline to renew leases without stating a reason.

Hillsborough County provides bulk waste collection for unincorporated residents. Large items including furniture, appliances, and mattresses collected on regular garbage day with no appointment required. Limit of approximately 4 cubic yards per collection. Freon appliances require special handling.

Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management provides weekly curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection in unincorporated areas. Service funded through annual non-ad valorem assessment on property tax bill. Set-out time is no earlier than 6 PM day before collection.

Hillsborough County provides single-stream recycling via 95-gallon cart collected weekly. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, rigid plastics 1-7, aluminum, steel cans, and glass bottles. Plastic bags, Styrofoam, and food-soiled items excluded. County operates Resource Recovery Facility processing mixed waste.

Hillsborough County requires carts placed at curb with wheels facing house, minimum 3 feet clearance from mailboxes, parked cars, and other carts. Cannot be placed in street or block sidewalks. Must be stored out of street view between collection days.

Commercial drone operation in Hillsborough County requires FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Tampa International Class B airspace requires LAANC or ATC coordination. MacDill AFB restricted airspace prohibits commercial flights without military authorization. FL 934.50 restricts surveillance of private property.

Hillsborough County drone operation governed by FAA Part 107 and Florida Statute 330.41 (Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act). Tampa International Airport (TPA) Class B airspace covers most of central county. MacDill Air Force Base restricted airspace prohibits drones south of Gandy Boulevard. LAANC authorization required near TPA.

Food trucks in unincorporated Hillsborough County require FDACS Mobile Food Establishment license (annual, 347 dollars) or DBPR license if selling hot prepared foods, plus Hillsborough County Business Tax Receipt. FL §509.102 preempts most local restrictions on mobile food operation.

Food trucks permitted in commercial and industrial zoning districts in unincorporated Hillsborough County with property owner consent. Residential zone operation prohibited except for permitted special events. Public right-of-way vending requires county encroachment permit.

Hillsborough County Code Chapter 18 requires Business Tax Receipt for door-to-door solicitors. Solicitation hours limited to 9 AM to 8 PM. Religious and political canvassing exempt under First Amendment. Charitable solicitors must register with FL Department of Agriculture under FL 496.

Hillsborough County enforces No Soliciting signs under FL trespass statute 810.09. Posted sign at entry gives constructive notice; solicitor who ignores commits second-degree misdemeanor. County does not maintain Do Not Knock registry but posted signage is legally sufficient.

Hillsborough County parks close sunset to sunrise unless posted otherwise or special permit issued. Park Rules under Code Chapter 50 prohibit entry during closed hours. Regional parks including Lettuce Lake, Alafia River, and Edward Medard have posted hours typically 8 AM to sunset.

Hillsborough County Code Chapter 42 establishes juvenile curfew for persons under 17. Sunday through Thursday 11 PM to 5 AM, Friday and Saturday midnight to 6 AM. Exceptions for employment, emergency, school events, and accompaniment by parent or guardian. Violation is civil infraction for minor and parent.

Hillsborough County residential height limit is 35 feet in most RSC zones per LDC §6.01. MacDill AFB Air Installation Compatible Use Zone imposes strict FAA Part 77 height restrictions in South Tampa, Apollo Beach, and surrounding approach paths. FAA Form 7460-1 required for any structure over 200 feet.

Hillsborough County setbacks per LDC Part 6.01: RSC-6 zone requires 25 ft front, 7.5 ft side, 20 ft rear. RSC-4 requires 30/10/25 ft. Agricultural AR requires 50/25/35 ft. Coastal High Hazard Area may require additional flood setbacks per FEMA FIRM.

Hillsborough County lot coverage limits: RSC-6 allows 45% maximum impervious coverage, RSC-4 allows 40%, RSC-2 allows 35%. Additional stormwater requirements in Coastal High Hazard Area and SWFWMD regulated watersheds.

Hillsborough County does not require permits for residential yard sales in unincorporated areas. Limit of 2 sales per calendar year per property, maximum 3 consecutive days each. Sales must be conducted on private property with merchandise owned by resident. HOAs may impose additional restrictions.

Unincorporated Hillsborough County does not impose a numeric annual limit on residential garage, yard, or estate sales, and does not require a permit for an occasional sale on private residential property. The Code of Ordinances and Land Development Code contain no dedicated garage-sale ordinance for the unincorporated areas. However, sales that recur frequently enough to operate as a de facto retail business in a residential district (regular weekly or monthly schedule, posted hours, ongoing inventory, exterior signage) violate the Land Development Code's residential zoning rules and the home-occupation prohibition on customer traffic. Tampa, Plant City, and Temple Terrace each administer their own city codes that may differ.

FL 720.305 allows HOAs to enforce CC&Rs via fines up to 100/day (1,000 aggregate cap), suspension of common area privileges, and liens for fines over 1,000. 14-day hearing notice before fines imposed.

Hillsborough County HOAs governed by FL 720 (homeowner associations) and FL 718 (condos). Annual meeting required, board elections by secret ballot, 48-hour meeting notice minimum, open meetings with limited exceptions.

FL 720.311 requires pre-suit mediation for most HOA disputes between owner and association. Covenant and restriction disputes require mandatory mediation before litigation. DBPR handles election and recall arbitration.

FL 720.3085 governs HOA assessments. Regular and special assessments allowed per declaration. Unpaid assessments accrue interest up to 18% and may result in lien and foreclosure. Safe harbor for first mortgagees.

FL 720.3035 gives HOAs authority to enforce architectural standards if disclosed in governing documents. Common in Hillsborough planned communities (FishHawk Ranch, Westchase, Carrollwood Village). ARC approval required for exterior changes.

Hillsborough County requires scaffolding over 10 feet to comply with OSHA 1926 Subpart L and Florida Building Code Chapter 33. Building permits required for commercial scaffold systems and any scaffolding in public right-of-way along roadways in unincorporated Hillsborough.

Hillsborough County enforces pest control under FDACS licensing (FL §482) with additional termite protection requirements for all new construction per Florida Building Code 1816. Rodent, mosquito, and wildlife nuisance abatement handled by Hillsborough Code Enforcement and County Mosquito Control.

Federal EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule applies to pre-1978 homes in Hillsborough County. Certified renovators required for disturbances over 6 sq ft interior or 20 sq ft exterior.

Hillsborough County elevators regulated under FL 399 by the FL Bureau of Elevator Safety (DBPR). Annual inspection required, certificate of operation posted, ASME A17.1 compliance mandatory.