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Hillsborough County, FL Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

No standing near hydrant
within 15 feet
No standing at driveways
except brief loading
Tow after notice
24 hours
Curb parking distance
within 12 inches

Summary

Hillsborough County bars stopping, standing or parking in the unincorporated area at driveways, crosswalks, fire hydrants and other listed spots under Sec. 50-110, and a vehicle left blocking a driveway past 24 hours' written notice can be towed.

City-specific rules exist: Tampa has its own street parking limits rules that differ from Hillsborough County's county-level regulations. If you live in Tampa, check the city-specific page instead.

Within the unincorporated areas of Hillsborough County, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the directions of the Sheriff or his deputy or official traffic control device, no person shall:

(1) Stop, stand, or park a vehicle:

a. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;

b. On a sidewalk;

c. Within an intersection;

d. On a crosswalk;

e. Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone;

f. Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing, or parking would obstruct traffic;

g. Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway tunnel;

h. On any railroad tracks;

i. On a bicycle path; and

j. At any place where an official traffic control device prohibits stopping.

(2) Stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers:

a. In front of a public or private driveway;

b. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;

c. Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection;

Source: Hillsborough LDCView official code

Full Breakdown

Sec. 50-110 lists specific no-parking and no-standing zones countywide: in front of driveways, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of a crosswalk, on sidewalks, bridges, railroad tracks and bicycle paths. Vehicles must be parked within 12 inches of the curb, facing with traffic on one-way streets, and the County Administrator can post additional restrictive signs where needed for safety. A vehicle blocking a driveway that remains 24 hours after written notice can be towed at the owner's expense under Sec. 50-115.

Violations & Fines

Stopping/standing violations are enforced as parking citations; a vehicle left blocking a driveway more than 24 hours after written notice may be towed at the owner's expense under Sec. 50-115.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park in front of someone's driveway in unincorporated Hillsborough County?
No. Sec. 50-110(2)a bars standing or parking in front of any public or private driveway except to briefly load or unload passengers.
How close to a fire hydrant can I park?
Sec. 50-110(2)b prohibits standing or parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

Sources & Official References

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