Hillsborough County carports · Tampa · Brandon · Plant City
Hurricane-engineered steel carports, garages, RV and boat covers and workshops across the Tampa Bay area. We handle the engineering and the county or city permit, then deliver and install on your property.
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Hillsborough County carports
Shopping for Hillsborough County carports that can handle Tampa Bay storms? We design, permit and install steel carports, metal garages, RV covers and clear-span buildings from South Tampa to Plant City. For example, every building is engineered for the design wind speed at your address, and across Florida those speeds run from about 115 to 170 mph.
We install in every Florida county except Miami-Dade and Broward, and permitting assistance is included with every order. To get started, compare our installed price charts or read the metal garage buyer’s guide.
Popular in Hillsborough County
From two-car carports in Brandon to equipment barns in Plant City and boat covers in Apollo Beach, these are the buildings we install most.
Shade and storm protection for cars, trucks and golf carts.
Fully enclosed with wind-rated or impact-rated roll-up doors.
Equipment, hay and livestock buildings for Plant City, Dover, Lithia and Wimauma.
32′ to 60′ wide buildings for contractors, fleets and storage.
Built for Tampa Bay
Hillsborough County runs from the bayfront and coastal neighborhoods of Tampa Bay to strawberry farms and acreage out east. As a result, buildings here face hurricane winds, storm surge risk near the bay, flood zones, lightning season and heavy summer rain.
Our Hillsborough recommendation
This setup holds up best to Tampa Bay storms and summer downpours. In addition, it is what reviewers expect to see on the drawings.
Permit services
All of them enforce the Florida Building Code. However, each has its own forms and review process. We know the process for each one.
| Where your property is | Who reviews the permit |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated Hillsborough County (Brandon, Riverview, Valrico, Lutz, Carrollwood, Town ’n’ Country, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City Center, Seffner and more) | Hillsborough County, filed online through HillsGovHub |
| City of Tampa | City of Tampa |
| Plant City | City of Plant City |
| Temple Terrace | City of Temple Terrace |
What the county asks for
For unincorporated Hillsborough County, accessory structures larger than 150 sq. ft. (which includes almost every carport) need these items. Meanwhile, we prepare everything except your survey and owner signatures.
We prepare
Digitally signed and sealed by a Florida-registered architect or engineer, to the current Florida Building Code.
We prepare
Scaled drawing with lot lines and dimensions, all structures, setbacks, easements, conservation areas and wetlands.
We prepare
Filed as a Residential Miscellaneous Permit – Building.
Required
A statement that no trees will be removed, or a tree removal request for trees 12″ or larger in trunk diameter.
Before 1st inspection
A certified, recorded Notice of Commencement.
You provide
Your property survey, HOA approval if required, and owner signatures.
Source: Hillsborough County Residential Accessory Structure Requirements. City permits: City of Tampa · Plant City · Temple Terrace. Requirements can change; we confirm them when we file.
Service area
Delivery and installation are included anywhere in the county. We install in every Florida county except Miami-Dade and Broward.
HOA tip: deed-restricted communities in FishHawk, Westchase, New Tampa and Riverview often need HOA approval before a permit. So, send it with your survey and we will build it into the timeline.
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FAQ
Yes. Hillsborough County requires a building permit for residential accessory structures larger than 150 sq. ft., including carports and sheds, and Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace have their own building departments. Because of that, we prepare the engineering and file the permit for you.
Permits are filed online through HillsGovHub as a Residential Miscellaneous Permit – Building, with plans signed and sealed by a Florida-registered architect or engineer and a site plan. In short, we prepare and file the package, and you sign any owner forms.
A scaled drawing with property lines and lot dimensions, all existing structures, the new building, front, side and rear setbacks, easements, conservation areas and wetlands. Hillsborough County also asks for a statement that no trees will be removed, or a tree removal request for protected trees.
Tampa reviews accessory structures inside city limits with its own permit guide. It asks for a site plan with flood zone information and plans sealed by a Florida-licensed architect or engineer, and a sealed topographic survey for accessory structures of 1,000 sq. ft. or more.
Hillsborough County requires a certified, recorded Notice of Commencement before the first inspection. Under Florida law the requirement applies when the direct contract is greater than $5,000. In addition, we help you record it.
Yes. Every building is engineered to the Florida Building Code design wind speed for your exact address. Florida design wind speeds run from about 115 to 170 mph, and bayfront sites in South Tampa, Apollo Beach and Ruskin are at the higher end.
Yes. Delivery and installation are included anywhere in Hillsborough County, from Tampa and Brandon to Plant City, Riverview and Sun City Center.
Tell us what you want to build and where. We will send a price that includes engineering, permitting, delivery and installation.
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