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Do I need a permit for a water heater replacement in Tampa, FL?

Short answer: Yes, a permit is required for a water heater replacement in Tampa, FL.

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Yes, but it is an Express Permit with no plan review.

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Cost

Fee not extracted; see City of Tampa Construction Services fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.tampa.gov/construction-services/how-do-i

Where to apply

City of Tampa Construction Services (Accela online; Express Permits)

Permitting authority: City of Tampa Development & Economic Opportunity, Construction Services. Applies in the City of Tampa only; unincorporated Hillsborough County has its own building department. Simple jobs such as water heater replacement and roofing use Express Permits with no plan review. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“No. Many projects do not require plan review (e.g. water heater replacement, A/C change-out, roofing, etc.) The permits issued for these projects can be obtained by using our Express Permits”

Source: https://www.tampa.gov/construction-services/how-do-i

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