Florida — Hillsborough County
Live Local Act applications for
Tampa’s growing development market
The #2 ranked Live Local county statewide, with city implementation guidance already published
— JDJ helps you navigate the administrative approval process.
State Program
Live Local Act
Local Authority
Tampa Development & Growth Mgmt. Dept.
Key Threshold
40% affordable/workforce set-aside
Have a site in Tampa?
Tell us what you’re trying to build, and we’ll screen it for
Live Local Act eligibility in Tampa.
How Tampa Regulates Development
The framework, in JDJ’s words
Each market on this site runs its own code, department names, and review process. Here’s Tampa’s.
Tampa Service Offerings
What JDJ handles in Tampa
Tampa has published its own Live Local implementation guidance — a sign the process here is mature enough to engage with directly.
Local Relevance
What actually shapes a project here
The issues, timelines, and project types that come up most often when we work in Tampa.
Local Terminology
Tampa’s terms, decoded
The vocabulary you’ll hear from city or county staff, in plain English.
From the Blog
Tampa reading, written for your project
A few pieces our team is referencing right now for clients in this market.
FAQ
Questions we hear most in Tampa
Q. Does Tampa have its own Live Local guidance?
Yes — the city’s Development & Growth Management Department has published implementation guidance, which gives more clarity than many Florida cities offer.
Yes — the city’s Development & Growth Management Department has published implementation guidance, which gives more clarity than many Florida cities offer.
Q. What counts as a qualifying parcel for Live Local in Tampa?
Land zoned commercial, industrial, or mixed-use is eligible. We screen your specific parcel before recommending the pathway.
Q. How much can parking be reduced under Live Local?
Up to 15% under current law, though the exact reduction depends on your specific site and unit mix.