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Property maintenance work in Hillsborough County, Florida.

1Stop Service Pro is taking maintenance vendors in Hillsborough County, Florida, in all 33 trades. Joining costs nothing, 1Stop dispatches the work and is the contracting party, and vendors are paid net-14. Hillsborough County has no response target yet: one is set once enough vetted vendors work the county.

Cost to join: $0
Payment terms: Net-14
County status: Building the bench
Largest city413,554 residents, Census 2025 estimate: Tampa
County business tax: Levied
Last updated: October 7, 2026

Today

What does 1Stop need in Hillsborough County?

Vendors, in every trade. 1Stop is building its bench in Hillsborough County, and the county gets a response target once enough vetted vendors work it, and not before.

The county

Where would a Hillsborough County vendor drive?

Tampa is the county seat and the largest city, with 413,554 residents in the Census Bureau's 2025 estimate. Plant City, with 44,118, and Temple Terrace, with 27,075, are its other two incorporated cities.

That leaves 69% of the county's 1,574,115 residents outside any city, so most Hillsborough County addresses answer to the county rather than a city. The county grew 7.8% between 2020 and 2025.

Hillsborough County borders five other counties in 1Stop's region: Hardee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk. The application takes every Florida county you will drive to, so list them all.

For roofing and restoration crews: FEMA designated Hillsborough County for Individual Assistance after Hurricane Ian (2022), Hurricane Idalia (2023), Hurricane Debby (2024), Hurricane Helene (2024) and Hurricane Milton (2024).

Tampa: 413,554 residents
Plant City: 44,118 residents
Temple Terrace: 27,075 residents

Local considerations

A county certificate for journeymen

Hillsborough County issues a Certificate of Competency to journeyman electricians and plumbers. The county's page notes that the state has no requirement for anyone to hold a journeyman certificate of competency.

Getting set up

What does a vendor need to work in Hillsborough County?

Hillsborough County levies a local business tax, collected by its tax collector. A state-licensed business shows the license first (section 205.194).

A contractor the state licenses through DBPR that has paid the business tax where its business is based owes no other city or county a business tax for temporary work there (section 205.065).

Building permits for unincorporated Hillsborough County go through the county's Development Services.

A registered contractor can work only where its registration applies, so for work here it has to cover Hillsborough County; a certified one works anywhere in Florida. 1Stop holds the license on file in the licensed trades, with a certificate of insurance and a W-9 for everyone.

County business tax: Tax collector
Building permits: Development Services
Check a Florida license: Verify a Licensee

Landscaping and irrigation

When can a lawn be watered in Hillsborough County?

Hillsborough County's fertilizer ordinance bars fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus from June 1 through September 30.

Nitrogen fertilizer has to be at least 50% slow-release, and no fertilizer goes on within 10 feet of any surface water.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District has extended its Modified Phase III water shortage restrictions through March 31, 2027, and they cover all of Hillsborough County. Lawn watering is limited to one day a week, set by the last digit of the address, and the district tells residents to check their city or county first, since many set their own day and hours.

Southwest Florida Water Management District: Watering rules

Trades

Which trades can apply for Hillsborough County?

Questions

What vendors ask about Hillsborough County.

How do I get property maintenance work in Hillsborough County?

Apply to 1Stop's vendor network and list Hillsborough County among the counties you drive to. 1Stop reviews and approves your application, checks your certificate of insurance, W-9 and any license your trade needs, and dispatches work once that file is complete. Joining is free, and payment is net-14.

What does 1Stop dispatch in Hillsborough County today?

Not yet: 1Stop signs Hillsborough County vendors first. Then a manager requests service like an Uber ride and is paired at once with the best match for the job, not just the cheapest.

Is Tampa the largest city in Hillsborough County?

Yes. Tampa is both the county seat and the largest city, with 413,554 residents. Plant City and Temple Terrace are the other two incorporated cities.

Who issues building permits in Hillsborough County?

The county's Development Services, which its own page says provides planning, zoning, development review and building inspection services for all of unincorporated Hillsborough County.

Does Hillsborough County require a business tax receipt?

Yes, for a business based there: Hillsborough County levies a local business tax through its tax collector. A licensed contractor based elsewhere in Florida that pays the tax at home owes Hillsborough County none for temporary work.

Which nearby counties can a Hillsborough County vendor add?

Hardee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk: each borders Hillsborough County and is in 1Stop's region.

Neighbouring counties

Hillsborough County for property managers

Hillsborough County, every trade

The Tampa Bay area

Guides for vendors

Sources

Where these facts come from.

Last updated October 7, 2026

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