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Tampa street permit, in short
Right of Way Permit: Temporary Structure in ROW (Dumpster, Trailer, PODS, etc.), from City of Tampa, Right of Way Permitting Section (Planning Division).
Fee: $150.00 total ($50.00 base fee + $100.00 permit fee). Lane closure on a local road adds $50; on collectors/arterials, $50 base + $150 per lane.
Read from the city's own pages, October 2026. Full rules and sources.
Which container
A single-room job in Tampa usually needs a 10-yard; a full kitchen or garage, a 20; a whole house, a 30. Weight, not space, sets the price on heavy debris. All five sizes.
Common questions
What if the dumpster stays off the street?
Generally no. The Tampa rule kicks in when a container takes up public right-of-way. Private driveways and lots are usually outside it, but an HOA can still say no.
Who applies for the street permit?
Fees set by Resolution No. 2022-638. Apply through Accela (aca-prod.accela.com/TAMPA). Contact rightofwaypermitting@tampagov.net, (813) 274-3104.
What does the Tampa permit cost?
$150.00 total ($50.00 base fee + $100.00 permit fee). Lane closure on a local road adds $50; on collectors/arterials, $50 base + $150 per lane.