Permits for a Tampa dumpster

50% of homes are detached houses, which means most containers land in a driveway with no city permit needed.

PermitRight of Way Permit: Temporary Structure in ROW (Dumpster, Trailer, PODS, etc.)
Issued byCity 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.
RulesFees set by Resolution No. 2022-638. Apply through Accela (aca-prod.accela.com/TAMPA). Contact rightofwaypermitting@tampagov.net, (813) 274-3104.

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These pages were read in October 2026. Confirm the fee with the city or your hauler before you book; fees change.

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