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Tampa, Hillsborough County

Impact windows and doors in Tampa

Tampa sits outside the HVHZ in the wind-borne debris region, where Hillsborough County"s ASCE 7-22 Risk Category II map places the city in its 140 mph zone from Davis Islands and Bayshore to Seminole Heights. We engineer each opening, file with the City of Tampa Construction Services Division, and average $800–$1,800 per window installed.

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Tampa at a glance

Tampa in numbers

Tampa homes

We know Tampa homes

Tampa's housing runs from 1910s Craftsman bungalows in Seminole Heights to Mediterranean Revival homes along Bayshore Boulevard and new builds on Davis Islands. The median home here was built in 1985 and is worth about $420,400, per the Census. Because the city is in the county's 140 mph zone, glass must be impact-rated or protected, and a Florida Product Approval or a Miami-Dade NOA both qualify.

A same-size replacement is a $120 city trade permit plus the 2.5% state surcharge; changing an opening's size moves it to a $162 miscellaneous permit with sealed plans. We measure for free and send a written quote within 24–48 hours.

We serve Hillsborough County homes from our Fort Lauderdale office. Roofing is Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach only.

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Bayshore to Seminole Heights

Tampa, neighborhood by neighborhood

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Permits, four layers

Tampa permit steps

City addresses permit with the City of Tampa Construction Services Division at 1400 N Boulevard through Accela.

  1. 1

    Check the parcel

    We confirm the address is inside city limits, then check historic district and FEMA flood status.

    City of Tampa · Construction Services Division (1400 N Boulevard)
  2. 2

    Size the pressures

    Each opening is engineered for the 140 mph map value and its exposure category.

    Hillsborough County · ASCE 7-22 Risk Category II Basic Wind Speed Map (FBC 8th Ed. Fig. 1609.3(1))
  3. 3

    File in Accela

    Same-size swaps can go as an express trade permit; different-size openings need signed and sealed plans.

    City of Tampa · Construction Services Division (1400 N Boulevard)
  4. 4

    Final inspection approval

    A city inspector checks anchors and product approval labels before closing the permit.

    City of Tampa · Construction Services Division (1400 N Boulevard)

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Before you sign

Choosing an impact window company in Tampa

Pick a contractor who knows the 140 mph zone, South Tampa flood zones and the city's trade and plan-review permit paths.

  • State license

    Republic holds Florida contractor licenses CBC1269226 and SCC131153629, registered with the City of Tampa Construction Services Division at 1400 N Boulevard.

  • City of Tampa permits

    We file same-size swaps as trade permits and prepare sealed plans when an opening changes size.

  • Lifetime labor, original owner

    The lifetime labor warranty covers you, the original owner. It doesn't pass to a new owner if you sell.

  • Insurance on file

    Downtown Tampa condo boards and South Tampa HOAs receive our liability and workers' compensation certificates with the submittal.

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The 1921 hurricane and the 2024 storms

On October 25, 1921 a Category 3 hurricane came ashore near Tarpon Springs and pushed about 10.5 feet of surge into Tampa Bay, per the National Weather Service. In September 2024 Helene raised water 5 to 7 feet above ground inside the bay, and two weeks later Milton crossed the peninsula after landfall at Siesta Key.

Low South Tampa streets, Davis Islands and the Westshore shoreline sit in FEMA AE or VE flood zones. In flood zones, if your permitted improvements reach 50% of the home's value, the house must meet current flood elevation rules. A window job alone rarely gets there.

Windows and doors for Tampa homes

On Davis Islands and along Bayshore, bay-facing walls take Exposure D pressures and stainless hardware. In Hyde Park and Seminole Heights we size units to keep bungalow proportions, and downtown or Channelside condos start with the association's approval.

Our hinged impact doors (French and entry doors) swing out. Sliding glass doors and garage doors don't swing.

Installed estimates

Prices by size and door type

Impact windows by size

Average installed impact window price by size
WindowSizeAverage installed
Single-hung37 by 63 inchabout $1,100
Horizontal roller53 by 50 inchabout $1,250
Fixed (picture)37 by 50 inchabout $900
Casement37 by 50 inchabout $1,300

Impact doors

Typical installed impact door prices
DoorTypical installed
Single French door$2,800–$4,000
Double French door$3,800–$7,000
Sliding glass door, 2 panels$2,500–$3,500
Each extra slider panelabout $600–$800
Fiberglass entry door$2,200–$5,500
Solid garage door$2,800–$4,200

Installed estimates that vary with size, glass, and options. Every home gets its own written quote.

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Four fields. We call to book your free in-home measure.

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Grants and insurance

My Safe Florida Home and your wind-mitigation form

If you qualify for My Safe Florida Home, the state pays $2 for every $1 you pay, up to $10,000, after the program's free wind-mitigation visit (Fla. Stat. §215.5586). How the program works.

Impact windows and doors count as opening protection, Question 7 on the state's wind-mitigation form, OIR-B1-1802. A licensed inspector fills it out after the work, and your insurer sets the discount.

Questions

Tampa impact window questions

Is Tampa in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone?

No. The HVHZ is only Miami-Dade and Broward. Tampa is in the wind-borne debris region at 140 mph, so a Florida Product Approval or a Miami-Dade NOA is accepted.

What does a window permit cost in Tampa?

The City of Tampa charges $120 for a same-size exterior window or door replacement and $162 for a different-size opening, plus the 2.5% state surcharge.

What design wind speed applies?

The county's ASCE 7-22 Risk Category II layer puts Tampa in its 140 mph zone. That's a design wind speed for engineering, not a forecast.

Does Republic install roofs in Tampa?

No—in Tampa we install impact windows and exterior doors only. Roofing is Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach only.

Can a Hyde Park, Davis Islands or New Tampa association block impact windows?

No. Florida Statutes § 720.3035(6) for HOAs and § 718.113(5) for condominiums let boards review frame color and style, not ban code-compliant impact glass.

What glass ratings do I need?

Climate Zone 2 caps SHGC at 0.25 and U-factor at 0.40 for replacement windows.

What do impact doors cost?

Single French doors average $2,800–$4,000, double French doors $3,800–$7,000, and a 2-panel slider $2,500–$3,500 (plus $600–$800 per extra panel).

How does the labor warranty work for Tampa homeowners?

The lifetime labor warranty covers you, the original owner. It doesn't pass to a new owner if you sell.

Official sources

Look it up yourself

Our licenses, the product approvals, and the city's permit office are all public.

The fine print

The rules

Wind and missile rules

Hillsborough County is outside the HVHZ. Its ASCE 7-22 Risk Category II map puts Tampa and the western, bayfront half of the county in the 140 mph zone, which is in the wind-borne debris region, while inland areas such as Brandon, Valrico, Lutz and Plant City map below 140 mph, where impact protection is optional.

  • In the 140 mph zone, up to 30 feet: the large-missile test of ASTM E1996.
  • Above 30 feet: the small-missile test of the same standard.
  • Each unit needs a Florida Product Approval, or a Miami-Dade NOA, covering its size and design pressure.

Sources: Hillsborough County · ASCE 7-22 Risk Category II Basic Wind Speed Map (FBC 8th Ed. Fig. 1609.3(1)) · FBC 2023 §1609 (protection of openings) · Florida Statutes §553.842 (product approval)

Wind zone, 1921 and 2024 storm history, and City of Tampa permit costs.

Wind zone140 mph design wind speed

  • Tampa sits outside the HVHZ: the county wind layer places the city in its 140 mph Risk Category II zone, where the wind-borne debris region begins.

  • Openings under 30 feet take the large-missile test; floors above 30 feet take the small-missile test.

  • City reviewers accept a Florida Product Approval (FL#) or a Miami-Dade NOA.

Sources: Hillsborough County · ASCE 7-22 Risk Category II Basic Wind Speed Map (FBC 8th Ed. Fig. 1609.3(1)) · Florida Building Code · 8th Edition (2023) § 1609 Wind Loads · Florida Statutes § 553.842 (Product Approval)

Storms & flood zones1921, Helene and Milton

  • On October 25, 1921 a hurricane came ashore near Tarpon Springs and pushed about 10.5 feet of surge into Tampa Bay, flooding parts of downtown Tampa.

  • Helene's surge in September 2024 reached 5 to 7 feet above ground inside Tampa Bay, per the NHC report.

  • In flood zones, if your permitted improvements reach 50% of the home's value, the house must meet current flood elevation rules. A window job alone rarely gets there.

Sources: NWS Tampa Bay · Tampa Bay / Tarpon Springs Hurricane of 1921 · National Hurricane Center · Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Helene (AL092024) · FEMA Flood Map Service Center

PermitsCity of Tampa Construction Services

  • The city's trade fee for a same-size exterior window or door replacement is $120, plus the 2.5% state surcharge.

  • A different-size opening is a miscellaneous project: $162 for one- and two-family homes, with signed and sealed plans.

  • State law requires a notice of commencement over $5,000.

Sources: City of Tampa · Construction Services Division (1400 N Boulevard) · City of Tampa · Trade Permit Fee Schedule · City of Tampa · Miscellaneous Projects Fee Schedule (different-size windows/doors)

HOAs & energy codeAssociations and Low-E glass in Tampa

  • Tampa HOAs follow § 720.3035(6) and condo boards follow § 718.113(5), reviewing frame finish without barring code-compliant impact glass.

  • Climate Zone 2 limits Tampa replacement windows to 0.25 SHGC and 0.40 U-factor.

  • Downtown, Channelside and Bayshore high-rises require condo board sign-off before ordering.

Sources: Florida Statutes § 720.3035(6) (HOA Architectural Parcels) · Florida Statutes § 718.113(5) (Condominium Hurricane Protection) · Florida Building Code · Energy Conservation Climate Zone 2 (SHGC <= 0.25)

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Estimates

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How it works

From measure to walk-through

  1. Estimate

    We come to the house and measure for free. The quote is usually back within 24–48 hours.

  2. Sign the contract

    Nothing's agreed until you sign a written contract.

  3. Measurements

    We measure every opening and size it for 140 mph and its exposure.

  4. Permit

    We file with the City of Tampa Construction Services Division in Accela.

  5. Ordering materials

    Windows and doors get ordered to those measurements.

  6. Installation

    A licensed crew installs them, then walks the job with you.

  7. Final sign-off

    A city inspector checks anchors and labels and closes the permit.

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