Tampa is the largest ADU-active metro in Florida by permit volume. The city's ordinance is broad, owner-occupancy is not required, and rental demand is steady. A Tooly drops cleanly into most Tampa single-family lots.
The City of Tampa Development Services permits ADUs in most residential zoning districts (RS-50, RS-60, RS-75, RS-100, and the RM districts). Highlights of the ordinance:
| Tooly unit (delivered, furnished, finished) | $85,000 |
| Tampa building permit + impact fees | $2,800 – $5,500 |
| Foundation + site prep | $10,000 – $18,000 |
| Utility tie-ins | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Total installed cost | $102,800 – $120,500 |
Furnished 1-bedroom rents in Tampa's core neighborhoods (Seminole Heights, Riverside Heights, Tampa Heights, V.M. Ybor) sit at $1,400–$1,700/month. South Tampa, Davis Islands, and Hyde Park push toward $1,800–$2,200. Cash-flow positive across the whole metro.
Realistic total timeline from contract to move-in: 13–18 weeks. Tampa moves faster than Miami on permits in most cases.
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