What do Hillsborough permit records show about pool costs?
RG Holdings' analysis of Hillsborough County pool permit records filed 2025-10-27 to 2026-10-21 found a median declared value of $64,698 across 898 permits with a declared value (1,070 permits in total), with the middle half between $18,941 and $100,000. These are permit declarations, not installed prices or what homeowners paid. Method and data notes.
Hillsborough County by the numbers
Source: Hillsborough County permit records (2025-10-27 to 2026-10-21). Values are what was declared on the permit application, not a price quote or final invoice; ask several licensed contractors for quotes. How we counted
Start with the county valuation figures
Hillsborough County permit records show a median declared pool permit value of $64,698 (median of 898 permits with a declared value). The middle half of declared values falls within $18,941-$100,000, across 1,070 permits involving 168 contractors during the reporting period.
The median is the midpoint of the recorded declared values. The middle-half range leaves out the lower and upper portions of those values; it is not a minimum-to-maximum price range or a promised construction budget.
Compare suburb figures without treating them as quotes
Riverview has a median declared value of $60,000 (median of 135 permits with a declared value) and a middle-half range of $14,500-$93,670. Valrico's corresponding figures are $43,500 (median of 52 permits with a declared value) and $17,650-$79,500, while Lithia's are $49,500 (median of 92 permits with a declared value) and $15,012-$99,175.
Apollo Beach has a median declared value of $56,250 (median of 134 permits with a declared value) and a middle-half range of $15,958-$103,000. Brandon's figures are $32,500 (median of 48 permits with a declared value) and $15,155-$106,838. All figures come from Hillsborough County permit records and represent declared values, not price quotes.
Differences between suburbs do not establish what an identical pool would cost in each place. The records alone do not explain differences in project scope or reporting.
Ask what the proposed price actually includes
Request an itemized scope for design, site preparation, pool structure, finish, circulation equipment, electrical work, decking and safety features. Ask how permit-related work and inspections are addressed in the proposal.
Have the builder identify exclusions and allowances for access, excavation conditions, drainage, landscaping repair and utility work. Ask who approves additional work and how a change becomes part of the contract.
Separate design choices from ongoing ownership
Ask for comparable proposals for the pool types you are considering, such as concrete or fiberglass. Keep dimensions, decking and equipment choices consistent when comparing them.
Discuss heating, a spa, automation, lighting and enclosure options separately. Request equipment specifications and maintenance guidance so you can consider ownership needs alongside the construction proposal. Cost varies; get several quotes.
Get pricing from independent contractors
Riverview Pool Builder Quotes is a referral service operated by RG Holdings. We connect you with independently licensed local pool builders and do not perform, sell or install construction.
The contractor you choose supplies the project quote and contract. Compare scope, payment terms, exclusions and any contractor or manufacturer warranties before making your decision.
Questions homeowners ask
Can I budget exactly the median declared value?
No. The median describes recorded declared permit values, not a quote for your property. It does not establish what your design includes or what your final contract will cost. Cost varies; get several quotes.
Does the valuation range include every project?
No. The range shown covers the middle half of declared values in Hillsborough County permit records. It excludes values at both ends and should not be presented as a complete pool price range.
Does RG Holdings provide a construction quote?
No. RG Holdings operates the referral service. Independent pool builders provide their own quotes, contracts and construction services.
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