Apply for a Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Permit

Apply for a Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) permit if your project or special event will impede traffic in any way

If your project or special event will impede traffic in any way, shape or form, or for any work done within 15 feet from the edge of the roadway, you will need to apply for a permit. You only need a TTC permit for any work or event lasting longer than two hours.

Fees

Base application fee: $50 per permit
Collector or arterial traffic lane closed: $150 for each lane

Things to remember

Make sure that the address for your proposed project lies within unincorporated Hillsborough County. We do not issue permits for projects within the municipalities of Tampa, Plant City or Temple Terrace.
Type of request: Road closures, lane closure and number of lanes, other with description
See the for complete and detailed information on policies and procedures for Right-of-Way (ROW) and TTC permits
Several entities that operate within Hillsborough County are exempt from permitting fees under certain conditions. Failure to provide the name of the entity you are working for can lead to incorrectly applied charges and undue processing delays.
You must pay all fees at the time of the application
All temporary road closure permit applications must be received 30 days prior to proposed implementation date

Permit rules

The following are the rules for all TTC permits

Times and dates on permits are for normal workdays only

High volume roads: 9 AM to 4 PM
Low volume roads: 8 AM to 5 PM
Any work done outside these hours must be approved on a separate permit

Must observe all County safety regulations
Take measures to safely conduct the public through the project area, including displaying safety devices

For all road closures

You are required to post Portable Message Signs (PMS) as public notification on the subject roadway a minimum of seven days prior
Notification sign must include the following:

Proposed start and finish date of the closure
Special hours of the closure, if applicable
Telephone number, (813) 272-5275, for additional information

Closure length rules and neighborhood meetings

For road closures of more than 7 consecutive days (private applicants), BOCC approval is required

The BOCC requires applicants to hold a neighborhood meeting at least 14 days prior to requesting BOCC approval
The neighborhood meeting must be noticed in accordance with Board Policy 09.03.06.00 for Siting and Development for Public Facilities
To request a list of registered neighborhoods within a designated radius of the road closure, submit a Public Records Request or contact the Office of Neighborhood Relations.

The neighborhood meeting discussion must include the following:

Proposed road closure timeline
Date of the BOCC meeting when the closure request is to be considered
Process for citizen participation at the BOCC Meeting, including County contact information for staff and the commissioners, as well as the process for getting graphics for video cleared for presentation to the BOCC

Applicants must provide written advance notice to ttcpermits@hcfl.gov 30 days before the neighborhood meeting
For road closures of more than 30 consecutive days (private and public applicants) and in cases where severe weather is imminent, the Project Manager and contractor(s), must have a comprehensive emergency action plan to prepare and to secure the job site according with the Hillsborough County Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines

How to

Complete the Temporary Traffic Control online application.

What's next

Staff will review and return the application within 5 days of receipt
Complex projects requiring extensive travel lane realignments, traffic signal modifications, or multiple closures will require an extended review time

Links and forms for ROW:

General permit resources

Get help

Department:
Email: permitting@hcfl.gov
Phone: (813) 272-5600