Water Service Commitment Process Flow Charts:

• Simple Water Meter Service (PDF)
• All Other (PDF)

Major Water Department Fees Associated with a Development Project:

• Connection and Service Fees (PDF)
• Fireline Connection and Service Fees (PDF)
• Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) Fees (PDF)

Helpful Documents:

• Engineering Standard Details (PDF)
• Construction Drawings Checklist (PDF)
• Water Atlas Information Form (PDF)
• Tampa Water Department Technical Manual (PDF)

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Applications for water service:

• Utility Service Application for Single Family Residence/Duplex (PDF)

• Application for Irrigation Meter (PDF)

• Irrigation Meter Information Sheet (PDF)

Mail completed applications to:

Development Services Center

1400 N. Boulevard

Tampa, FL 33607

Or

Tampa Water Department

306 East Jackson Street, 5E

Tampa, FL 33602

Multi-family and/or Non-Residential/Subdivison Development

• A separate application fee is required for each individual application.
• An application is required for each domestic meter being requested.
• No more than one (1) domestic meter can be installed for each premise or legal description.

Application for water service:

• Utility Service Application for Multi-family/Non-residential Developments (PDF)

Please attach the relevant Application Fee:

Please attach the following information to your application (if applicable):

• Statement of your intentions for installation if a larger water service (Developer or City installed).
• Address verification if proposed structure, (call 274-8405).
• A detailed site plan for the development indicating the location of the property, the location and size of the building(s), site roadways, outside piping, project frontage on public right-of-way, and proposed new utility piping by others in this area.
• A copy of your final plat, if subdivision is outside City limits or there is no clear public right of way.
• Plumbing plans
• Boundary Survey
• Landscaping and Storm Drainage Plans
• Documentation for any special water uses.
• Proof of ownership of property, if not verifiable with County Property Appraiser's Office (preferably a deed).
• Signed authorization form from the owner of the property granting your company the right to sign the application.
• If property is within shared development with master metered water services (e.g., strip retail center), please provide both existing and proposed water demands (via the Water Customer Data Sheet and current City of Tampa Water Department account information).
• Benchmark elevation and final grade elevation or statement of no grade changes.
• Anticipated water consumption in gallons per day.
• If your project falls within either the Downtown and South Tampa or Northeast Contribution in Aid of Construction Areas, you must complete the ERC Calculation Spreadsheet included in the application package.

Submit your application and attachments to:

Tampa Water Department

306 East Jackson St. 5E

Tampa, FL 33602

Fax: (813) 274-7435

Please allow approximately 2 weeks for a response.

NOTE: Please be advised that the review process for applications is generally time critical for all applicants. Your patience is appreciated as your application is reviewed and processed in the order in which it was received. The completeness and integrity of submitted documentation is helpful in ensuring an efficient commitment process. Providing an email address on your application may decrease time utilized for communication purposes.

Should you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Tampa Water Department: Phone: (813) 274-8121; Fax: (813) 274-7435

(page last reviewed: 02/21/13)