The City of Tampa has designated Hyde Park, Seminole Heights, Tampa Heights and Ybor City as historical neighborhoods and provided District Overlays with strict rules for new structures.

Ybor City and Tampa Heights still have some beautiful, affordable vacant lots, as well as lots with teardowns available.

So how do you navigate the requirements to build a new house on one of those lots? The first step is to understand why there are District Overlays. Take Ybor City for example. The city says:

“The purpose of the Ybor City Historic District is to promote and preserve this historic district and its landmarks for the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the public through the preservation, protection and regulation of buildings, sites, monuments, structures and other areas of historic interest or importance within the Ybor City area of the city; to safeguard the heritage of our city by preserving and regulating this district and its landmarks, which reflect elements of our cultural, social, economic, political and architectural history; to preserve and enhance the environmental quality and safety of this district and the neighborhoods within it; to strengthen the city’s economic base by the stimulation of the tourist industry; to establish, stabilize and improve property values; to foster economic development and manage growth.”

So the next step is to find a builder who understands the numerous details of the overlay district requirements. If you already own a vacant lot in one of the historical districts, or were looking to purchase one, All State Homes has the expertise you need to successfully build a home that will meet the Overlay District requirements.

Contact All State Homes to discuss building a home that will fit nicely within the City of Tampa District Overlays or other historical neighborhoods in the Tampa Bay area.