What does RM-24 zoning mean in Tampa?

RM-24 is a Residential Multi-Family district under Tampa's Land Development Code allowing up to 24 dwelling units per acre, positioning it between the lower-density RM-16 and higher-density RM-35 multifamily tiers.

How do I find the zoning for an address in Tampa?

The City of Tampa Planning & Development Department's interactive zoning map shows the Land Development Code district for any parcel, and the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser provides the underlying parcel and ownership data.

Is Ybor City zoned differently than the rest of Tampa?

Yes. Ybor City is a National Historic Landmark District with its own design-review process layered on top of the underlying zoning district, so projects there need Barrio Latino Commission or equivalent historic-district review in addition to standard Land Development Code approval.

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Tampa, FL zoning map & districts

Tampa's Land Development Code is administered by the city's Planning & Development Department, with rezonings and site-plan approvals going through Tampa City Council after Planning Commission review. Residential districts are named by minimum lot width (RS-50, RS-60, RS-100) or by multifamily density per acre (RM-16, RM-24, RM-35), and the Planned Development (PD) process is used extensively for corridor and transit-adjacent projects tied to the city's Imagine 2040 comprehensive plan.

The code Tampa Land Development Code

Tampa zoning map

The Hillsborough County Property Appraiser is the source for parcel and ownership records, and the City of Tampa Planning & Development Department maintains the interactive zoning map that shows a parcel's Land Development Code district and any overlay.

There is no link to the official map here yet — confirm current district boundaries directly with the Tampa planning or zoning department.

A published summary is never the authority. The adopted ordinance and the city's official zoning map govern, and both change — verify the district and every standard on your parcel before you rely on it.

How zoning works in Tampa

Two overlays matter most to developers: the Ybor City Historic District, a National Historic Landmark with its own design-review board and use allowances, and the mobility-fee framework that replaced traditional traffic concurrency along key corridors like Nebraska Avenue and Florida Avenue, easing infill approvals in exchange for a fee tied to trip generation.

Tampa zoning districts by family

The 12 district codes below are the ones that decide most projects in Tampa, grouped by what they are for rather than by the order the ordinance prints them.

Key districts in the Tampa Land Development Code — a curated reference, not the exhaustive list. Confirm against the current adopted code.
Code	District	What it is for
Residential 6 districts
RS-50	Residential Single-Family	Standard single-family district with a 50-foot minimum lot width.
RS-60	Residential Single-Family	Single-family district with a larger 60-foot minimum lot width.
RS-100	Residential Single-Family	Large-lot single-family, 100-foot minimum width.
RM-16	Residential Multi-Family	Low-density multifamily and townhomes, up to 16 units/acre.
RM-24	Residential Multi-Family	Mid-density multifamily, up to 24 units/acre.
RM-35	Residential Multi-Family	Higher-density apartment or condominium development, up to 35 units/acre.
Mixed-use 1 district
RO	Residential-Office	Office conversions along residential-to-commercial transition corridors.
Commercial 2 districts
CG	Commercial General	General commercial corridor uses.
CN	Commercial Neighborhood	Small-scale, neighborhood-serving retail.
Industrial 2 districts
IG	Industrial General	General industrial and warehousing.
IH	Industrial Heavy	Heavy industrial uses.
Special purpose 1 district
PD	Planned Development	Negotiated, site-specific standards; heavily used for corridor and transit-adjacent projects.

Tampa zoning — common questions

What does RM-24 zoning mean in Tampa?: RM-24 is a Residential Multi-Family district under Tampa's Land Development Code allowing up to 24 dwelling units per acre, positioning it between the lower-density RM-16 and higher-density RM-35 multifamily tiers.
How do I find the zoning for an address in Tampa?: The City of Tampa Planning & Development Department's interactive zoning map shows the Land Development Code district for any parcel, and the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser provides the underlying parcel and ownership data.
Is Ybor City zoned differently than the rest of Tampa?: Yes. Ybor City is a National Historic Landmark District with its own design-review process layered on top of the underlying zoning district, so projects there need Barrio Latino Commission or equivalent historic-district review in addition to standard Land Development Code approval.

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Tampa zoning summaries on this page are provided for information, not legal advice. Confirm every project against the current adopted code for the jurisdiction.