If your mobile or manufactured home in Wimauma is sloping, rocking, or missing skirting or tie-downs, a local pro can usually fix it, and the first thing to settle is who issues permits for your address. Wimauma is an unincorporated community in southeast Hillsborough County, so there is no city building department, and permit questions go to the county. Below is what to know about permits, river and rain flooding, wind ratings, and evacuation orders before you hire anyone.
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Common mobile home work around Wimauma
Requests in this part of the county tend to fall into a handful of jobs, and each has its own guide:
- Leveling and re-blocking when floors slope, doors stick, or drywall cracks. See mobile home leveling.
- Tie-downs and ground anchors that hold the home against wind. See mobile home tie-downs and Florida tie-down requirements.
- Skirting that has cracked, rotted, or come loose. See mobile home skirting.
- A vapor barrier over bare ground under the home. See vapor barrier installation.
- Roof-over work on an aging roof. See mobile home roof-over.
- Inspections and insurance, which are often linked on older homes. See the 4-point inspection guide and mobile home insurance in Florida.
Which permit office covers Wimauma
Wimauma is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County. That means building permits for a home there are handled by Hillsborough County Development Services rather than by a city.
| Location | Office | How to reach it |
|---|---|---|
| Wimauma (unincorporated Hillsborough County) | Hillsborough County Development Services | Permits are filed online through HillsGovHub. The county has a “Residential & Mobile Home Checklists” page and lists Permitting@HCFL.gov for questions. |
The county’s checklist page does not spell out whether a tie-down, set-up, or roof job needs a permit, so email before work starts and ask about your specific job. If your lot is in a park, also ask the park office what it requires. The state side is covered in our tie-down requirements guide.
Flooding: check your own address
The Little Manatee River runs through this part of Hillsborough County, and the National Weather Service and the U.S. Geological Survey both keep a river gauge on it at US 301 near Wimauma. Heavy rain upstream can send the river up, and the gauge is the place to see the current level. It is a good reason to look at your lot before the wet season rather than after.
Hillsborough County explains that evacuation zones and flood zones are different things. Evacuation zones (A to E) are based on storm surge. Flood zones are federal designations of flooding risk year round, including from heavy rain, so a home can sit outside every evacuation zone and still be in a high-risk flood zone. Look up your address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center, or use the “Find my flood zone” page in the flooding section of hcfl.gov.
If your home sits low, ask the pro how high it is set above grade and how water leaves the lot. A vapor barrier helps with ground moisture, but it does not stop floodwater, and a standard policy does not cover flood (see our insurance guide).
Wind ratings for manufactured homes
Homes built since July 1994 are built to one of three HUD wind zones. Under the federal standard (24 CFR 3280.305), Zone II is designed for 100 mph winds and Zone III for 110 mph. The rule lists 14 Florida counties in Zone III, including nearby Manatee and Pinellas, and all other Florida counties are Zone II. Hillsborough is not on the Zone III list, so a home in Wimauma falls in Wind Zone II. Your own home’s rating is on its HUD data plate, which federal rules (24 CFR 3280.5) put near the main electrical panel or in another readily accessible, visible spot. Homes built before July 1994 were not built to these zones, which is one reason older homes deserve a close look at their tie-downs.
Hurricane evacuation for mobile homes
Hillsborough County has ordered mobile and manufactured homes to leave even when other homes outside the surge zones were not told to. In August 2023 the county ordered all homes in Zone A, plus manufactured and mobile homes, to evacuate. Before Hurricane Milton in October 2024 it issued a mandatory evacuation for Zones A and B and all mobile and manufactured homes. Those orders applied county-wide, so a Wimauma home was covered by them whether or not it sat in a surge zone.
- Know your zone before the season starts. Zones run A to E, and some areas are not in any zone.
- Sign up for HCFL Alert, the county’s official notification system, at hcfl.gov/StaySafe.
- The county calls shelters a last resort and offers pet-friendly shelters during evacuations. Pets need proof of rabies vaccination and, for dogs and cats, a license.
- For other questions, the county’s At Your Service help page is at hcfl.gov/atyourservice.
For preparation steps, see our Florida mobile home hurricane checklist. Strong tie-downs matter, but an evacuation order for your home type still applies.
What to ask before you hire
- Who pulls the permit, if one is needed, and who pays for it.
- Whether the work affects your insurance or a recent 4-point inspection.
- What the quote includes: pier count, anchors, access to the lot, and cleanup.
- How the pro will handle drainage if your lot holds water after rain.
Nearby
Wimauma is part of Hillsborough County. See our Hillsborough County page for county-wide information, or our Plant City page if your home is closer to the Polk County line.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues mobile home permits in Wimauma?
Wimauma is unincorporated, so Hillsborough County Development Services handles building permits, filed online through HillsGovHub. The county lists Permitting@HCFL.gov for questions, so email before work begins and ask about your specific job.
Do mobile homes in Wimauma have to evacuate for a hurricane?
Only if the county orders it. In August 2023 and again before Hurricane Milton in 2024, Hillsborough County ordered mobile and manufactured homes to evacuate. Sign up for HCFL Alert and check hcfl.gov/StaySafe for current orders.
How do I find out if my home is in a flood zone?
Search your address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov. Hillsborough County also has a “Find my flood zone” page. Flood zones are different from evacuation zones.
What wind zone is my manufactured home?
Hillsborough County is HUD Wind Zone II (100 mph design). Your own home’s rating is on its HUD data plate, which federal rules place near the main electrical panel or another readily accessible spot.
How do I get a quote for leveling in Wimauma?
Fill out the free quote form on this page. Describe the problem, such as sloping floors or sticking doors, and a local pro will follow up. Cost depends on home size, number of piers, and access.
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