Pinellas & Hillsborough counties · Tampa Bay

    Home builder in Tampa Bay and Pinellas County, priced upfront.

    Custom homes, spec homes and build-to-rent homes and townhomes across Tampa Bay, with projects in Pinellas County. Every project is phased, costs are set out upfront, and our in-house team builds it.

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    How we build in Tampa

    Phased, priced upfront, built in-house

    Phased

    Each project runs in defined phases, each with its own scope and cost.

    Costs upfront

    The full budget is set out before work starts, line by line.

    In-house

    Our own team manages and builds every phase.

    Costs controlled

    Spending is tracked against the budget at every phase.

    Homeowners

    Build your custom home for 10–15% under market value.*

    * Based on Hivesta-built homes, comparing the owner's total build cost with the home's appraised value at completion. Results vary by lot, plan and market.

    Investors

    Spec and build-to-rent homes and townhomes with more than one exit: sell, rent, or refinance with a DSCR loan.

    Pinellas County is largely built out, so many new homes go on infill lots or replace older homes. Hivesta builds single-family homes and townhomes there and across Tampa Bay for homeowners and investors. Every project is phased, with costs set out upfront and built by our in-house team, so the budget stays controlled.

    Tampa at a glance

    Tampa Bay metro median single-family sale price
    $400,000 (Florida Realtors, Sept 2026)
    Pinellas County median single-family sale price
    $464,950 (Pinellas REALTOR Organization, Aug 2026)
    Florida median single-family sale price
    $415,000 (Florida Realtors, Sept 2026)
    Typical new construction
    $150–$180/sq ft
    Hivesta homes start at
    $105/sq ft before fee

    Figures are estimates as of October 2026; verify with current local data before making decisions. Starting price per square foot on a standard plan, before our fee. Excludes land, site work (fill, well, septic) and impact fees. Your price depends on lot, plan and finishes.

    Lots, site work and permits in Tampa

    Lot and site costs to check

    • Much of coastal Pinellas is in FEMA flood zones; finished floor height and foundation type follow the flood map
    • Most Pinellas lots are on city or county water and sewer; outlying Hillsborough and Pasco lots may need well and septic
    • Tearing down an older home means demolition, utility disconnects and sometimes fill, which we budget upfront
    • Impact fees vary by county and city; we include them in your budget

    Permitting

    • St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo and other Pinellas cities run their own building departments; unincorporated areas permit through Pinellas County
    • In Hillsborough, the City of Tampa and the county permit separately

    Areas we serve

    • St. Petersburg
    • Clearwater
    • Largo
    • Pinellas Park
    • Seminole
    • Dunedin
    • Tampa
    • Brandon

    Hivesta projects nearby: Pinellas County. We build anywhere in Florida.

    Price, warranty, financing

    Below market, backed by warranty

    Starting at

    $105/sq ft + fee

    New construction in Florida typically runs $150–$180/sq ft, and $200–$300/sq ft in some markets. Our fee is added on top: a percentage of construction cost, agreed before work starts.

    Starting price per square foot on a standard plan, before our fee. Excludes land, site work (fill, well, septic) and impact fees. Your price depends on lot, plan and finishes.

    3-year extended warranty

    Every Hivesta home comes with a 3-year extended warranty, on top of the warranties Florida law requires.

    Financing that fits the plan

    Construction-to-permanent loans for homeowners, private construction loans for investors, DSCR refinancing for rentals and new FHA-insured options for build-to-rent communities. We can get approved with your lender too.

    How to finance your build

    Lenders and loan partners we've worked with

    Lake Michigan Credit Union, UWM, Promise Home Loans, The Federal Savings Bank, Nextres, Lima One Capital, FCI Lender Services, FidusFi.

    Logos are trademarks of their owners and are shown to identify lenders we have worked with. We can also work with the lender of your choice.

    Building in Tampa: questions

    How much does it cost to build a house in Tampa Bay?

    Hivesta homes start at $105/sq ft for the house on a standard plan, before our fee (a percentage of construction cost, agreed upfront). Typical new construction in Tampa Bay runs $150–$180/sq ft. Land, site work (fill, well, septic) and impact fees are extra, and every cost is set out phase by phase before you build.

    Do you build build-to-rent homes in Tampa Bay?

    Yes. We build spec homes to sell and build-to-rent homes and townhomes. Because costs are set out upfront and controlled through each phase, you can plan more than one exit: sell at completion, rent, or refinance into a DSCR loan once the home is leased.

    Can I rebuild on a lot in Pinellas County?

    Often, yes. A free feasibility report checks zoning and flood zone for your address. We then price demolition, site work and the new home phase by phase before you commit.

    Ready to build in Tampa?

    Get a free feasibility report for your lot, or tell us about your project.

    Get a free lot feasibility report

    Or call (689) 254-3553 or email info@hivestaconstruction.com.