Kitchen Cabinets in Tampa, FL
Cabinets for Hillsborough County homes and rentals, with a free 3D design and tracked freight delivery.
In unincorporated Hillsborough County, buying kitchen cabinets in Tampa’s suburbs is simpler than in much of Florida, because the county lists cabinet work among jobs that need no building permit; inside Tampa city limits, the city’s Construction Services Division decides. We are a New Jersey–based online dealer with no Tampa showroom. Send measurements and we return a free 3D design with an itemized quote in 24–48 hours; the cabinets then ship by tracked freight at our published prices, most of them listed online.
Tampa and Hillsborough by the numbers
A fast-growing county of mostly newer houses, with a relaxed stance on cabinet permits.
- Sales tax on a Hillsborough delivery
- 7.5%[1]State 6% plus Hillsborough’s 1.5% surtax for 2026.
- Homes built since 2000
- 40.4%[2]Median year built: 1993.
- Owner-occupied homes
- 61.4%[2]The other 38.6% are rented.
- New homes authorized in 2025
- 22,747[3]Tampa metro, #10 among US metros; 13,596 single-family (#8).
- Morning humidity at Tampa
- 86%[4]Annual average; September mornings reach 89%.
Cabinet work and Hillsborough permits
Hillsborough County’s list of work exempt from permits includes “cabinet work,” alongside painting, flooring and shelving, regardless of cost, as long as nothing structural changes. Plumbing, electrical and gas work for a relocated sink or range still needs its own permits. Inside Tampa city limits, the city’s Construction Services Division handles building permits, and Temple Terrace and Plant City have their own building departments.[5][9]
Replacing a 1990s or 2000s builder kitchen
Half of Hillsborough’s homes were built in 1993 or later, and many Tampa kitchens still follow the builder’s original plan: a range opening, a dishwasher beside the sink and an island or peninsula. Keeping that footprint keeps the trades out of the job. Measure the ceiling first, because it decides between 30-, 36- and 42-inch wall cabinets.[2]
Read before you order
- Kitchen cabinets in Florida: the state buying guide — climate, permits, sales tax and delivery across the state.
- Best Cabinets for Florida Humidity: Boxes, Finishes and AC
- Permit to Replace Kitchen Cabinets in Florida: When You Need One
- RTA Cabinets in Florida: Wholesale Buying, Humidity, Tax and Delivery
- Florida Kitchen Design Ideas: Coastal Cabinets That Work
Sources
- Florida Department of Revenue, Form DR-15DSS: Discretionary Sales Surtax Information for Calendar Year 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates for Hillsborough County, FL (tables B25035, B25034, B25003, B25024), via Census Reporter
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey: 2025 annual housing units authorized by metro area
- NOAA NCEI Comparative Climatic Data: relative humidity, morning and afternoon averages
- Hillsborough County: work exempt from permits
- This Old House: RTA cabinets, flat-pack shipping and assembly time per cabinet
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates for Brandon, FL (tables B25035, B25034, B25003, B25024), via Census Reporter
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates for Lakeland, FL (tables B25035, B25034, B25003, B25024), via Census Reporter
- City of Tampa Development & Growth Management: Construction Services Division (building permits and inspections in the city)
Figures checked October 2026. Tax rates and permit rules change; confirm with the agency before you rely on them.
How delivery works in Tampa
Every brand ships from its own distribution network, and the quote shows what freight to your address costs. Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel and South Tampa all get the same curbside service, with a liftgate on request.
KCD, Tribeca and J&K: shipped in 7–10 days. Fabuwood and Mantra stock: about 2 weeks. Diamond and Decorá, built to order: typically 6–8 weeks. Transit then usually runs 1–7 business days. Cartons arrive on shrink-wrapped pallets, so count them at the curb before you sign.
More in our shipping FAQ and spec books.
Buying for a Florida home? Our Florida buying guide covers the climate, permit and sales-tax questions to sort out before you order.
Planning your Tampa kitchen?
- ✓ Free 3D design of your exact layout
- ✓ Line-by-line quote, typically within 24–48 hours
- ✓ Door samples shipped to your door
- ✓ Freight to Tampa itemized up front
Popular picks for Tampa kitchens
Tampa buyers split between owner remodels and investor projects, so these finishes balance broad appeal with durability.
KCD Essential White
A white shaker from KCD’s Essential Builder Series, priced for flips and rentals.
ExploreKCD Brooklyn Bright White
A crisp slim shaker with soft-close hardware standard, for an owner-occupied remodel.
ExploreJ&K Transitional Greige K3
A gray-beige shaker for buyers who want something other than plain white.
ExploreWholesale cabinets in Tampa, flat-pack or assembled
Rentals are a big part of the Hillsborough market: 38.6% of the county’s occupied homes are rented, and a flip or a turnover between tenants needs a kitchen that ships quickly and prices cleanly. KCD’s Essential Builder Series is aimed at exactly that work.[2]
RTA (ready-to-assemble) cabinets lower the bill again because they ship flat and you build them. This Old House estimates 20–30 minutes of assembly per cabinet, so a dozen-box builder kitchen from the 1990s is one long day, and a crew turning several units can batch-build at one address.[6]
Brandon’s housing tracks the county’s closely, with a median build year of 1995 and 39.3% of homes from 2000 or later. Lakeland is in Polk County, where the 2026 rate is 7% instead of Hillsborough’s 7.5%, and 17.3% of Lakeland homes are mobile homes, which calls for careful measuring and lighter boxes.[1][7][8]
Bathroom vanities for Tampa homes
Half of Hillsborough’s homes were built in 1993 or later, so most Tampa bathrooms have builder vanities in standard widths. Matching the old width keeps the drain and supply lines where they are, and the new vanity can go on the kitchen’s quote.[2]
The county’s permit list exempts cabinet work, but its plumbing exemptions stop at repairs that leave the pipes where they are, so relocating a drain or supply line means a plumbing permit.[5]
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Common questions
Do I need a permit to replace kitchen cabinets in Hillsborough County?
Not for the cabinets themselves: the county lists cabinet work as exempt when nothing structural changes. Moving a sink, adding a circuit or changing a gas line is different and needs permits. Inside the City of Tampa, check with the city’s own building department.
What sales tax will I pay on cabinets in Tampa?
Seven and a half percent: 6% state plus Hillsborough’s 1.5% surtax for 2026. Deliveries across the bay in Pinellas carry 7%.
I am renovating several rentals around Tampa. Can you help?
Yes. Captivating Pro gives contractors and investors trade pricing and one point of contact, with no tiers or logins.
Can you ship to Brandon or Lakeland?
Yes. Brandon gets the same curbside freight and 7.5% Hillsborough rate as Tampa. Lakeland is in Polk County, so the rate there is 7%; Riverview and Wesley Chapel are covered too. Put any gated-community rules in your order notes.
Is there a wholesale cabinet warehouse in Tampa?
Not one of ours. We sell online and each brand ships from its own warehouse network. Most prices are listed online, and door samples ship to you.