At a glance
| Location | Unincorporated Hillsborough County (Lithia area), southeast of Tampa |
|---|---|
| CDD | Fishhawk Ranch CDD, formed April 30, 2019 by merging three earlier districts |
| Size | About 2,562.8 acres; 5,026 residential and commercial units |
| FY 2027 CDD assessment | $1,198.49 to $2,097.30 per unit per year |
| HOAs | FishHawk Ranch Homeowner's Association and Starling FishHawk Ranch Homeowner's Association, plus smaller associations |
| Amenities | Aquatic Club pools and fitness center, Starling Club pools, Palmetto Club |
What FishHawk Ranch is
FishHawk Ranch is a master-planned community outside Tampa city limits in unincorporated Hillsborough County. Its community development district was created by a Hillsborough County ordinance effective April 30, 2019, which merged FishHawk CDD, FishHawk CDD II and FishHawk CDD III into one district. The district covers about 2,562.8 acres and 5,026 residential and commercial units.
The CDD operates amenities including the Aquatic Club pools and fitness center, the Starling Club pools and the Palmetto Club, which can be rented.
FishHawk Ranch CDD assessments for 2026-27
The district's fiscal year 2027 schedule sets an operations and maintenance assessment of $1,198.49 per unit for every lot type. Some sections also pay debt service on bonds issued in 2013, 2017 or 2020. The totals below will appear on the November 2026 Hillsborough County tax bill and include collection costs; owners can get a discount of up to 4% for paying early.
| Lot type (district area) | FY 2027 total per year |
|---|---|
| Single family (I) | $1,198.49 |
| Single family (II-03 / II-04 / II-17) | $1,586.77 / $1,581.47 / $1,601.21 |
| Townhome (II-03 / II-04 / II-17) | $1,491.31 / $1,485.72 / $1,500.54 |
| Villa or cottage (III) | $1,728.15 |
| Single family 50'/55', 60', 70', 80' (III) | $1,776.16 / $1,872.27 / $2,001.04 / $2,097.30 |
| Custom lots (III) | $2,096.93 |
To find which row applies, look up the parcel on the Hillsborough County Tax Collector site and match the CDD line on the latest bill.
HOA costs on top of the CDD
FishHawk Ranch has two main homeowners associations, the FishHawk Ranch Homeowner's Association, Inc. and the Starling FishHawk Ranch Homeowner's Association, Inc., plus several smaller associations. They enforce covenants and deed restrictions and handle architectural review. The CDD does not publish HOA dues, so ask the seller or the management company for the current amount and any sub-association fee.
Not every home with a FishHawk address is in this CDD. Other districts nearby, such as FishHawk IV CDD, are separate, so confirm which district is on the tax bill.
What to check before buying in FishHawk Ranch
- Unincorporated status: this area is outside Tampa city limits, so Hillsborough County (not the City of Tampa) handles zoning, permits and most services. Confirm the jurisdiction on the property appraiser record.
- Flood zone: look up the address with Hillsborough County's Find My FEMA Flood Zone tool or the FEMA Flood Map Service Center, and ask for an elevation certificate if the seller has one. The county's Floodplain Viewer also shows county-developed floodplain maps. The Tampa flood zone guide explains the maps.
- Evacuation zone: Hillsborough County revised its evacuation zones for 2026, expanding Zone A farther inland along the coast and Alafia River. Check the current zone for the address.
- Schools: check the address in the Hillsborough County Public Schools zone locator; see the Tampa schools guide.
- Property tax: the assessed value resets after a sale, so estimate taxes from your purchase price rather than the seller's bill. See Hillsborough County property tax.
For more planned communities, see new construction in Tampa and nearby Valrico.
Common questions
How much is the CDD fee in FishHawk Ranch?+
For fiscal year 2027, the Fishhawk Ranch CDD's total annual assessment runs from $1,198.49 to $2,097.30 per unit, depending on the lot type and whether the lot pays bond debt service. Every unit pays the same $1,198.49 operations and maintenance charge. The amount appears on the November 2026 Hillsborough County tax bill.
Is FishHawk Ranch in Tampa?+
No. FishHawk Ranch is in unincorporated Hillsborough County, in the Lithia area southeast of Tampa. Hillsborough County handles zoning and permits, and county rather than city tax rates apply. Confirm the jurisdiction and taxing district for any home on the property appraiser record.
What HOAs are in FishHawk Ranch?+
FishHawk Ranch has two main homeowners associations, the FishHawk Ranch Homeowner's Association, Inc. and the Starling FishHawk Ranch Homeowner's Association, Inc., along with several smaller associations. They enforce the covenants and deed restrictions and handle architectural review. HOA dues are separate from the CDD assessment on the tax bill.
Sources
- Fishhawk Ranch CDD: About the CDD
- Fishhawk Ranch CDD: FY 2027 debt service and O&M assessment schedule
- Fishhawk Ranch CDD: HOA
- FishHawk IV CDD: Finances
- Hillsborough County: Flood maps
- FOX 13 Tampa Bay: Hillsborough County adjusts hurricane evacuation zones (April 2026)
- Hillsborough County Public Schools: School zones locator