At a glance
| Location | Unincorporated Hillsborough County, northwest of Tampa, ZIP 33626 |
|---|---|
| Size | 3,514 homes on more than 2,000 acres (WCA) |
| Started | Approved by the county in 1991 |
| HOA | Westchase Community Association (WCA), with covenants and residential guidelines |
| CDD | Westchase Community Development District maintains conservation areas, ponds, monuments and medians |
| Amenities | Two swim and tennis centers, a public golf club, two parks and preserved land |
| Population | 25,952 in the Westchase CDP (2020 census) |
What Westchase is
Westchase is a census-designated place of 10.73 square miles in unincorporated Hillsborough County, with a 2020 population of 25,952. The master-planned community at its center was approved by county commissioners in 1991, and building began that year.
The Westchase Community Association describes a 2,000-plus-acre community of 3,514 homes in named neighborhoods, including Bennington, Berkeley Square, The Bridges, The Fords, Glencliff, The Greens, Harbor Links/The Estates, Keswick Forest, Radcliffe, The Shires, The Vineyards, West Park Village and Wycliff. Amenities include two swim and tennis centers, a public golf club, two parks and hundreds of acres of preserved land.
HOA and CDD: two separate costs
Westchase has two governing bodies. The Westchase Community Association (WCA) is the homeowners association: it runs the swim and tennis centers, enforces the covenants, conditions and restrictions, and is governed by an elected board. The Westchase Community Development District (CDD) is a local government unit that maintains conservation areas, ponds, neighborhood monuments and medians. Westchase originally had two CDDs, which merged in October 2011.
CDD charges appear on the annual property tax bill as a non-ad valorem assessment. HOA dues are billed separately, and some neighborhoods have an additional sub-association. For any home, ask for:
- The current WCA assessment and any neighborhood sub-association fee.
- The CDD assessment on the parcel's latest tax bill, from the Hillsborough County Tax Collector.
- The WCA covenants and residential guidelines, including rental and exterior rules.
Westchase prices
Zillow does not publish a Westchase neighborhood figure in our August 2026 data set. Tampa's citywide typical value was $377,566, down 0.3%, but that is not a substitute for Westchase sales. Ask a local agent for recent sales in the same Westchase neighborhood and home type, since townhomes, golf-course homes and larger single-family homes price very differently.
See the Tampa housing market page for the wider trend.
What to check before buying in Westchase
- 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.
- Architectural rules: exterior changes need WCA approval under the residential guidelines. Ask for any open violations on the home.
- 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.
Nearby, compare Citrus Park, Town 'n' Country and Odessa, or look at gated communities in Tampa.
Common questions
Does Westchase have HOA and CDD fees?+
Yes. Westchase homes are in the Westchase Community Association, a homeowners association that runs the swim and tennis centers and enforces the covenants, and in the Westchase Community Development District, which maintains ponds, conservation areas and medians. CDD charges appear on the property tax bill. Ask for current amounts for the specific home.
Is Westchase in the City of Tampa?+
No. Westchase is a census-designated place in unincorporated Hillsborough County, northwest of Tampa, with ZIP code 33626. Hillsborough County, not the City of Tampa, handles zoning, permits and most local services. Confirm the jurisdiction and taxing district on the property appraiser record before you estimate taxes for a specific home.
How many homes are in Westchase?+
The Westchase Community Association describes the master-planned community as 3,514 homes on more than 2,000 acres, in named neighborhoods such as West Park Village, The Fords, Berkeley Square and The Greens. The wider Westchase census-designated place had 25,952 residents in the 2020 census.