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        "text": "Across Tampa Bay communities like Brandon, Riverview, and Tampa, caregiver quarters that include new plumbing lines, electrical additions, or structural wall changes require municipal building permits. Local building departments in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and surrounding counties review architectural plans to verify compliance with the Florida Building Code, focusing on hurricane wind-load engineering, fire separation, and safe electrical loads. If your design includes an attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or garage conversion, local zoning setback rules and HOA guidelines will dictate allowed footprints and separate entrance placements. Working with a licensed contractor ensures all plans pass required county reviews.",
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