Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN PLANT CITY
Plant City Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Plant City.
Yes, Plant City requires a permit to replace a water heater, and the city issues its own. Its residential plumbing fee is $50 plus $5 per fixture, well below the $130 permit in unincorporated Hillsborough County. Tampa Electric supplies power, and the city pumps water from four deep Floridan Aquifer wells.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Plant City Building Division
- Permit fee
- Residential plumbing: $50 base fee plus $5.00 per fixture (city fee table, no effective date shown).
- Who gets the permit
- The city pages we read don't say. The exemption page notes that under Florida law, only licensed plumbing contractors or property owners may do even permit-free plumbing work.
- Electric utility
- Tampa Electric (TECO)
- Gas utility
- Peoples Gas
- Water
- City of Plant City Utilities (four deep Floridan Aquifer wells)
- Rebate worth checking
- Peoples Gas residential water heating rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1989 (median) · 66% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 that advertise water heater work
01 / TYPICAL PRICES
What a new water heater costs.
Know before you call.
Heat-pump tank
$2,500–$5,000Typical cost, including installation
Tankless
$2,400–$5,400Typical cost, including installation
AI equipment illustrations; models vary and images are not to scale. Typical national prices from Home Depot ↗, checked September 28, 2026. The source doesn’t say how many jobs the ranges are based on. These are not Plant City averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Plant City
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeResidential plumbing: $50 base fee plus $5.00 per fixture (city fee table, no effective date shown).. City of Plant City Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Plant City average is shown.
What can change the price in Plant City?
Residential gas permits are $90 plus $5 per outlet and $5 per appliance. Residential electrical permits start at $100 for a single-family home.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Plant City?
Companies that advertise water heater replacement here, with what their water heater customers say.
Companies we found in our research. They are not Ember & Tank providers or partners. We show selected reviews, not a rating or every review. How we choose reviews →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Tampa
Lists Plant City among the areas it serves. Based in Tampa.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised technicians as professional, hardworking and personable, and one described a smooth replacement of an 11-year-old tank.
Worth knowing Several Yelp reviewers said water heater replacement prices were excessive (one cited $4000, another $5670 for a tankless unit with no itemized bill provided after four requests); the company publicly offered a service manager contact in one 2018 case.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
IERNA'S Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Lists Plant City among the areas it serves. Based in Lutz.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A Yelp reviewer (Aug 2025) alleged a water heater installed for a family member had an undrained, improperly routed pressure relief line and that a promised manager callback did not come; an earlier manager reply on the same review promised outreach.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Performance Air Conditioning, Electric & Plumbing
Lists Plant City among the areas it serves. Based in Clearwater.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A BBB reviewer (May 2025) said that after a late arrival and a $240 diagnostic deposit on an $870 quote to install a customer-supplied hot water heater, the company did not return calls to schedule the job; the company apologized and said it had escalated the matter.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Order: companies based in Plant City first, then companies whose water heater reviews we’ve read. Each group is alphabetical. These businesses are not our employees or vetted partners and do not receive requests from Ember & Tank. We haven’t checked their license, insurance or quality of work. DBPR license search (MyFloridaLicense) ↗.
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HOMES IN PLANT CITY
What Plant City homes are like.
1989Median year built
33%Built before 1980
66%Owner-occupied
2%Heat with utility gas
72%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1989. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
95% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ACS 2024 5-year ↗ (2020-2024). Heating fuel is what homes use to heat the house. It often, but not always, matches the water heater’s fuel.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Plant City.
City permit, not county
Plant City has its own Building Division and fee table. A one-fixture plumbing job like a water heater comes to about $55 ($50 base plus $5 per fixture), compared with $130 in unincorporated Hillsborough County.
City of Plant City: Applications, Forms, & Fees (residential fee table) ↗ · Hillsborough County Building Permit Fee Schedule (effective Oct 5, 2024) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Plant City homes.
Energy
- Electric: Tampa Electric (TECO) (TECO serves all of Hillsborough County)
- Gas: Peoples Gas (Natural gas only where mains run; check your address with the ZIP code tool)
Tampa Electric: Service Area & Reliability ↗ · Peoples Gas: Tampa appliance & sales providers (Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas) ↗ · Peoples Gas ZIP Code Check ↗
Water
City of Plant City Utilities (four deep Floridan Aquifer wells)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Plant City homes.
For Tampa Electric (TECO) and Peoples Gas customers in Plant City. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Peoples Gas residential water heating rebates ↗ActiveNatural gas tank water heater: $350 gas-to-gas or $550 electric-to-gas ($400 / $650 for ENERGY STAR tanks).
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Florida rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Plant City.
Permits and who issues them
Plant City's permit-free plumbing list covers stopping leaks, clearing clogs, fixing leaks in existing pipes, valves or fixtures, and resetting toilets. Water heater replacement isn't on it, so you need a residential plumbing permit from the city Building Division. If you're unsure, the city asks you to call (813) 659-4254.
City of Plant City Building Division ↗ · City of Plant City: Permit Exemption Information ↗ · City of Plant City: Applications, Forms, & Fees (residential fee table) ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the DBPR license search (MyFloridaLicense) ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Florida licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Plant City.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valrico | 10 mi | Required (county) | $130, | Tampa Electric (TECO) |
| Thonotosassa | 11 mi | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) |
| Mango | 12 mi | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) |
| Brandon | 12 mi | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) |
| Fish Hawk | 13 mi | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) |
| East Lake-Orient Park | 15 mi | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Plant City water heater questions.
What does a plumbing permit cost in Plant City?
$50 plus $5.00 for each fixture for residential plumbing. The table shows no effective date, so confirm with the Building Division.
City of Plant City: Applications, Forms, & Fees (residential fee table) ↗
Is a water heater replacement exempt from permits in Plant City?
No. The city's permit-free plumbing list only covers leak repairs, clogs, resetting toilets and septic tank cleaning.
Where does Plant City's water come from?
Four deep Floridan Aquifer wells run by the City of Plant City. The 2025 report doesn't list hardness.
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