List of tallest buildings in Tampa


, the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Florida, is home to 151 completed high-rises, 24 of which stand taller than. The tallest building in Tampa is the 42-story 100 North Tampa, which rises and was completed in 1992. The structure is the twenty sixth-tallest completed building in Florida and the tallest building in the state outside of Miami and Jacksonville. The city's second-tallest building is the Bank of America Plaza, which rises 42 stories and in height. The building was damaged in a 2002 plane crash, in which a young pilot stole and crashed a Cessna 172 into the building's north face. Overall, of the 30 tallest buildings in Florida, two are located in Tampa.

Background

History

The history of skyscrapers in Tampa began with the completion of the Citizens Bank Building in 1913; this building is often regarded as the first high-rise in the city, rising 10 stories. Later in the 1920s, two more stories were added to reach in height. The city's first skyscraper to surpass was the Franklin Exchange Building, completed in 1966. Tampa went through a large high-rise construction boom that has lasted from the completion of One Tampa City Center in 1981 to the present; during this time, the city has seen the completion of 16 of its 18 tallest buildings, including 100 North Tampa and the Bank of America Plaza. Although no Tampa skyscrapers rank among the tallest in the United States, the city is home to four buildings rising higher than., Tampa ranks second in the state in skyscraper count, behind Miami, which is the site of 245 skyscrapers.

Present

Tampa's skyscraper construction has continued to the present; since 2000, twelve buildings rising higher than have been completed. The latest, Virage Bayshore, rises in height and was completed in 2020. Virage Bayshore stands as the sixteenth-tallest building in Tampa, behind the USF Health Morsani College Of Medicine. As of May 2020, there were 28 high-rises under construction, approved, and proposed for construction in the city. By the end of 2020, up to 20 high-rises will be under construction. A majority of them are Water Street Tampa projects.

Water Street Tampa

Water Street Tampa, the 3 Billion Dollar Project, that will transform Tampa's skyline. Water Street Tampa is a massive mixed-use Tampa Bay Lighting owner, Jeffrey Vinik, has envisioned for years. The project was developed by Strategic Property Partners, LLC, a joint venture of Cascade Investment, owned by Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, and Jeffrey Vinik. More than 50 acres of downtown Tampa will consist of Water Street Tampa. It will create 2.2 million square feet of new office space; approximately 3,500 new rental and for-sale residences; 1 million square feet of new retail, cultural, educational, and entertainment space at the street-level, as well as 12.9 acres of new and enhanced park and public gathering places. Two new hotels, JW Marriott and EDITION Marriott will boost over 650 new rooms. A $40 million renovation is also planned at the existing Marriott Waterside hotel. Within a year of April 23, 2018, construction should be underway on Phase 1. Tampa's hockey arena, Amalie Arena, will be surrounded by up to about 20 construction cranes at a time, with nearly 3,000 hard hats on the job. Water Street Tampa will be one of the largest downtown real estate developments in the United States. Water Street Tampa is expected to be divided into 3 phases. The largest phase, 1, is scheduled to be completed in 2021, while the last phase, 3, is set to be completed in 2027.

Tallest buildings

This list ranks Tampa skyscrapers that stand at least 250 feet tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. An equal sign following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.
RankNameImageHeight
ft 		FloorsYearNotes
1100 North Tampa579 421992
  • Has been the tallest building in the city since 1992
  • Tallest building along Florida's Gulf Coast
  • Tallest building constructed in Tampa in the 1990s
  • Also known as the Regions Building
2Bank of America Plaza577 421986
  • Damaged in a 2002 plane crash
  • Tallest building constructed in Tampa in the 1980s
    • 3One Tampa City Center537 381981
  • Stood as the tallest building in Florida at the time of its completion, and held that title until 1984 when it was surpassed by the Southeast Financial Center in Miami
    • 4SunTrust Financial Centre525 361992
    5Element460 342009
  • Tallest building constructed in Tampa in the 2000s
    • 6Park Tower458 361972
  • Tallest building constructed in Tampa in the 1970s
  • Formerly known as the Lykes Building
  • Also known as the BB&T Building
    • 7Rivergate Tower454 321988
    8=Hillsborough County Center375 281993
    8=Sam Gibbons Federal Courthouse375 171997
    10SkyPoint361 322007
    11=Towers of Channelside East327 302007
    11=Towers of Channelside West327 302007
    13Tampa Marriott Waterside326 272000
    14Wells Fargo Center311 221985
  • Formerly known as the Wachovia Center
    • 15USF Health Morsani College Of Medicine295 132020
    16Virage Bayshore287 242020
  • Tallest building in Bayshore, and the first condominium tower built in 15 years in Bayshore.
    • 17Franklin Exchange Building280 221966
  • Tallest building constructed in Tampa in the 1960s
    • 18Fifth Third Center279 191981
  • Also known as the Southtrust Building
    • 19SkyHouse Channelside275 232015*Tallest building constructed in Tampa in the 2010s
    20The Alagon on Bayshore273 232006
    21The Pinnacle on Bayshore273 231975
    22Nine15262 232017
    23The Channel Club261 222018
    24The Stovall255 222001

    Timeline of tallest buildings

    This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Tampa.
    NameImageStreet addressHeight
    ft     		FloorsYears tallestReference
    Florida Brewing Company Building1234 5th Avenue E.75 61896–1913
    Citizens Bank Building701 North Franklin Street145 121913–1915
    Tampa City Hall315 John F. Kennedy Boulevard160 101915–1926
    Floridan Hotel905 North Florida Avenue204 171926–1966
    Franklin Exchange Building655 North Franklin Street280 221966–1972
    Park Tower400 North Tampa Street458 361972–1981
    One Tampa City Center201 North Franklin Street537 391981–1986
    Bank of America Tower101 East Kennedy Boulevard577 421986–1992
    100 North Tampa100 North Tampa Street579 421992–present

    Tallest approved, under construction, or proposed

    This lists buildings that are under construction, approved or proposed to rise at least 200 feet. The "Year" column represents the estimated year the structure is set for completion.

    Approved

    This lists buildings that are currently approved in Tampa and are planned to rise at least 200 feet.
    NameNeighborhoodHeight
    ft     		FloorsYear Notes
    Seasons ApartmentsDowntown476 412021
    • Two-part tower called Seasons Apartments and Suites. This tower would be called Seasons Apartments and have 487 residents units.
    Eleve' 61Channel District382 362021
    Seasons SuitesDowntown325 272021
  • Two-part tower called Seasons Apartments and Suites. This tower would be called Season Suites and have 54 units.
    • Altura BayshoreBayshore274 222022
    Moxy by MarriottTampa Heights254 252022
    2907 Bay to BayBayshore250 232021

    Under Construction

    This lists buildings that are currently under construction in Tampa and are planned to rise at least 200 feet.
    NameNeighborhoodHeight
    ft     		FloorsYear Notes
    Tampa EDITION Hotel & ResidencesWater Street319 282021
    • It will be Tampa's first five-star hotel / condominiums when built. Construction began in August 2019.
    815 Water StreetWater Street312 262020
  • Two-part tower. It will be classified as a rental tower. Construction began in November 2018.
    • 1001 Water StreetWater Street304 202021
  • It will be the first office tower built in more than 25 years. Construction began in July 2019.
    • JW MarriottWater Street289 262020
  • It will be classified as a four-star hotel. Construction began in April 2018.
    • 1011 E Cumberland AvenueWater Street264 232021
  • Construction began in January 2020.
    • Hyde Park HouseBayshore261 222021
  • Construction began in April 2020.
    • The HenryDowntown260 232021
  • Construction began in October 2019.
    • 1050 Water StreetWater Street255 222021
  • Construction began in February 2020.
    • 815 Water StreetWater Street250 212020
  • Two-part tower. It will be classified as a rental tower. Construction began in November 2018.
    • Midtown TampaWestshore250 142021
  • 1.8 million-square-foot project designed to link downtown to Westshore area. Construction began in May 2019.
    • The Sanctuary at Alexandra PlaceBayshore216 172020
  • Construction began in March 2019.
    • Westshore Marina DistrictSouth Tampa201 162020
  • Mixed-used development. It will feature 16 stories towers. Construction began in 2019.
    • Hyatt Place & HouseCentral Business District190 172020
  • Construction began in February 2019.

    • Proposed

    This lists buildings that are currently proposed in Tampa and are planned to rise at least 200 feet.
    NameNeighborhoodHeight
    ft     		FloorsYear Notes
    One AshleyCentral Business District423 372022
    Morgan & BroreinWater Street418 302027Will feature towers.
    Arris TampaDowntown397 342021
    X TampaDowntown326 292021
    400 ChannelsideWater Street303 192021
    Straz TowerDowntown300 262021
    Ritz-Carlton ResidencesBayshore298 272021Will feature 27 stories towers.
    601 12th StreetChannel District235 192022
    Port Parking Lot TowerChannel District—332022

    * Table entries with dashes indicate that information regarding building heights, floor counts, or dates of completion has not yet been released.