Odessa at a glance
The Odessa census-designated place lies entirely in Pasco County and counted 8,080 residents in the 2020 census, up from 3,173 in 2000. It covers about 5.6 square miles, roughly a third of a square mile of it water.
The Odessa mailing address reaches well beyond the census area, including into northwest Hillsborough County, so the address alone doesn't tell you which county you're in.
Odessa homes and their pools
Odessa is known for larger lots, lake homes and custom houses, and the pools tend to be bigger, often with spas. Bigger pools need bigger heaters, and many owners here run propane or natural gas for the spa alongside a heat pump for the pool.
Long runs between the house, the panel and the pool are common on big lots, which affects wiring and gas line costs on a replacement.
Tell us what your Odessa heater is doing and we'll find a local tech.
Free EstimateCommon heater jobs in Odessa
- Gas & Propane Pool Heater Repair
Propane and gas heaters on spas and larger pools.
- Spa & Hot Tub Heater Repair
Custom spas that need fast, reliable heat.
- Pool Heat Pump Repair
Large heat pumps working hard on big pools.
Confirm your county first
An Odessa address can be in Pasco or Hillsborough. For a Hillsborough parcel, Hillsborough County's building office handles permits, not Pasco. Check before the contractor files.
Which office handles Odessa permits
Inside the Odessa census area, permitted work goes through Pasco County. Odessa addresses on the Hillsborough side go through Hillsborough County instead.
Permits for a heater replacement go through Pasco County Building Construction Services, 8661 Citizens Drive, Suite 100, New Port Richey, FL 34654, (727) 847-8126.
Repairs to an existing heater rarely need a permit. Replacements usually do, because the electrical hookup and bonding get inspected, as the City of Marco Island notes in its contractor notice. Ask your contractor to pull the permit in their name.
- Building permits
- Pasco County Building Construction Services, 8661 Citizens Drive, Suite 100, New Port Richey, FL 34654, (727) 847-8126
- Check your parcel
- Pasco County Property Appraiser
Sources: Pasco County Building Construction Services, checked October 2026.
Before you call: a Odessa checklist
- Check whether your parcel is in Pasco or Hillsborough
- Note whether the pool, the spa or both are heated, and by what
- Check the propane tank level before a cold snap
One contractor, one visit, a written scope. No call lists.
Free EstimateOdessa pool heater cost guide
Use these published ranges as a starting point, not a quote. Bigger pools and longer wire or gas runs make Odessa jobs pricier than average. Getting the sizing right matters more on a large pool.
Reference figures, not quotes. Angi, pool repair costs in Tampa: heater repair about $165–$740. HomeAdvisor, pool heater repair cost: typical $164–$780. Swimply, pool heater costs 2026: gas heaters about $1,500–$6,000 installed, heat pumps about $2,000–$8,000. Checked October 2026.
Odessa pool heater questions
Is an Odessa address always in Pasco?
No. The mailing area extends into Hillsborough. Look up the parcel.
Do big pools need two heaters?
Some do. A large heat pump may keep a big pool warm, with gas for quick spa heat.
Why does my propane heater struggle on cold mornings?
Low tank pressure in cold weather can cause start-up problems. Keep the tank filled.
Also serving near Odessa
- TrinityWest along SR 54
- Land O' LakesEast
- ElfersNorthwest
- Wesley ChapelFurther east