In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Florida law, the City of Tampa will provide reasonable accommodations to any person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to attend any City of Tampa public hearing or meeting of a body, board, or magistrate acting in its official capacity on behalf of the City of Tampa. To ensure that your request for accommodation can be considered, please ensure that the City of Tampa’s ADA Coordinator receives your request at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled public hearing or meeting by using one of the following methods to submit your request:

(a) filling out the form below
(b) by phone at (813) 274-3964
(c) by e-mail at TampaADA@tampagov.net or
(d) by mail to the City of Tampa ADA Coordinator, 306 E. Jackson Street, 280A4N, Tampa, Florida 33602.

Please note that the City of Tampa may not be able to accommodate any request received less than 48 hours before the scheduled public hearing or meeting.

• District 1 City Council Member Alan Clendenin
• District 2 City Council Member Guido Maniscalco
• District 3 City Council Member Lynn Hurtak
• District 4 City Council Member Bill Carlson
• District 5 City Council Member Gwendolyn Henderson
• District 6 City Council Member Charlie Miranda
• District 7 City Council Member Luis Viera

For additional information about high bills, please visit us online at www.tampagov.net/highbill.

For additional information about high bills, please visit us online at www.tampa.gov/highbill.

Please allow up to 5 business days for this request to be processed.  If you need immediate assistance, please contact our Utilities Call Center at 813-274-8811 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Please allow up to 5 business days for this request to be processed. If you need immediate assistance, please contact our Utilities Call Center at 813-274-8811 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Important: In accordance with Florida Statutes 162.21 and 166.0415, the City of Tampa does not accept anonymous complaints of code violations.

The Contract Administration Department prepares and manages contracts for professional and construction services, including, but not limited to, planning and design, contract execution, and construction phase administration, for the City of Tampa capital construction projects.

Use this service if you have questions regarding the East Tampa Community Redevelopment area which is located between Hillsborough Avenue and I-4 immediately east of I-275. Our focus is to encourage the redevelopment of unused, or underutilized commercial & industrial sites in East Tampa, through alternate funding sources and economic incentives. East Tampa Development is a division within the Economic and Urban Development Department.

For open burning violations, call 9-1-1 Emergency dispatch. 

Permit Costs:
Assembly Permit: $70/permit
Tent Permit (over 10x10): $60 for first tent, $40 for each subsequent tent
Open Flame Permit: $70

For the permanent, temporary, and extension wet zonings application process, related procedures are directly accessible via "Guidelines for Submitting and Processing Wet Zoning Applications".

To access more information, go to Special Events Planning.  

For more definitive questions about Fire hydrants contact the Water department .  

1. The following information is required for Fire Watch Services: Employer Name, Event Name, Date

2. Note there is a 3 hour minimum charge. Hourly rates apply.
-Fire Watch $32.66/hr
-Supervisor $38.27/hr
-Short Notice Fire Watch Hours (within 24 hours of event) $48.99
-Equipment/Supplies $ as required

3. Please process payment on a check separate from other payments (i.e. Police Extra Duty, Utility Bills, etc.) and mail within 30 days to:
City of Tampa Fire - Extra Duty
Banking & Debt Management - 050c2
315 E. Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33602  

To determine if your property is within the City limits and to obtain additional information about the property, you may also go to:
- City of Tampa Maps and Directions
- Hillsborough County Property Appraiser 

Use this service to ask specific questions about Green Tampa or general correspondence to the Green Office. Before submitting your inquiry, you may want to visit our website for information about our services.

For questions/information about becoming a green vendor or to provide information on products and services: Vendors

Would you like a "Green" speaker for your next event? Submit your request

The Historic Preservation Commission's mission is to recommend designations, conservation districts and historic districts. The HPC is eager to access Tampa's historic resources and has incorporated into its work plan the goal to systematically survey and hopefully, protect previously unsurveyed areas of the city.

For more information and the answer to many of your questions, view the Division of Historic Preservation pages.

Use this service for general correspondence to Intergovernmental Relations. Intergovernmental Relations supports the Mayor, Executive Staff and City Departments. The office coordinates legislative activities, advocate's the City of Tampa's interests with the federal and state government and other public entities. The department also promotes favorable legislative, funding and regulatory decisions.

Note: Honorary street name change requests must be submitted through City Council. 

Use this service for general correspondence to the City of Tampa Marketing & Communications Office. This office is responsible for disseminating information to the media and the public as it relates to the City of Tampa's administration initiatives, events and programs. The Director of Marketing & Communications also serves in an advisory capacity to the Mayor. The division includes Design & Publications, the city's in-house graphics team, and the Office of Digital and Media Services.

If this is a question for Marketing & Communications or a member of the media, please email Adam.Smith@tampagov.net or call at 813.274.8262

Thank you for your interest in the Mayor’s Neighborhood University 2.0. The Fall 2021 session is currently underway. You will be considered for future Mayor’s Neighborhood University sessions.

Use this service to apply for the Mayor's Neighborhood University. During this 12-week course, participants will learn skills to help establish and maintain successful neighborhood organizations, as well as experience your City Administration on a whole new level.

Important: In accordance with Florida Statutes 162.21 and 166.0415, the City of Tampa does not accept anonymous complaints of code violations.

Important: In accordance with Florida Statutes 162.21 and 166.0415, the City of Tampa does not accept anonymous complaints of code violations.

Important: In accordance with Florida Statutes 162.21 and 166.0415, the City of Tampa does not accept anonymous complaints of code violations.

Important: In accordance with Florida Statutes 162.21 and 166.0415, the City of Tampa does not accept anonymous complaints of code violations.

Use this service for general correspondence to Code Enforcement. The Department of Code Enforcement is the City of Tampa entity responsible for enforcing Chapters 19, 20.5 and 27 of the City of Tampa Code.

To report specific infractions select the link that most closely describes the situation:

• Commercial Vehicles in a Residential Zone
• Zoning Violations (e.g. junk, trash, debris)
• Overgrown Lots or Yards
• Inoperative Vehicles
• Maintenance of Structures
• Illegal Signs

For all other inquiries that may affect the quality of life within the boundaries of the city, complete the form below.

Important: In accordance with Florida Statutes 162.21 and 166.0415, the City of Tampa does not accept anonymous complaints of code violations.

The parking of commercial equipment in any residential district is prohibited, except within any entirely enclosed structure which meets the regulatory requirements for the applicable zoning district.

Important: In accordance with Florida Statutes 162.21 and 166.0415, the City of Tampa does not accept anonymous complaints of code violations.

Important: In accordance with Florida Statutes 162.21 and 166.0415, the City of Tampa does not accept anonymous complaints of code violations.

Important: In accordance with Florida Statutes 162.21 and 166.0415, the City of Tampa does not accept anonymous complaints of code violations.

Important: In accordance with Florida Statutes 162.21 and 166.0415, the City of Tampa does not accept anonymous complaints of code violations.

Important: In accordance with Florida Statutes 162.21 and 166.0415, the City of Tampa does not accept anonymous complaints of code violations.

The Environmental Protection Agency online calculator lets individuals, government agencies and companies translate greenhouse gas reduction estimates into everyday terms. The Greenhouse Gas Equivalences Calculator converts carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, typically presented in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents, into terms such as number of cars per year, barrels of oil or gasoline, or energy for a number of homes per year. The calculator also converts emission metrics into tanker trucks' worth of gasoline, trees per acre, waste recycling or electricity generated from coal-fired power plants for a year. Users can enter savings in emissions, electricity consumption, gallons of gasoline or number of vehicles into the greenhouse gas calculator and generate up to 13 different ways to express the magnitude of the savings. The calculator uses the agency's Emissions and Generation Resource Integrated Database (eGRID). That database converts kilowatt-hours of electricity generation into units of carbon dioxide emissions. The eGRID contains a comprehensive environmental performance record of electric power systems nationwide. It uses plant-specific data for all U.S. electricity generating plants that provide power to the electric grid. The agency's eGRID system contains air emissions data for nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide and mercury. The latest version, eGRID2006 Version 2.1, includes data up to 2004, the latest available, EPA said in a statement announcing the online calculator's launch. Utilities and other companies that own electricity generating plants report data on fuel consumption, generation, and emissions, along with plant identification, location, and structural information to the EPA. The eGRID data covers almost all the electricity generating units nationwide. The system also allows users to sort the emissions, generation and rate data by state, electric generating company, parent company, power control area, eGRID subregion, power pool and U.S. total levels. The EPA developed the calculator to help individuals and organizations reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, develop reduction targets and accurately publicize pollution reduction strategies. EPA’s online tool shows that if a typical household switched all its incandescent light bulbs to Energy Star qualified compact fluorescent bulbs, it would save about 75 percent of its lighting electricity use, or about 1,463 kWh a year. After five years, these savings are equivalent to conserving 530 gallons of gasoline or recycling 1.6 tons of waste.

NOTE: Please DO NOT use this request if this event is an emergency in street. For emergencies call 813-274-5744.

Before proceeding with this request, please read the Shelter and Green Space Rules. 

The Community Tree Program, was established in 1997 by the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department. The goals for this program are to enhance neighborhoods and help increase Tampa's Urban Forest. This program encourages individual and community involvement at both the time of planting and beyond, generating a sense of responsibility and environmental stewardship within the community.

Ways Trees Can Benefit Your Neighborhood

• Trees help clean the air we breathe.
• Trees help clean our water by holding rainfall on the leaves and branches, making the threats of flooding less likely.
• Trees save energy by shading buildings and minimizing the need for air conditioning
• Trees give the neighborhoods a sense of place, a community where neighbors know one another, and slow traffic
• Studies show that trees help us feel peaceful and secure as they bring a bit of nature into our urban environments.
• Trees bring people together and neighborhoods are made stronger by the shady streets and parks.
• The tree canopy is essential for sustaining a viable ecosystem for birds, small animals, and the rest of the web of life that surrounds us

How the Program Works

• Trees are planted on City rights-of-way, which are located between the curb and sidewalk.
• Residents are responsible for watering the new tree for the first year after planting.
• Limit of 2 trees per annual planting year. Demise of any tree does not guarantee a replacement.
• Each site will be inspected to carefully match the new tree to existing landscape conditions and or restrictions.

Watering Guidelines

Watering is the single most important step in the survival of the newly planted tree(s). A commitment of a 90 day watering schedule will need to be followed.

• 1st set of 30 days after planting; water every day
• 2nd set of 30 days after planting; water every other day
• 3rd set of 30 days after planting; water every 3 days or twice a week

After the initial 90 day watering schedule; water 1 (once) a week and more often during times of shortage in rainfall. If your tree shows signs of wilting or leaves turning brown and falling off, water daily until tree shows no sign of wilting and new healthy growth appears.

Use this service for general correspondence to Tampa Police Department. The Tampa Police Department, located on Florida's gulf coast, is responsible for ensuring the protection, safety and welfare of city residents and visitors; providing protection of property; and preventing crime. The department employs nearly 1000 sworn law enforcement personnel and over 300 civilian staff.

For employment questions contact the Tampa Police Department - Personnel Bureau

Current Openings

Use this service to request information regarding employment with Tampa Police Department that is not available through one of the links below.

Use this service to ask purchasing related questions or requests. The Purchasing Department is responsible for administering the Bid and RFP process for the acquisition of goods and services for the City of Tampa.

To obtain current information about doing business with the City of Tampa’s Purchasing Department, select the link that most accurately describes your request.

How to become a registered vendor with the City of Tampa - The City of Tampa utilizes the services of DemandStar for maintenance of the vendor system. To register, please contact them at either DemandStar website or 1-800-711-1712. Once registered you will receive bid notifications and be able to download bid documents, addenda and bid tabulations. For any current award information, feel free to contact our main number at 813-274-8351 and we will be happy to connect you with the appropriate Procurement personnel. Please also visit the Business Resource Page on the City's website: https://www.tampa.gov/guide/business. Thank you for using the Customer Service Center.

How to receive City of Tampa Bids

How to obtain Bid Award results

Contact a Buyer for a Bid/RFP request  

Please note: Payments for McKay Bay Autoscale and Water Portable Meters have been moved to the City of Tampa's Customer Self Service Site

Reminder: City of Tampa online payment (ecommerce) services are not available during certain hours due to normally scheduled maintenance activities according to the schedule below. If your business transaction has a due date associated with it, it is your responsibility to ensure that your payment is made by that due date. Delays caused by unavailability of any online service DO NOT warrant the reversal of late fees, as payments may also be made by other means, such as postal mail and walk-in during normal business hours.

IMPORTANT NOTICE! We do not provide make-up collection for garbage, recycling or yard waste for residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day falls on City-Observed Holidays*. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection will resume on your next scheduled service day.

*Holiday make-up collection will only be provided for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays due to the large volume of solid waste generated on those days.

The City of Tampa Division of Community Affairs - Tampa Office of Human Rights enforces the City of Tampa Human Rights Ordinance which provides the public with the opportunity to file discrimination complaints in employment, housing and public accommodations. In addition, the Tampa Office of Human Rights has a work sharing agreement/contract with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to investigate housing and employment discrimination complaints based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, familial status or marital status. .The office receives, investigates, conciliates, resolves and refers other complaints to the appropriate agency. Those who believe they are being discriminated against may file a discrimination complaint at no charge.

Related Links that may be of help:
City of Tampa Office of Human Rights or 813-274-5835
Hillsborough County Services or 813-272-5900
Federal Information Center or 1-800-333-4636
State of Florida Information Center or 1-850-488-1234 

Related Links that may be of help:
Hills. County Equal Opportunity Administrator’s Office or 813-272-6554
EEOC – Tampa Field Office or 813-202-7953 / 1-800-669-4000
Florida Commission on Human Relations or 1-800-342-8170  

The Mission of the Technology and Innovation Department is to
..Plan for the future,
....Create strategic partnerships and
......Lead process improvements
that advance better, smarter, faster business decisions and innovative solutions based on dynamic core services. 

The Mobility Department operates the City's transportation system through its management of the City's transportation and traffic planning activities; transportation project survey, design, and construction supervision; and signs, signals, sidewalk, stormwater management, roadway maintenance activities as well as parking activities.

Due to the emergency nature of a Cave-In, please contact the Mobility Department at (813) 274-3101 to report the situation.

If this is a pothole , click here.

If this is not a pothole , click here.

The Mobility Department operates the City's transportation system through its management of the City's transportation and traffic planning activities; transportation project survey, design, and construction supervision; and signs, signals, sidewalk, stormwater management, roadway maintenance activities as well as parking activities.

- Toilets, basins, baths, or tubs that are slow to empty
- Toilets fill higher than usual
- Gurgling noises in the sanitary drains

DO NOT USE this service to report sewer backups or overflow emergencies. Report immediately by calling (813) 898-1420. After normal business hours, please call (813) 247-3451. If this sewer blockage issue is not related to an emergency event, please proceed with filling out the form below. Thank you.

DO NOT USE this service if this odor complaint is related to a sewer backup or overflow emergency event. Please report immediately to (813) 247-3451. If this odor complaint issue is not related to a sewer backup or overflow emergency event, please proceed. Thank you.

NOTE: To expedite a response for specific topics please use the appropriate link below.
EXCEPTION: If you are reporting a WATER LEAK, please do NOT create a request. Call 813-274-8811. Additional information MUST be collected in order to expedite handling.

Utility Bill Questions
Start New Service
Stop Service
Water Pressure Concerns
Water Quality Concerns
Reclaimed Water Inquiries
Order water Customer Conservation Devices  

Use this service to request a speaker from the Tampa Water Department.

You will receive a response from our staff within 3 business days regarding your request.