Code Enforcement responds to concerns from citizens that affect the quality of life within the city such as zoning, overgrown lots or yards, inoperative vehicles, maintenance of structures, illegal signs and public nuisances. Systematic inspections are also performed throughout the city to ensure properties are in compliance with city code. In addition, Code Enforcement regulates rental properties in Tampa by certifying landlords are in compliance with the Florida State Minimum Housing Standards.

• Report a Violation
• Learn how a complaint is handled by viewing our Code Enforcement Diagram "The Road to Compliance".
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• Agendas:
  • Building Permit Draft Agendas
  • Code Enforcement Board Final Agendas
  • Special Magistrate Draft Agendas
  • Tree Permit Draft Agendas
  • Zoning Chapter 27 Draft Agendas
• Code Enforcement Board Dispositions
• City of Tampa Code of Ordinances
• Condemned Properties
• Foreclosed Properties FAQ's (PDF)

Business Tax is responsible for the issuance and collection for all Business Tax Receipts under the authority of Chapter 24 of the City of Tampa Code.

• Business Tax Lookup
• Business Tax Renewal
• Foreclosed Property Registration Application
• New Business Application

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