Citizens Guide

Find out about community resources, services, activities and programs available to Tampa citizens from kids to seniors.  Look here for everything you need to know about living in Tampa.

Information Resources

• Alert Tampa
Receive vital updates when a hurricane is threatening our city or about crime trends in your neighborhood. These time-critical notifications will be sent directly to your home phone, cell phone or email address.

• Boards and Commissions
Learn more about city government advisory groups. Access or submit application forms for committee vacancies.

• Budget (FY2011) - Sensible Solutions in Tough Economic Times
• Budget (FY2012) Changing Tampa's Economic DNA
• Calendars and Schedules
View the latest schedule of activities in the City of Tampa; deadlines for bids and proposals; agendas of the City Council; and programming schedule of City of Tampa Television (CTTV).

• Capital Improvement Projects Map
View maps and related details of Tampa capital improvement projects proposed to City Council for the current fiscal year.

• Cemeteries
Locate decedents in the cemeteries maintained by the City of Tampa.

• City Council
City Council is the legislative branch of City of Tampa government.

• City of Tampa Hours and Directions
Operating hours and directions to City Hall.

• City of Tampa Television (CTTV) Programming
Program schedule for Tampa government access television.

• City Services Guide (At Your Service)
The City Services Guide is a comprehensive guide to City of Tampa services wth an alphabetical listing of city departments, services, facilities and more.

• Code Enforcement
The Department of Code Enforcement is the City of Tampa entity responsible for enforcing Chapters 19 and 27 of the City of Tampa Code.

• Crime Activity Maps
Track and map Tampa’s crime activities.

• Crime Statistics
Crime statistics for the City of Tampa broken down into grids. Includes year to year comparisons.

• Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay
Crime Stoppers provides an anonymous, toll-free tipline and Web Tips to encourage citizens in the community to volunteer vital information helpful to law enforcement agencies to fight against crime. Tips may be submitted via phone, the web, or even text messaging.

• Fire Rescue
Tampa's response team for fire, medical and hazardous waste emergencies.

• Health and Safety
Links to Emergency preparation guide, Fire Department, hospitals, flood information, Police Department and the City's vision program.

• Historic Preservation and Urban Design
Historic Preservation and Urban Design is responsible for maintaining the integrity of historic districts by preserving contributing structures and insuring that any changes to these structures are implemented in a manner architecturally appropriate.

• Hospitals and Related Health Agencies
Locate medical facilities and health agencies in Tampa Bay. This page also provides links to nationwide health agencies.

• Housing and Community Development
The Housing and Community Development Division is responsible for the implementation of the City's affordable housing programs. These programs are designed to assist residents with housing repair, to preserve the City's housing stock, and to provide first-time homeownership opportunities of rehabilitated and newly constructed homes. HCD staff can assist citizens residing in the City of Tampa with information on affordable housing opportunities.

• Laws and Ordinances
Learn more about the City of Tampa’s Codes and other applicable laws.

• Libraries
Search the Hillsborough County public library system. Link to other education facilities in Tampa, admission and enrollment procedures, as well as academic calendars and schedules.

• Licenses and Permits
Links to license and permit related services.

• MacDill Air Force Base
MacDill Air Force Base

• Maps and Transportation
Map and transportation related links.

• Mayor's Office
The Mayor's Office provides services required of the executive branch of City government, including administrative functions and public relations.

• Neighborhood and Community Relations
The office of Neighborhood and Community Relations works to preserve and improve the physical, social, and economic health of Tampa's neighborhoods.

• Neighborhoods Locator
Obtain information on every organized neighborhood within the City of Tampa limits. This information includes neighborhood association contacts, neighborhood meeting schedules, pictures, area demographics, land use and printable maps, evacuation and flood zones, hospitals, libraries, parks, and schools.

• Parks and Recreation
Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for more than 160 parks and recreational facilities.

• Police
The Tampa Police Department is Tampa's law enforcement agency whose mission is to protect the lives, property, and constitutional rights of the public by maintaining and promoting community order and respect for the law.

• Public Records
Search and request copies of public records.

• Resolutions
Explore the resolutions enacted by Tampa City Council.

• Schools
Search education facilities in Tampa, admission and enrollment procedures, as well as academic calendars and schedules.

• Solid Waste Enhanced Environment Program (S.W.E.E.P.) Schedule
The Solid Waste Enhanced Environment Program (S.W.E.E.P.) is managed by the Solid Waste Department. In an effort to continually improve our program and ensure adequate scheduling of volunteers, staff and equipment, the Department of Solid Waste will begin riding routes prior to weekend neighborhood cleanups and will post signage throughout the area receiving service. Through the S.W.E.E.P. for Cleaner Neighborhoods initiative, we hope to improve the quality of life in Tampa’s neighborhoods.

• Sports
View major athletic events in Tampa. The page also provides links to Tampa professional and university teams, and their venues.

• Street Sweeping Route Maps and Schedules
Use this service to view maps of street sweeping routes and schedules within the City of Tampa limits.

• Tampa Address Characteristics
This facility delivers lists of nearby Parks, Public Schools, Police/Fire Stations, Hospitals, and other points of interest. It also creates a map and displays other location characteristics such as Neighborhood, Census Tract, Council District and more.

• Utility Services
View links to utility services in Tampa including cable TV, electric, and telephone.

• Water Use Restrictions
Water use restrictions for users of all water sources including but not limited to city water, well and surface water inside Tampa city limits.

News and Events

• Alert Tampa
Receive vital updates when a hurricane is threatening our city or about crime trends in your neighborhood. These time-critical notifications will be sent directly to your home phone, cell phone or email address.

• Calendars and Schedules
View the latest schedule of activities in the City of Tampa; deadlines for bids and proposals; agendas of the City Council; and programming schedule of City of Tampa Television (CTTV).

• Fire Rescue Calls for Service
Monitor Fire Rescue calls for services as administered and maintained by the City of Tampa.

• Fire Rescue Calls for Service Map
Use this service to map and monitor Tampa Fire Rescue calls for service.

• Major Tampa Area Newspapers
Major Tampa area newspaper publications.

• News and Notices
Access to citywide public announcements, calendars, and schedules.

• Parks and Recreation Programs
Use this service to sign up for Parks and Recreation classes and programs such as after school, day camp, gymnastics, aquatics, athletic leagues, fitness and more.

• Police Calls for Service
Use this service to monitor Tampa Police calls for service.

• Police Calls for Service Map
View a map of Tampa Police Department calls for service.

• RSS Feeds
Get RSS / XML feeds with headlines, descriptions, and links back to TampaGov.net for additional details.

• Tampa Electric Power Outage Map
The Tampa Electric Power Outage Map tool was created to help you monitor and plan around situations.

• Television Stations
Tampa area television broadcasting stations.

• Today in Tampa (events/calendar)
Explore events and activities in Tampa.

• Traffic Advisories
Use this service to monitor Tampa Police responses to traffic related incidents.

• Traffic Advisories Map
View a map of Tampa Police Department traffic related calls for service (advisories).

• Utility Bill Inquiries & Payments
View or pay City of Tampa utility bills.

Programs and Services

• Alert Tampa
Receive vital updates when a hurricane is threatening our city or about crime trends in your neighborhood. These time-critical notifications will be sent directly to your home phone, cell phone or email address.

• Anonymous Crime Tips
Report crimes or highly suspicious activities to the Police.

• City of Tampa Television Live Webcast
Watch CTTV channel 15 live over the Internet.

• City Services Guide (At Your Service)
The City Services Guide is a comprehensive guide to City of Tampa services wth an alphabetical listing of city departments, services, facilities and more.

• Electronic Notice Subscriptions
Subscribe to electronic (email) notification of newsletters, media releases, event notifications, and other items.

• Employment Openings
View the list of current City of Tampa employment opportunities. Job requirements and information on how to apply are also provided.

• Make a Payment or Purchase
Use these services to make payments for City of Tampa utility bills, monthly parking, and more online.

• Missed Garbage Pickup
Use this service to report a missed pickup for garbage, yard waste or blue box recycling.

• Monthly Parking Permit Application
Apply for a monthly parking permit at City garages and lots.

• Monthly Parking Permit Payments
Apply, pay, or renew monthly parking permits at any of the City's garages and lots.

• Parking Ticket Inquiries and Payments
Search and pay for parking citations, tickets, and other violations.

• Parks and Recreation Programs
Use this service to sign up for Parks and Recreation classes and programs such as after school, day camp, gymnastics, aquatics, athletic leagues, fitness and more.

• Report a Problem
Report issues requiring attention. Examples are requests for street gutter repairs, fire code violation complaints, flooding issues, animal control problems, etc.

• Request a Service
View the A to Z list of TampaGov Services.

• RSS Feeds
Get RSS / XML feeds with headlines, descriptions, and links back to TampaGov.net for additional details.

• Self Service Research
Perform self-service research to find board vacancies, street sweeping schedules, and more.

• Send an Opinion or Question
Submit an opinion or general correspondence.

• Traffic Accident Report Request and Payment
Search, request and pay for copies of Police traffic accident reports.

• Utility Bill Inquiries and Payments
View or pay City of Tampa utility bills.