Tampa phone numbers in one place: Mayor Jane Castor 813-274-8251, City Council by district, utilities 813-274-8811, police non-emergency 813-231-6130.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Numbers come from the City of Tampa’s own pages, linked below. Call 911 for any emergency.
Tampa’s elected mayor heads the city administration, and a seven-member City Council passes ordinances, the budget and rezonings. Most service requests, from potholes to code complaints, can be filed online through Tampa Connect, the city’s customer service system.
Quick numbers
- City of Tampa main line: 813-274-8211
- Utilities (water, trash, billing): 813-274-8811
- Police non-emergency: 813-231-6130
- Potholes and street repairs: Fix It Fast, 813-274-FAST (3278)
- Emergencies: 911
The mayor
Mayor Jane Castor, elected in 2019 and reelected in 2023. Office: 306 E. Jackson St. Phone: 813-274-8251. Send a message through Tampa Connect or the mayor’s contact page.
City Council
Three members are elected citywide (Districts 1 to 3, at-large) and four by single-member district. Find your district on the council’s members map. From the City Council page and members’ biography pages:
| District | Member | Office phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (at-large) | Alan Clendenin, chair | 813-274-7072 | alan.clendenin@tampagov.net |
| 2 (at-large) | Guido Maniscalco | 813-274-7071 | guido.maniscalco@tampagov.net |
| 3 (at-large) | Lynn Hurtak | 813-274-8133 | Through the council office |
| 4 | Bill Carlson | 813-274-8134 | bill.carlson@tampagov.net |
| 5 | Naya Young | 813-274-8189 | Through the council office |
| 6 | Charlie Miranda | 813-274-7074 | charlie.miranda@tampagov.net |
| 7 | Luis Viera, CRA vice chair | 813-274-7073 | luis.viera@tampagov.net |
Council office: City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., third floor; 813-274-8131; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; tampacitycouncil@tampagov.net reaches all members. Regular meetings are held in council chambers at Old City Hall, and agendas are on Agenda Online. The next regular meeting is at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15.
City departments
| Need | Who | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Water, trash, recycling, utility bills | Utilities Call Center | 813-274-8811 |
| Water emergency, nights, weekends, holidays | Water Department | 813-274-7400 |
| Sewer backup or overflow (24 hours) | Wastewater Department | 813-247-3451 |
| Potholes, cave-ins, street repairs | Fix It Fast | 813-274-3278 |
| Code violations, overgrown lots, junk | Neighborhood Enhancement Division | 813-274-5545 |
| Building permits and inspections | Construction Services | 813-274-3100, option 1 |
| Zoning | Development Coordination | 813-274-3100, option 2 |
| Business tax receipts (by appointment) | Business Tax Division | 813-274-8751 |
| Records, ordinances, public records requests | City Clerk | 813-274-8030 |
| Parks | Parks and Recreation administration | 813-274-8615 |
| Road closures | Mobility Department | 813-274-3101 |
| Disability accommodations | ADA coordinator | 813-274-3964 |
Sources: the city’s water, wastewater, Fix It Fast, Neighborhood Enhancement, City Clerk and business tax pages.
Police and public safety
- Tampa Police Department: non-emergency 813-231-6130; main line 813-276-3200 (TPD page).
- Vehicle impound lot: 813-242-5328.
- Emergency alerts: text TAMPAREADY to 888-777 for Alert Tampa.
Animals
Lost and stray animals go to Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center, 440 N. Falkenburg Road, 813-301-7387. The county says its Pet Resources department does not handle animal control; pet-related ordinances and citations belong to the Animal Control division of Hillsborough County Code Enforcement, whose call center is 813-274-6600.
Not the city’s job
- Property values and exemptions: Hillsborough County Property Appraiser, 813-272-6100.
- Tax bills, car tags, driver’s licenses: Hillsborough County Tax Collector, 813-635-5200.
- Schools: Hillsborough County Public Schools, 813-272-4000.
- Elections: Supervisor of Elections, 813-744-5900.
- Power: TECO, 877-588-1010.
What this means for you
- Save 813-274-8811 and 813-231-6130 in your phone.
- File service requests on Tampa Connect so you get a tracking number.
- Email the council office to reach all seven members at once.
Related: trash and recycling, power outages, public notices and moving to Tampa.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main phone number for the City of Tampa?
813-274-8211. For water, trash and utility billing, call the Utilities Call Center at 813-274-8811.
Who is on the Tampa City Council?
Alan Clendenin (chair, District 1 at-large), Guido Maniscalco (District 2 at-large), Lynn Hurtak (District 3 at-large), Bill Carlson (District 4), Naya Young (District 5), Charlie Miranda (District 6) and Luis Viera (District 7).
What is the Tampa police non-emergency number?
813-231-6130. Call 911 for emergencies.
How do I report a code violation in Tampa?
Use Tampa Connect or call the Neighborhood Enhancement Division at 813-274-5545. The city says the person making a complaint must give a name and address.
Who do I call for a water emergency in Tampa after hours?
813-274-7400 on nights, weekends and city holidays. Sewer backups go to 813-247-3451, a 24-hour line.
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