Information Guide

Local Information

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale was designed to help meteorologists determine the possible damage to areas with an approaching storm.  With the right planning, the public can plan by using sandbags and plywood on windows. While things can change in a second, planning is the key.  Weather Radar Systems and weather planes flying into the storm give crucial information to help save lives and protect property.  THE BEST PROTECTION IS TO LISTEN TO THE EXPERTS AND DO WHAT THEY SAY.

Directory of Businesses

I’ve assembled a list of Information here that can help you prepare for your new home and life in Tampa Bay before you come down here. I have sorted all useful links and phone numbers by County and then by category. Change your address, research permitting and zoning, and contact schools to start crossing those items off your to-do lists!

Hillsborough County

 
Category Link Phone #
USPS Post Office Post Office Locator (Find a Post Office Near Your New Home) 800.275.8777
USPS USPS Change of Address (Change Your Mailing Address Online)
Driver License Driver’s License 813.635.5200
Auto Tags & Registration Hillsborough County Tags & Registration 813.635.5200
Voter Registration Florida Online Voter Registration System 866.308.6739
Property Taxes Hillsborough County Property Appraiser 813.272.6100
Zoning Information Hillsborough County Zoning 813.272.5900
Zoning Information City of Tampa Zoning 813.274.3100
Permits Hillsborough County Permits 813.272.5900
Public Transportation Hart Line 813.254.4278
Law Enforcement City of Tampa Police Department 813.231.6130
Law Enforcement Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office 813.247.8200
Fire Rescue City of Tampa Fire Rescue 813.274.7011
Fire Rescue Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Fire Rescue for Unincorporated Hillsborough 813.272.6600
 
Category Link Phone #
TV/Internet Spectrum (TV-Internet-Phone Bundles available) 844.757.2826
TV/Internet DIRECTV® (TV-Internet Bundles available) 888.777.2454
TV/Internet Frontier Communications (TV-Internet-Phone Bundles available) 800.921.8101
Newspaper Tampa Bay Times (Tampa/Hillsboro edition available) 800.888.7012
 
Category Link Phone #
Schools Hillsborough County Public Schools (School Search by Type and Grade) 813.272.4000
Schools Hillsborough County School Locator (Enter your address to see all zoned schools)
Schools Hillsborough County Private Schools (Sorted by Preschool, Elementary & High Schools)  
Schools School Ratings & Reviews for Public & Private Schools (GreatSchools.Org)
 
Category Link Phone #
Chamber of Commerce South Tampa Chamber of Commerce 813.637.0156
Chamber of Commerce North Tampa Chamber of Commerce 813.994.8534
Chamber of Commerce Ybor City Chamber of Commerce 813.248.3712
Chamber of Commerce Brandon Chamber of Commerce 813.689.1221
Chamber of Commerce SouthShore Chamber of Commerce (Chamber for Apollo Beach & Ruskin) 813.645.1366

Pinellas County

 
Category Link Phone #
USPS Post Office Post Office Locator (Find a Post Office Near Your New Home) 800.275.8777
USPS USPS Change of Address (Change Your Mailing Address Online)
Driver’s License Driver’s License 850.617.2000
Auto Tags & Registration Pinellas County Tax Collector 727.464.7777
Voter Registration Florida Online Voter Registration System 866.308.6739
Property Taxes Pinellas County Tax Collector 727.464.7777
Zoning Information Pinellas County Zoning 727.464.3401
Zoning Information City of St. Petersburg Zoning 727.893.7471
Permits Pinellas County Permits, Codes, Fees & Policies 727.464.3888
Permits City of St. Petersburg Permitting 727.893.7231
Public Transportation Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority 727.540.1800
Law Enforcement City of St. Petersburg Police Department 727.893.7780
Law Enforcement Pinellas County Sheriff's Office 727.582.6200
Fire Rescue & All Non-Emergency Nos. Pinellas County - Non-Emergency Phone #s Emergency Communications Non-Emergency Numbers
 
Category Link Phone #
TV/Internet Spectrum (TV-Internet-Phone Bundles available) 844.757.2826
TV/Internet DIRECTV® (TV-Internet Bundles available) 888.777.2454
TV/Internet Frontier Communications (TV-Internet-Phone Bundles available) 800.921.8101
Newspaper Tampa Bay Times (North & South Pinellas editions available) 800.888.7012

Pasco County

 
Category Link Phone #
USPS Post Office Post Office Locator (Find a Post Office Near Your New Home) 800.275.8777
USPS USPS Change of Address (Change Your Mailing Address Online)
Property Taxes Pasco County Tax Collector 727.847.8032 (West) 352.521.4338 (East) 813.235.6076 (Central)
Zoning Information Pasco County Zoning Administration 727.847.8142
Permits Pasco County Central Permitting 727.847.8126
Public Transportation Pasco County Public Transportation 727.834.3322
Law Enforcement Pasco Sheriff’s Office 727.847.5878
Fire Rescue Pasco County Fire Rescue 813.929.2750
 
Category Link Phone #
TV / Internet Spectrum (TV-Internet-Phone Bundles available) 844.757.2826
TV / Internet DIRECTV® (TV-Internet Bundles available) 888.777.2454
TV / Internet Frontier Communications (TV-Internet-Phone Bundles available) 800.921.8101
Newspaper Tampa Bay Times (Central & West Pasco editions available) 800.888.7012
 
Category Link Phone #
Chamber of Commerce Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce (Land O Lakes, New Port Richey) 813.909.2722 727.842.7651
Chamber of Commerce Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce 352.567.3769
Chamber of Commerce

North Tampa Bay Chamber

New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Trinity and Odessa
813.994.8534
Chamber of Commerce

Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce

813.782.1913