Tampa City Phone Directory

The Tampa phone directory gives you access to direct phone numbers for every major city department, from the Mayor's office to the police chief. Tampa runs a well-organized government portal at Tampa.gov that lists staff contacts, mailing addresses, and fax numbers for all divisions. You can also reach the city's general information line at (813) 274-8211 for help finding the right office. This guide covers Tampa's city phone directory, public records contacts, and the county-level resources that serve Tampa residents in Hillsborough County.

Tampa Phone Directory for City Departments

Tampa keeps a centralized staff directory on its website. The "Directors and Key Contacts" page is the main phone directory for city leadership. It lists the name, phone number, and address for each department head. Many city departments share a central mailing address at 306 East Jackson Street, Tampa, FL 33602. But each office has its own direct phone line. The city updates this page when staff changes happen, so the numbers stay current.

The Tampa Directors and Key Contacts page is where you will find the full city phone directory for top officials and department heads.

This page breaks down contact info for the Chief of Staff, City Attorney, City Clerk, Police Chief, and more. If you are not sure which department handles your question, start with the general info line. Staff at (813) 274-8211 can point you to the right place.

Tampa also has a Purchasing Department phone directory for vendors and contractors who need to reach procurement staff. That list is kept separate from the main city contacts but is still public information under Florida law.

Tampa Public Records and Phone Contacts

Tampa handles public records requests through the City Clerk's office. The Archives and Records Division is the team that processes most requests. Their phone number is (813) 274-8030. You can also email publicrecords@tampagov.net to make a request. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tampa uses the GovQA platform to track and manage records requests, which gives you an online portal to submit and follow up on your request.

The Tampa Public Records Guide walks you through the full process for making a request.

The guide explains what counts as a public record in Tampa. The city defines it as any material prepared in connection with official business that is meant to perpetuate, communicate, or formalize knowledge. That covers a wide range of documents and data. Phone directories, staff lists, emails, and meeting minutes all fall under this definition.

Fees may apply for copies. Extensive requests could have extra charges for staff time. Fees must be paid before records are released. The city will acknowledge your request right away, but the time to fill it depends on what you need. For a simple phone directory request or a staff contact lookup, you can usually get an answer by phone or email the same day. More complex requests go through the GovQA portal where you can track progress online.

Note: Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, any email you send to a Tampa city office becomes a public record itself.

Tampa Phone Directory and Hillsborough County

Tampa is the county seat of Hillsborough County. Many records that Tampa residents need are kept at the county level, not by the city. The Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles court records, official records, and marriage licenses for all of Tampa. The Clerk's main phone number is (813) 276-8100. Their office is at 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. in downtown Tampa.

The Clerk runs an online search tool for official records like deeds, mortgages, and liens. You can access it at publicaccess.hillsclerk.com. This is free to search. If you need certified copies of any document, those come with a small per-page fee. For court records, the Clerk has a separate search tool on their main site. Both tools are useful if you need to look up records tied to a person or property in the Tampa area.

The Hillsborough County Property Appraiser is another phone directory contact that Tampa residents use often. Call (813) 272-6100 for questions about property values, exemptions, and ownership records. The property search tool lets you look up any parcel in Tampa by owner name, address, or parcel ID. All of this data is public under Florida law and free to access online.

Tampa City Charter and Phone Directory Laws

Tampa's city charter and local ordinances are available online through the Municode Library. This resource is useful if you need to look up city rules about records access, government transparency, or department structure. The charter outlines how Tampa's government works and which offices exist.

You can search the full Tampa Code of Ordinances at Municode.

Florida's public records law, Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, is the state law that backs your right to access any Tampa government phone directory or staff contact list. You do not need to explain why you want the information. The city must provide it. This applies to phone numbers, email addresses, office addresses, and any document that meets the public record definition. If a Tampa office refuses to share contact information, you can cite Chapter 119 and they are required by law to comply.

The city also posts meeting agendas and minutes online. These often contain phone numbers and contact info for staff who present at public meetings. They are another good way to find a direct line for someone at Tampa city hall.

Note: Police records in Tampa have a dedicated section in the Public Records Guide and can be requested through the GovQA portal at the same link listed above.

Tampa Historical Records Phone Contacts

The Archives and Records Division of the City Clerk's Office handles historical research and city development records. If you need old phone directories, past staff lists, or archived city documents from Tampa, this is the office to call. Their number is (813) 274-8030. Staff there can help you track down records that are no longer on the city website but still exist in the archives.

Historical records requests follow the same process as regular public records requests in Tampa. Submit your request by phone, email, or through the GovQA portal. The same fee rules apply. The first 30 minutes of staff time to pull records is free under state rules. If your request takes longer, the city may charge for extra labor. For most simple lookups in the Tampa phone directory archives, you won't hit that limit. A quick call to the Archives Division is often the fastest way to find what you need.

Tips for Using the Tampa Phone Directory

Tampa has a lot of departments, and knowing which one to call saves you time. Here are the most useful contacts for common questions:

• General city questions: (813) 274-8211
• Public records requests: (813) 274-8030 or publicrecords@tampagov.net
• City Clerk: (813) 274-8396
• Tampa Police (non-emergency): (813) 276-3200
• Hillsborough County Clerk: (813) 276-8100
• Property Appraiser: (813) 272-6100

Most Tampa city offices are open Monday through Friday during normal business hours. If you call after 5 p.m., you will likely reach voicemail. Leave a message with your name, number, and what you need. Staff generally call back within one business day. For urgent matters, try the general info line first since it has the widest hours and can route you to an office that might still be open. The Tampa city website is also a good backup. Many answers to common questions are posted there in FAQ sections for each department.

Nearby City Phone Directories

Tampa sits in the Tampa Bay metro area, which includes several other large cities with their own government phone directories. If you need contacts in a neighboring city, check their pages below.

Hillsborough County Phone Directory

Tampa is the county seat of Hillsborough County. For county-level records, court contacts, and the full Hillsborough phone directory, visit the county page.