UTILITIES

Electric: Tampa Electric (813) 223-0800
Gas: TECO Peoples Gas (877) 832-6747
Water/Wastewater Hills. Co. (813) 272-6680 City of Tampa (813) 274-8811
Temple Terrace (813) 989-7170
Telephone: Verizon (800) 483-4200

LICENSE AND REGISTRATION

Auto Tags & Registration: (813) 635-5200 Hours M-F 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
**State law requires you to purchase a Florida license plate within 10 days of becoming a legal resident, becoming employed or placing your children in public school. Proof of insurance is required at time of registration.

Driver’s License: (813) 871-7375 Hours T-F 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
**A Florida driver’s license is required within 30 days of becoming employed, entering children in school, registering to vote, filing for homestead exemption or becoming a resident of Florida.

Voter Registration: (813) 272-5850 Hours M-F 8:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

OTHER NUMBERS OF INTEREST

Courthouse: (813) 276-8100 Garbage Collection & Recycling: (813) 348-1111

Health Department: (813) 307-8000 Hillsborough Co. Animal Services: (813) 744-5660

Hillsborough Co. Information (813) 272-5900 Hillsborough Co. Visitor’s Assoc.: (813) 223-1111

Homestead Exemption: (813) 272-6100 Library: Main office (813) 273-3652

School Registration: (813) 272-4000 Tampa Post Office: (800) 275-8777

Tampa Tribune Newspaper: (813) 259-7422 Tax Collector’s Office: (813) 307-6548

Bright House Cable Services: (813) 684-6400 Realtor:

Lender: HomeOwners Assoc:

Homeowner’s Insurance: Others:

If Selling: DO NOT discontinue utilities or homeowner’s insurance. Contact utility companies and order final reading when you have a confirmed closing date scheduled. Cancel homeowner’s insurance after closing. If Buying: Contact utility companies and have them placed in your name effective confirmed closing date. Proof of homeowner’s insurance coverage must be provided prior to closing. Bring driver’s license and a cashier’s check to closing. File for Homestead exemption prior to March 1st.