Report suspected code violations to the County
When you report a code violation you're helping to ensure that everyone follows the property maintenance and land development codes. This maintains or improves the health, safety and welfare for our residents and visitors.
Things to consider
There are many violations you can select on the form, including:
- Towing overcharges and trespass
- Private property concerns (choose from the following subcategories)
- Abandoned property
- Condemned or dangerous structures
- Construction code or unpermitted construction
- Fence maintenance
- Foreclosure registration
- Housing standards, such as mold, A/C, heating, etc.
- Junk, trash, or debris
- Overgrown conditions
- Unsafe or unclean swimming pools
- Watering violations
- Zoning concerns
How to report a violation
- Write or record the “who, what, where, when and how” of suspected violations
- Submit the violation using our online form
- Select the category that applies to what you wish to report. If you do not see a matching category, choose "Other Code Violations"
- Select a subcategory, if applicable
Anonymous Reporting
In accordance with state law, effective 2021, Hillsborough County does not accept anonymous complaints of code violations. Investigation of potential code violations requires a valid name and address of the complainant. Please also be aware that if your name and address are provided, that information constitutes a public record and is subject to disclosure pursuant to a public records request.
Resources
Get help
Department: Code Enforcement
Phone: (813) 274-6600