St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, home to about 270,000 people.
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Who to contact
- St. Petersburg City HallCity hall and municipal administration inquiries for St. Petersburg, Florida.Robert Gerdes, City Administrator
- Phone
- 727-893-7111
- Website
- Visit website
- St. Petersburg Planning & ZoningCity office for zoning, land use and development review.
- Phone
- (727) 893-7471
- Website
- Visit website
- St. Petersburg zoning map lookupCity of St. Petersburg GIS zoning map lookup.
- St. Petersburg Land Development RegulationsChapter 16 of the St. Petersburg City Code, the Land Development Regulations with the zoning rules.
- St. Petersburg Building and PermittingCity office that issues building permits and inspects construction.
- Phone
- 727-893-7231
- Address
- Municipal Services Center, 1 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL
- Website
- Visit website
Who handles what in St. Petersburg
- Zoning and land use
- Office
- St. Petersburg Planning & Zoning, (727) 893-7471
- Building permits
- Office
- St. Petersburg Building and Permitting, 727-893-7231
- Septic systems
- Office
- Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County Environmental Public Health, 727-538-7277
- Property value and homestead
- Office
- Pinellas County Property Appraiser, 727-464-3207
- Property tax bills
- Office
- Pinellas County Tax Collector, 727-464-7777
- Deeds, mortgages and plats
- Office
- Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, 727-464-7000
- Roads
- City streets
- St. Petersburg City Hall, 727-893-7111 (general contact)
- County roads
- Pinellas County Public Works, 727-464-8900
- State highways
- Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Where to find things
- Florida food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official USDA directory entry for Florida: program website, EBT contacts, and application or local-office links where available.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- Florida unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Find Florida unemployment insurance program and claim-filing links in the Labor Department’s CareerOneStop directory. Check the state program for eligibility and filing instructions.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- Florida Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Florida Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- Florida energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find Florida energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- Florida WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
More options
- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- Florida child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- Florida rental assistance and public housingRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- Florida emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- Florida Temporary Cash AssistanceCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Florida child support servicesChild support services
Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Florida Department of Elder AffairsSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- Florida Division of Vocational RehabilitationDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOVeterans benefits help
Find a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- Florida unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- Florida driver and vehicle servicesDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official driver and vehicle services. Check the agency for renewals, appointments, document requirements, registration, and titles.
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- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideOfficial guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- Florida consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams
State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
More options
- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- Florida emergency management and recovery contactsDisaster recovery assistance
State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.
More options
- USAGov disaster assistance application guideOfficial disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Pages and documents from St. Petersburg
- St. Petersburg — GIS MapsOfficial municipal GIS and mapping information for St. Petersburg, Florida.
Pinellas County records and services
- Pinellas County Official records and recorded deedsPinellas County official official records and recorded deeds entry page.
- Pinellas County Parcel and owner searchPinellas County official parcel and owner search entry page.
- Pinellas County Property tax search and informationPinellas County official property tax search and information entry page.
Other city departments (2)
- St. Petersburg Historic Preservation (Planning and Historic Preservation Division)City historic preservation staff run the St. Petersburg Register of Historic Places (local landmark designation) and the local historic districts, and review proposed changes to locally designated properties through Certificates of Appropriateness. The page has a historic preservation map and the list of historic places.
- Phone
- (727) 892-5470
- Address
- One 4th Street N, 1st Floor, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
- Website
- Visit website
- St. Petersburg Water Resources Department (sewer)Runs the public sewer collection system in St. Petersburg. Call the Water Resources Dispatch Center, open 24 hours, to report sewer emergencies such as backups and overflows.
- Phone
- (727) 893-7261
- Address
- P.O. Box 2842, St. Petersburg, FL 33731
- Website
- Visit website
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to find who owns a piece of land
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name