The main phone number for the City of St. Petersburg is 727-893-7111, which reaches the St. Pete Service Center for general questions and service requests. Beyond that central line, each city department has its own direct number. Below are the City of St. Petersburg phone numbers by department, covering police non-emergency calls, utilities, permits, parks, the Mayor’s Office, and more.
St. Pete Service Center: 727-893-7111
Call 727-893-7111 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to report broken sidewalks, road and alley repairs, stormwater issues, graffiti, traffic signal problems, park maintenance needs, and codes violations. Staff log each request into the city’s tracking system, so you can follow up with a reference number. Codes compliance reports require your full name and address; anonymous complaints won’t be investigated.1City of St. Petersburg. St. Pete Service Center
Public Safety Numbers
Police Non-Emergency
For situations that aren’t life-threatening but still need police attention, such as noise complaints, minor property damage, or suspicious activity, call the St. Petersburg Police Department’s non-emergency line at 727-893-7780.2St. Petersburg Police Department. Phone Directory Save 911 for immediate danger.
Victim Assistance
The department’s Victim Assistance Program offers help navigating the criminal justice process, short-term crisis counseling, victim compensation guidance, and safety planning. Reach the program at 727-892-5280 or 727-892-5128, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.3St. Petersburg Police Department. Victim Assistance Program
Fire Rescue
The St. Petersburg Fire Rescue administration office handles records requests and general inquiries at 727-893-7694. For fire safety plan reviews or commercial inspections, call Fire Prevention at 727-893-7709.4St. Pete Fire Rescue. Plans Review
Animal Services
Animal control within St. Petersburg is handled by Pinellas County, not the city. Call Pinellas County Animal Services at 727-582-2600 to report stray or dangerous animals (option 4) or for general customer service (option 8), Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.5Pinellas County Government. Animal Services Department
Utilities and Sanitation
Utility Billing: 727-893-7341
The Utility Customer Service Call Center at 727-893-7341 handles billing inquiries, new account setup, and payment arrangements for water, reclaimed water, wastewater, stormwater, and trash and recycling collection. The call center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.6City of St. Petersburg. Manage Utility Services Call the same number to ask about leak and pool-fill adjustments if an undetected leak has spiked your bill.
Water Emergencies: 727-893-7261
For main breaks, leaks, or discharges, call the Water Resources 24-hour dispatch line at 727-893-7261. Unlike the billing office, this line runs around the clock.7City of St. Petersburg. Water Services
Sanitation: 727-893-7398
Call Sanitation at 727-893-7398 for special pickups of furniture, TVs, or computer equipment, and for container repairs like broken lids or missing wheels.8City of St. Petersburg. Residential Trash and Recycling
Building, Zoning, and Property
Building and Permitting: 727-893-7231
Building permit applications, inspections, and general construction questions go to the Building and Permitting division at 727-893-7231.9City of St. Petersburg. Building and Permitting
Zoning and Planning
Zoning questions about allowed uses, setback requirements, and land-use designations go to the Zoning Division at 727-893-7471. Historic preservation and long-range planning have a separate line at 727-551-3542.10City of St. Petersburg. Planning and Zoning
Codes Compliance: 727-893-7373
The Codes Compliance Assistance Department at 727-893-7373 handles property maintenance issues such as overgrown lots, junk vehicles, and structural disrepair.11City of St. Petersburg. Codes Compliance Assistance Under Chapter 9 of the city code, fines start at $40 and can reach $500, with amounts increasing for repeat violations.12City of St. Petersburg. Codes Enforcement
Tree Removal: 727-463-5680
St. Pete Urban Forestry handles tree-related permits at 727-463-5680 or trees@stpete.org.13City of St. Petersburg. St. Pete Urban Forestry Check with them before removing a tree on your property.
Business, Parking, Parks, and Records
Business Tax: 727-893-7241
Any business operating within city limits needs a Business Tax Receipt. The Business Tax Division handles applications, renewals, and compliance questions at 727-893-7241, option 2. The office at 325 Central Ave., 1st Floor, is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.14City of St. Petersburg. Business Tax Receipts
Parking: 727-551-3125
The Parking Citation Office at 727-551-3125 handles parking matters, including reserving on-street spaces. It’s located in the Municipal Services Center at 301 Central Avenue.15City of St. Petersburg. Parking Information
Parks and Recreation: 727-893-7441
For city parks, recreation programs, facility rentals, or community events, call 727-893-7441. The administration office is at 1400 19th St. N.16St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation. St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation
Public Records: 727-893-7448
If a record is something a specific department can quickly pull, call that department directly. For records that require review for exempt information, or when you’re not sure where to start, contact the City Clerk’s office at 727-893-7448.17City of St. Petersburg. Public Records Requests don’t have to be in writing; a phone call works.
Mayor’s Office and City Council
The Mayor’s Office answers at 727-893-7201 for questions about executive priorities, community initiatives, or general city direction.18City of St. Petersburg. Mayor’s Office St. Petersburg operates under a strong-mayor form of government, meaning the mayor holds executive authority over city operations and departments.19City of St. Petersburg. City Charter Review Commission
For legislative matters, local ordinances, or public meetings, call the City Council office at 727-893-7117. The Council Administrative Officer can be reached directly at 727-893-7118.20City of St. Petersburg. City Council