Code Enforcement

The mission of the Code Enforcement division is to promote public health and safety, protect our natural and built environment, and sustain a high quality of life in our community.

Meet the Team
A team of officers and administrators work together with other City departments to enforce codes, achieve compliance, and engage the community.

City Codes & Ordinances
Everything you ever wanted to know about the City’s official land use and environmental codes and ordinances, organized in a searchable online database.

Common Violations & Tips
Know the most common violations that create public nuisances or health and safety hazards.

Hazard & Nuisance Abatement
In the interest of public health and safety, the City can correct urgent hazards directly but also provides several resources to homeowners to fix violations.

Vacant to Vibrant
Special projects and pilot programs turn vacant and blighted lots into vibrant new community assets.

Be a Good Neighbor
Learn about ways to keep Tallahassee safe and beautiful, beginning with your own neighborhood.

Public Hearings
Citizen volunteer Magistrates and Code Board members provide a fair public hearing where they can order compliance actions or consider appeal requests.

Report an Issue
Call Code Enforcement Hotline anytime at 891-CODE (891-2633), speak to us at 891-7007 during business hours or use the DigiTally app to report an issue. Please note, as of July 1, 2021, our office will no longer accept anonymous complaint phone calls.

Case Records & Fines
Search for active code enforcement cases and pay fines online from one convenient place.

Preserving Tallahassee: 2019 Impact Report

Housing and Community Resilience
Code Enforcement Division

Report a code violation through the DigiTally app on your phone or online.
Send us a message through our contact form.