Benefits and Compensation Telephone(941) 263-6476 The City offers a wealth of optional benefits for employees to consider when starting employment. Retiree Benefits can also be found here.
Building & Permitting Permitting Phone(941) 263-6494 Inspections Phone(941) 263-6418 Permitting Email CityPermits@sarasotafl.gov Building & Permitting staff review building plans and provide technical inspections to ensure every building project in the City conforms to the appropriate codes and regulations.
City Attorney Telephone(941) 263-6980 The City Attorney is the legal advisor to the City Commission, Advisory Boards and Committees, and to the City administration and departments.
City Auditor and Clerk Telephone(941) 263-6222 The Office of the City Auditor and Clerk provides exceptional service to citizens and staff, including preparing Commission Agendas, Records Management, Internal Audits, Commission Elections, Codification of City Ordinances, processing land development applications.
City Manager Telephone(941) 263-6402 The City Manager serves as the City's Chief Administrator responsible to the City Commission. The City Manager directs and manages functions of the City.
City of Sarasota Careers Telephone(941) 263-6476 The City of Sarasota is an excellent place to work and live.
Code Compliance Report Unpermitted Work (Weekdays)(941) 263-6417 Report Unpermitted Work (Saturdays)(941) 894-2790 Email codecompliance@sarasotafl.gov Through fair and thorough enforcement of local codes and standards, we help facilitate an attractive, clean, and aesthetically pleasing city.
Development Services Development Services is comprised of Building & Permitting, Code Compliance, Development Applications & Review, Flood Information, Local Business Tax, Tree Protection, Zoning and Vacation Rentals.
Financial Administration Telephone(941) 263-6575 The City of Sarasota's Financial Administration provides essential services, from utility billing to budgets to detailed financial reports and policies.
Human Resources Telephone(941) 263-6476 TDD(941) 263-6301 The City of Sarasota's Human Resources Department fosters a supportive, inclusive environment, offering a wide range of services to employees, including benefits, training, conflict resolution, and recruitment.
Information Technology Telephone(941) 263-6460 Handles all aspects of technology supporting commission goals, facilitates department requirements, enables and connects the City of Sarasota staff and residents to information.
Local Business Tax Telephone(941) 263-6469 Email localbusinesstax@sarasotafl.gov The Local Business Tax is a tax for operating a business within the City limits of Sarasota.
Office of Economic Development Telephone(941) 263-6280 The Office of Economic Development promotes quality economic development through projects and programs administered Citywide.
Office of Housing and Community Development Telephone(941) 263-6340 Email Office-Housing-Community-Dev@sarasotafl.gov Administers housing programs such as City Neighborhood Stabilization Programs, State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the City of Sarasota
Parking and Mobility Telephone(941) 263-6475 Email parkinginfo@sarasotafl.gov Located on 1575 2nd Street, 1st Floor, the City of Sarasota Parking Division is responsible for ensuring efficient management and the oversight of Sarasota's diverse parking system
Pensions Telephone(941) 954-4141 Review the defined contribution plan, defined benefit pension plans, and the deferred compensation program.
Planning Telephone(941) 263-6756 Responsible for maintaining the City's Comprehensive Plan, Historic Preservation, Economic Development, Sustainability, Transportation Planning, Housing Affordability, and the Public Art Program
Public Works Telephone(941) 263-6793 After Hours Emergency Phone(941) 263-6450 Providing safe, reliable, effective service for the residents of the City of Sarasota. City Engineering & Engineering Permits, Infrastructure Maintenance, Traffic Info, Solid Waste & Recycling
Purchasing Services Telephone(941) 263-6452 Alternate Phone(941) 954-4157 Procuring goods for the City of Sarasota through formal, sealed bids and proposals, process requisitions, provide contract support & management, maintain the list of Solicitation Awards
Risk Management Telephone(941) 263-6339 Risk Management is responsible for administering the City of Sarasota’s insurance programs.
Transportation Planning Email transplan@sarasotafl.gov The Transportation Planning Division plans, develops, manages projects, and supports the implementation of the Capital Improvement Program and the Transportation Master Plan.
Utilities Phone / After Hours Emergency(941) 263-6884 Questions Regarding Outdoor Watering Restrictions(352) 796-7211 The City of Sarasota Utilities Department provide our residents safe, reliable drinking water, wastewater collection, and reclaimed water through daily operational & maintenance activities and utility construction projects
Utility Billing Services Telephone(941) 263-6260 Emergency/After Hours(941) 263-6884 Email utilitybill@sarasotafl.gov Pay your utility bill and get answers to commonly asked questions.
Vacation Rental Registration and Compliance Telephone941-263-6623 Email vacationrentals@sarasotafl.gov The City of Sarasota allows for short-term vacation rentals within Residential Zoning Districts throughout City limits. Additional requirements for registration apply to qualifying vacation rentals citywide.
Zoning Telephone(941) 263-6432 Email CityZoning@SarasotaFL.gov To promote orderly development, every parcel within the City has a zoning designation that governs its use.