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Pay a Code Violation or Civil Citation

Use this page to pay a City of Tampa NED-Citation online through Accela. Accela is the City’s online system for managing records, applications, and payments.

You may need information from your citation or notice before you begin.


Pay Online

Pay in Accela

Use the Accela Citizen Access portal to search for your citation and make a payment online.


Before You Start

Before you begin, have the following information ready:

  • Citation number
  • Case number or record number
  • Property address or violation address
  • Payment method
  • Email address for confirmation or receipt

How to Make a Payment in Accela

Follow these steps to pay your citation online.

  1. Go to Accela Citizen Access.
  2. Sign in or continue as a guest, if guest access is available.
  3. Search for your citation, case, or record using the citation number, record number, or address.
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For citations past 30 days

*Please refer to the back of the citation for payment requirements to the Clerk of Circuit Court. 

https://www.hillsclerk.com/pay

Please contact the Clerk’s Office at 813.276.8100 with any questions.

 


After You Pay

After submitting your payment, you should receive a confirmation or receipt from Accela.

Keep your confirmation number for your records. Payment processing times may vary.

Contact 813.274.5545 for issues.


Help and Contact Info

If you cannot find your citation or are having trouble making a payment, try the following:

  • Check that the citation number or record number was entered correctly.
  • Search by property address, if available.
  • Make sure you are using the correct Accela portal.
  • Confirm that the citation is eligible for online payment.

If you still need help, contact:

Department/Division: NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCMENT DIVISION
Phone: 813.274.5545
Email: civilcitationtc@tampagov.net
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm


Updated: 10/30/2026