HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office in North Tampa will reopen Wednesday, November 20th, after a temporary closure due to a gas leak in the area.
The office was closed on Tuesday, November 19th, as a safety precaution while authorities addressed the gas leak.
Customers can visit the North Tampa office starting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday to conduct their tax and tag transactions. Online services remain available at hillstax.org for those who prefer to complete their business remotely.
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Previous Report: The Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office in North Tampa has been temporarily closed due to a gas leak in the vicinity.
County officials have issued a shelter-in-place warning for a four-block radius around East Bougainvillea Avenue and North 30th Street as they assess the situation.
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The Tax Collector’s office is urging customers to utilize online services at hillstax.org or visit other branch locations during the closure. Updates will be posted on the website and social media as they become available.
This is a developing situation. Residents and those who frequent the area are encouraged to stay informed and follow any guidance from local authorities.
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