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What we do
Consumer Protection
Consumer Protection Services investigates consumer complaints with the goal of returning money, goods, or services to the citizens and visitors of Hillsborough County. In addition, consumer outreach and education programs aimed at preventing victimization are conducted in the community, and information is regularly provided about unfair or deceptive business practices in common areas such as home improvement contracting, landlord/tenant agreements, telemarketing, and many other scams.
26th Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
Hillsborough County Consumer & Veterans Services and the Veterans Council of Hillsborough County invite the community to the County's 26th Annual Memorial Day Remembrance at 10 AM Sunday, May 28, at Veterans Memorial Park, 3602 U.S. 301 N., Tampa, FL 33619.
As has become tradition at Veterans Memorial Park, the vibrant Garden of Gold flags will be erected in tribute to fallen heroes. This emotionally moving collection depicts the faces of more than 30 sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, and spouses who gave their lives in service to the United States.
Services we offer
- Find Consumer Protection Offices
- Wage recovery
- Consumer protection education programs
- Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
- Search Consumer Complaints
Veterans Services
Hillsborough County’s Veterans Services assists Veterans, their dependents, and survivors in accessing federal, state, and local benefits. Staff also supports and manages Veterans activities in the County, including events at Veterans Memorial Park and Museum. The department acts as a single point of contact for military members and their families seeking assistance with outside agencies, and there is never a fee to receive services or visit with any of our qualified Veterans Service Officers. Staff also provides outreach and support to Veterans in assisted-living facilities and nursing homes.Services we offer
- Find Veterans Services office locations
- Search military records
- Veterans compensation or pension assistance
- Volunteer at the Veterans Museum
American Flag Retirement
Residents wishing to properly dispose of worn American flags may drop off items for retirement during regular business hours, 8 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday, at the following locations:
- Veteran Resource Center on the grounds of Veterans Memorial Park, 3602 U.S. 301 N., building #3610 in Tampa
- On the first floor lobby of County Center, 600 E. Kennedy Blvd. in downtown Tampa
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Contact us
Veterans Address:
3602 U.S. 301 North
Building 3610
Tampa, FL 33619
Consumer Address:
410 30th Street SE,
Ste. 104, Ruskin, FL 33570
Phone:
813-635-8316
Director:
Frank Strom
Director's Email:
StromF@HCFLGov.net