View the steps for paying animal control citation fines
Overview
Pay fines for violations of Hillsborough County’s Animal Control ordinance.Fees
Ordinance Violations Allowing a 15 Day Compliance Period
MCA = Mandatory Court Appearance
Ordinance section | First occurrence | Second occurrence |
|---|---|---|
Section 6-21 | $100 | $200 |
Section 6-22 | $50 | $100 |
Section 6-27a | $450* | MCA |
Section 6-27b. | MCA | MCA |
Section 6-28 | $100 | $200 |
Section 6-29 | $450 | MCA |
Section 6-30 | $450 | MCA |
Section 6-31 | $150 | MCA |
Section 6-32 | $50 | $100 |
Section 6-33 | $300 | MCA |
Section 6-34 | $100 | MCA |
Section 6-38 | $50 | $100 |
Section 6-43 | $50 | $200 |
Section 6-49 | $50 | $100 |
Section 6-53 | $200 | $400 |
Ordinance Violations With No Compliance Grace Period Allowed
MCA = Mandatory Court Appearance
Ordinance section | First occurrence | Second occurrence |
|---|---|---|
Section 6-23 | $200 | $400 |
Section 6-24 | $30 | $60 |
Section 6-25 | MCA | MCA |
Section 6-25 | $50 | MCA |
Section 6-25c | $100 | $200 |
Section 6-26 | $300 | MCA |
Section 6-27b | MCA | MCA |
We will reduce the vicious animal fine to $25 if, prior to the hearing date, you provide satisfactory proof of each of the following:
- Current obedience training by a County-approved instructor
- Current health certificate from a veterinarian
- Proof of spay/neuter; microchip
- Pet receives training on responsible pet ownership as it pertains to dangerous dogs provided by the department
How To
- Follow the directions on the back of the citation for submitting payment
- For certain citations, such as rabies vaccination or license violations, you have a 15- to 30-day compliance period
- If you rectify the violation within the compliance period, you can present the proof in-person at the Animal Control, and we will waive the fine
- Ordinance violations that allow a 15-day compliance period may be increased to a 30-day compliance period, if you are requesting a voucher for spaying/neutering and need the extra time to get approved for the voucher
- If applicable, go to court as indicated on the citation
- Bring the citation
- Bring the required fees (see above)
Resources
Get Help
- Department: Code Enforcement
- Email: AnimalControl@HCFLGov.net
- Phone: (813) 744-5660