Swann Estates Neighborhood Association

Homeowner Information

Posting of Addresses - Guidelines

The Hillsborough County Street Naming and Numbering Ordinance No. 87-06, amended No. 89-05, requires each residential and commercial building to have an address posted in accordance with the following:

• Address numbers should be affixed to the building (structure) front facing the roadway, and to a separate structure such as a mailbox, fence, wall or post.

• Mailboxes, fences, walls, poles, etc. should not be used exclusively to post your address if there is more than one addressed structure on the property; the numbers should also be affixed to each building front.

• Address numbers must be large enough to be visible from the local street from which access is provided while traveling the posted speed limit.

• Address numbers should be visible to both directions of traffic from the local street. In cases where address numbers are affixed to mailboxes, the numbers should be on both sides of the box. We recommend a minimum of three (3”) inch letters.

• Address numbers should be clearly visible and without obstruction from shrubbery, trees, walls, or any other blockage. NOTE: If the residence is located some distance back from the roadway or at the end of a lengthy drive, the numbers should be posted at the entrance drive as well as on the structure.

• Address numbers should be of a contrasting color to their background and materials used should be both durable and weather resistant.

NOTE: The Hillsborough County 911 Street Naming and Numbering Ordinance does not consider curb painting of address numbers in compliance with the ordinance. Only those guidelines outlined are acceptable for compliance with the ordinance.

The Hillsborough County Road and Street Department does not endorse nor do they authorize curb painting of address numbers. However, the County does not have an established policy that specifically prohibits curb painting.

For more information on address compliance or private road naming, please contact:

Streets and Addresses Unit
9-1-1 Administration
9270 Bay Plaza Blvd, Suite 600
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 744-5911 (Fax: 813-744-5856)

Burglary Prevention

The Burglary Prevention Program is designed to increase the citizen's awareness of preventative tips and techniques on how to protect their home and/or business. Practical and inexpensive ways to safeguard yourself, your family, your personal property and your home are discussed.

Home and Business Security is a large part of crime prevention. A free and confidential security survey of your home or business is provided by professionally trained law enforcement officers who conduct the survey and offer tips on how to make you home or business more secure. For more information or to schedule a survey please contact your Police District Crime Prevention specialist. You can find your district and Crime Prevention Specialist phone number here.

One very beneficial tool in combating theft is Operation Identification. This program entails marking your valuables by engraving your driver's license number on them to deter theft and facilitate the recovery of your belongings should a theft occur. Quite often officers recover stolen items but are unable to determine the legitimate owner. With this program, items recovered even in an unrelated investigation can be returned to its owner.

Citizens empowered with knowledge are the best line of defense against burglary and theft. Neighborhood Watch is another excellent avenue for gaining knowledge about protecting your home and business.

Did you know auto theft is about one third of the cost of your auto insurance premium according to the Insurance Information Institute. Auto Theft Prevention educates the general public about the serious consequences of vehicle theft while offering tips and information on how to combat theft by utilizing the C.A.T. program. Many of the anti-theft deterrents are mentioned and demonstrated for the community.

References:
Security Checklist
Home Property Inventory

Links

Home Security Checklist
Property Inventory