The Official Website of the City of Tallahassee
Who is Responsible for Damaged Property
Step 1 | Understanding Responsibility
- Homeowners are responsible for electrical equipment attached to the house, such as the meter box and weather head. If any equipment is damaged, please contact a licensed electrician. The City is not authorized to repair any privately owned equipment.
- City of Tallahassee Utilities are responsible for wire to the pole, service lines to the house, and other facilities that deliver electricity to your house, as well as meters that measure electricity use.
Step 2 | Schedule Repairs
- In the event customer-owned equipment is damaged or pulled loose from the house, the homeowner is responsible for working with a licensed electrician to schedule repairs.
- Your licensed electrician will need to pull a permit with Growth Management.
- Do not hire an unlicensed electrician or attempt to fix damage yourself.
Step 3 | Inspections & Restorations
- Once the electrician's service is complete and you pass all inspections as required, contact City of Tallahassee Growth Management at 850-891-1800. The City will work with you to restore power once all repairs are completed to code.
|