City of Temple Terrace - (813) 506-6420

Incorporated in 1925, Temple Terrace is a city of 25,000 on the banks of the Hillsborough River in West Central Florida.

Temple Terrace provides an unparalleled standard of living for its more than 25,000 residents. From its beautiful parks to the college feel coming from the University of South Florida and Florida College, Temple Terrace provides residents with a feeling they can't get anywhere else.

Led by Mayor Frank M. Chillura, the local government is always looking to improve and forward the interests of residents and businesses in the area. City Council members include: Alison Fernandez, Robert Boss, David Pogorilich, Grant Rimbey and Eddie Vance. The council strives to work in the best interest of Temple Terrace as a whole and works to understand the needs voiced by residents.

City Manager Kim D. Leinbach and City Clerk Lisa Small also support the city and continue to aim higher in improving the city, along with our libraries, schools and various government departments.

For more information, see our "Playbook" to get more aquainted with our city and see why we say "Amazing City. Since 1925."

On the northeast side of the Tampa Bay area, Temple Terrace is strategically located between three major interstates: I-4, I-75 and I-275. This ideal location makes the city conveniently located not only to the Tampa/St. Petersburg area, but also within a short driving distance to Orlando and the Sarasota beach areas. Adjacent to Temple Terrace is the University of South Florida, the second largest university in the southeast. Temple Terrace residents also have convenient access to the area’s finest medical facilities, cultural activities and sporting events.

The City of Temple Terrace (population 25,000), Florida, is a full-service city incorporated within Hillsborough County. It operates under a City Council-City Manager form of government with a professional, independent administration staff of 349 and a host of volunteers dedicated to excellence and committed to an innovative approach to high-quality services.

With a budget of approximately $45 million, the city provides a full range of general municipal services to its citizens including police, fire, library, street construction and maintenance, planning and zoning, parks and recreation, and general administrative services. In addition, water, sewer and solid-waste collection services are provided.

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