Social Security offices in Florida by city
Hearing offices in Florida
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers | Suite 25, 4220 Executive Circle, Fort Myers 33916 (888) 462-1109 | 7.7 mo | 66% |
| Ft. Lauderdale | Suite 200,, 300 S. Park Rd, Ft. Lauderdale 33021-8353 (888) 436-2637 | 8.6 mo | 51% |
| Jacksonville | Building 400, Suite 400, 8880 Freedom Crossing Trail, Jacksonville 32256 (866) 931-0124 | 8.3 mo | 51% |
| Miami | One Riverview Square, 8th Floor, 333 S. Miami Avenue, Miami 33130 (866) 964-5052 | 8.2 mo | 63% |
| Orlando | Glenridge Building, Suite 300, 3505 Lake Lynda Drive, Orlando 32817-8338 (877) 833-2730 | 8.3 mo | 60% |
| St. Petersburg | Suite 200, 830 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg 33701 (877) 452-4193 | 7.3 mo | 63% |
| Tallahassee | 2nd Floor, 1961 Quail Grove Lane, Tallahassee 32311 (888) 472-5996 | 7.8 mo | 68% |
| Tampa | Fountain Square II, Suite 200, 4925 Independence Parkway, Tampa 33634 (855) 248-0239 | 8.5 mo | 59% |
Florida Disability Determination Services
The Division of Disability Determinations decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 877-424-9533 (General DDS line). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Florida
The appeal path in Florida
- Initial claim: decided by Division of Disability Determinations.
- Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
- Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Florida hearing office. What to expect.
- Appeals Council and, after that, federal court. Details.
To apply for benefits or replace a card, use one of the field offices listed above.
Frequently asked questions
How many Social Security hearing offices are in Florida?
SSA lists 8 hearing offices in Florida: Fort Myers, Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tallahassee, Tampa.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Florida?
Judges at Florida hearing offices approved 59% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Florida?
SSA lists 40 Social Security field offices in Florida, in 37 cities.
Which Florida hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the St. Petersburg office had the shortest average processing time in Florida: 223 days (about 7.3 months).
Who decides disability claims in Florida?
The Division of Disability Determinations (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 877-424-9533. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.