Fort Lauderdale Local Information
Practical information for Fort Lauderdale and Broward County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Fort Lauderdale: schedule, bulk
Fort Lauderdale trash goes twice a week, recycling and yard waste weekly, bulk monthly. Carts out by 7 a.m. Questions: 954-828-8000.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Fort Lauderdale fits into Broward County and Florida: the city, the county, Broward County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Broward County property taxes: rates, due dates and appeals
Broward tax bills go out Nov. 1 and are due March 31, with 4% off in November. Fort Lauderdale's city rate is 4.1193 mills. Tax Collector: 954-357-4829.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale permits are filed online through LauderBuild. Development Services is at 700 NW 19th Ave.; call 954-828-8000. Zoning: 954-828-6520.
Roads
Fort Lauderdale road closures: NW 15th Avenue, Holiday Drive
NW 15th Avenue is shut at NW 15th Place to Oct. 23, Holiday Drive is repaved Oct. 21-23, and both beach bridges over the Intracoastal run on shifted lanes.
Home prices
Fort Lauderdale home prices and housing market
Zillow puts the typical Fort Lauderdale home at $511,473 in August 2026, down 1.3% in a year and 6.9% below the April 2024 peak.
Schools
Fort Lauderdale schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Fort Lauderdale is served by Broward County Public Schools, graded A by the state for 2026. Winter break is Dec. 21 to Jan. 1. District line: 754-321-0000.
Things to do
Things to do in Fort Lauderdale this month: October 2026
October in Fort Lauderdale: the Las Olas Art Fair Oct. 17-18, LauderBOO Oct. 24, the boat show Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 and Light Up Lauderdale from Nov. 5.
Hurricanes
Hurricane prep guide for Broward County
Broward's hurricane hotline is 311 or 954-831-4000. Fort Lauderdale hands out free sandbags Oct. 17-18 and Nov. 21-22. Season ends Nov. 30.
Voting
Voting in Broward County: registration, polling places, early voting
Broward's Nov. 3 general election: early voting Oct. 19 to Nov. 1, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mail ballot requests due Oct. 22. Elections office: 954-357-8683.
Farmers markets
Fort Lauderdale farmers markets
Fort Lauderdale's weekly markets: The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park on weekends and the New River Open Air Market on the Riverwalk every Sunday.
Parks
Parks and trails in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's big parks: Mills Pond (157 acres), Holiday Park and Snyder Park, with its dog swim and nature trail. Hours, addresses and phones.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Broward County
Florida's DBPR, not the county, inspects Fort Lauderdale restaurants. It made 639 inspection visits in the city from July 1 to Oct. 7, 2026. Search: 850-487-1395.
New businesses
New businesses in Fort Lauderdale
New in Fort Lauderdale, from state licensing inspections: Sweetwaters, Piola Las Olas, Playa Bowls, Ophelia, Caviar Club, Naia and more. September 2026.
Public notices
Public notices in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County
An index of where Fort Lauderdale and Broward legal notices are published: FloridaPublicNotices.com, the county notice site and city boil water notices.
City Hall
Who to call at City Hall in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's mayor and commissioners by district, the city manager, clerk, utility billing, police non-emergency and code enforcement, with phone numbers.
Population
Fort Lauderdale population 2026: growth, age, income and housing
Fort Lauderdale had 188,677 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 3.2% since 2020 and 14% since 2010. Age, income and housing.
Power outages
Power outages in Fort Lauderdale: who to call and outage maps
FPL serves Fort Lauderdale. Report an outage any time at 1-800-468-8243 or online, and check status in the FPL app. Sparking downed line: call 911.
History
Fort Lauderdale history and landmarks
Fort Lauderdale is named for 1838 Seminole War forts and was incorporated March 27, 1911. Its 18 National Register listings, museums and how to visit.
Moving
Moving to Fort Lauderdale: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Fort Lauderdale? Start FPL power and city water (owners only since March 1, 2026), get a Florida license in 30 days and file for homestead by March 1.
Transportation
Getting around Fort Lauderdale: roads, transit, airport, parking
Fort Lauderdale by car, bus, train and water: I-95 and I-595, BCT buses, free LauderGO shuttles, Brightline and Tri-Rail, and downtown garages at $3 to $4 an hour.
Neighborhoods
Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
11 Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods from Imperial Point to Riverland: ZIP codes, zoned schools and their 2026 grades, and August 2026 Zillow values.
Neighborhoods
Central Beach, Fort Lauderdale: homes, schools, parks and commute
Central Beach, the barrier island strip between the Intracoastal and the ocean, is mostly condos in four ZIP codes, zoned for Fort Lauderdale High.
Neighborhoods
Coral Ridge, Fort Lauderdale: homes, schools, parks and commute
Coral Ridge, between the Middle River and the Intracoastal, spans ZIPs 33304, 33305 and 33306 and is zoned for Bayview Elementary, an A school.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Fort Lauderdale: homes, schools, parks and commute
Downtown Fort Lauderdale is mostly condos in ZIP 33301, split between Fort Lauderdale High and Stranahan High zones. Zillow: $863,144 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Flagler Village, Fort Lauderdale: homes, schools, parks and commute
Flagler Village, north of Broward Boulevard, is mostly in ZIP 33301 and zoned for Fort Lauderdale High, an A school. Zillow: $863,144 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Galt Mile, Fort Lauderdale: homes, schools, parks and commute
The Galt Mile, north of Oakland Park Boulevard on the beach, is all condos and co-ops in ZIP 33308. Zillow's typical value: $520,591 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Imperial Point, Fort Lauderdale: homes, schools, parks and commute
Imperial Point, west of Federal Highway at the city's north end, is in ZIP 33308 and zoned for Northeast High. Zillow: $520,591 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Lauderdale Manors, Fort Lauderdale: homes, schools, parks and commute
Lauderdale Manors, north of Sunrise Boulevard by I-95, is single-family homes in ZIP 33311, zoned for Dillard 6-12. Zillow: $365,913 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Rio Vista, Fort Lauderdale: homes, schools, parks and commute
Rio Vista, south of the New River and east of Federal Highway, is mostly in ZIP 33316 and zoned for three A schools. Zillow: $728,715 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Riverland, Fort Lauderdale: homes, schools, parks and commute
Riverland, between Broward and Davie boulevards west of I-95, is houses in ZIP 33312, zoned for Stranahan High. Zillow: $483,310 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Sailboat Bend, Fort Lauderdale: homes, schools, parks and commute
Sailboat Bend, the city's historic district on the New River, is in ZIP 33312 and zoned for Stranahan High. Zillow: $483,310 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Victoria Park, Fort Lauderdale: homes, schools, parks and commute
Victoria Park, east of Federal Highway, spans ZIPs 33301 and 33304 and is zoned for Harbordale, Sunrise Middle and Fort Lauderdale High, all A's.
Neighborhoods
Fort Lauderdale vs Wilton Manors vs Oakland Park vs Lauderdale Lakes
Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, Oakland Park and Lauderdale Lakes side by side: 2025 tax rates, high school grades, Zillow values, income, commutes.
Schools
Fort Lauderdale public schools: every school, zone and report card
All 28 public schools serving Fort Lauderdale: 25 Broward County district schools and three charters, with addresses, enrollment, 2026 grades and zones.