City of Fort Lauderdale Services
Capital Improvement Projects
The Project Management Division provides engineering and project management services for City capital improvement projects as included in the Community Investment Plan (CIP).
Public Works Department
954-828-8000
cservice@fortlauderdale.gov
gis.fortlauderdale.gov/lauderworks
City Employment
The Talent Management Division recruits, onboards, and retains the highest quality employees for the City of Fort Lauderdale.
Human Resources
Job Opportunities: governmentjobs.com/careers/fortlauderdalefl
City Employee Benefits
fortlauderdale.gov/benefits
City Information
The Strategic Communications Division distributes and communicates information on behalf of the City to increase awareness of activities and government services to residents, businesses, the media, City officials, and employees.
City Manager’s Office
954-828-5013
strategiccommunications@fortlauderdale.gov ftlcity.info/strategic-communications
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Community Court Homeless Services
The Neighbor Support Division assists those experiencing homelessness by partnering with the 17th Circuit Court to address low-level infractions through the Community Court program and offer community service opportunities in lieu of incarceration. Through the program, participants are connected to receive a variety of local social services such as showers, haircuts, housing, substance abuse treatment and housing assistance. These services are available to other homeless residents as walk-ins. In partnership with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team and other non-profits, the program identifies appropriate services to support chronic homeless individuals.
City Manager’s Office
ftlcity.info/homeless-initiatives
Economic & Business Development
Beach Business Improvement District
The Beach Business Improvement District (BBID) promotes and markets Fort Lauderdale Beach as a premier tourist destination. The BBID funds and supports initiatives that improve the appearance of the beach including events, infrastructure improvements, safety, sanitation, and other activations in the general area along State Road A1A.
City Manager’s Office
ftlcity.info/bbid
myfortlauderdalebeach.com
Business Tax
The Business Tax Division is responsible for the annual billing and collection of Business Tax under the Business Tax Ordinance, which is a tax for the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, profession, or occupation within City limits. The Division is also responsible for enforcing compliance with the Business Tax Ordinance.
Development Services Department
954-828-5195
BusinessTax@fortlauderdale.gov
fortlauderdale.gov/businesstax
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) eliminates slum and blight in the Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights and Central City redevelopment areas by managing redevelopment plans for business development initiatives, production of affordable housing, and investment in critical public improvements.
954-828-4619
fortlauderdale.gov/cra
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Entrepreneurship and Business Incentives
The Economic and Business Development program supports a diverse, sustainable, and innovative economy for small, medium, and large businesses by offering custom-built incentives for individuals seeking to do business within the City. The City also encourages entrepreneurship and apprenticeship programming and embraces a variety of unique neighborhood experiences including arts, hospitality, and dining.
City Manager’s Office
954-828-6350
economicdevelopment@fortlauderdale.gov ftlcity.info/publicaffairs
Education & Workforce Development
The Education & Workforce Development section builds strategic partnerships that expand and enhance educational opportunities for residents. Education programs are focused on career advancement and transition, workforce development, and economic/ business development to strengthen the City’s talent pipeline.
City Manager’s Office
ftlcity.info/edu
Emergencies/Public Safety
City of Fort Lauderdale Police Headquarters flpd.org
911 - Emergency Number
• Report emergencies and/or in-progress incidents which require immediate police response
954-764-4357 - Non-Emergency Number
• Contact for Broward Regional Communications Center to dispatch a Fort Lauderdale police officer or public safety aide for non-emergency incidents
954-828-5700 - Main Police Number
• General inquiries which do not require a police response
Police Community Support Unit
The Community Support Unit provides uniformed officers and public safety aides to initiate problem-solving techniques for reducing crimes and improving quality of life issues, attend home/business owner meetings, and work closely with the community.
Police Department
District 1: CSUDistrict1Info@fortlauderdale.gov
District 2: CSUDistrict2Info@fortlauderdale.gov
District 3: CSUDistrict3Info@fortlauderdale.gov
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For Lauderdale Police Department Districts
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City Limits District 1 District 2 District 3 Map Key A1A 4 41 4 41 Broward Blvd Las Olas Blvd SE 17 St Davie Blvd Riverland Rd Griffin Rd Sunrise Blvd NW 19 St Oakland Park Blvd NW 26 St Powerline Rd Andrews Ave Commercial Blvd NE 42 Ct Commercial Blvd Prospect Rd Dixie Hwy NW 31 Ave NS 31 Ave State Rd 7 NW 27 Ave W McNab Rd Federal Hwy Marina Mi l e B l v d / S t a t e R d 8 4 District 3 District 2 District 2 District 1 Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Confiscated Property
The Confiscations Unit facilitates the return or disposition of confiscated vehicles and other items to the owner.
Police Department
954-828-5623
Crime Investigations
The Investigations Bureau solves various types of felonies related to property and violence against persons, as well as facilitates the prosecution for illegal narcotics and vice activities.
Police Department
954-828-4900
Crime Evidence
The Evidence Unit stores and releases property and evidence held by the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department.
Police Department
954-828-5450
Homeless Outreach Team (HOT)
The Fort Lauderdale Police Homeless Outreach Team builds trust with individuals experiencing homelessness and encourages them to attend Community Court for support services.
Police Department
954-828-5700
homelessoutreach@fortlauderdale.gov
Internal Affairs
The Office of Internal Affairs protects the public’s trust by investigating allegations of misconduct or inadequate service by Police Department employees.
Police Department
954-828-6956
Marine Patrol
The Marine Patrol Unit protects life and property by patrolling Fort Lauderdale’s navigable waterways.
Police Department
954-828-5440
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Road Patrol
The Patrol Division provides 24/7 uniformed patrol response to in-progress crimes, conducts initial investigations of crimes and crashes, and builds positive relationships with the community.
Police Department
954-828-5477
Police Records
Police Records maintains and distributes offense reports, supplemental reports, accident reports (vehicular and marine), arrest reports, miscellaneous incident reports, and tow slips in accordance with Florida State Statute.
Police Department
954-828-5465
Police Recruitment
The Recruiting Unit facilitates the hiring of highly qualified candidates to fill sworn and non-sworn positions in the department.
Police Department
954-828-3573
City of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Headquarters
528 NW 2nd St. , Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
954-828-6800 (Main Number: Fire Rescue Headquarters) Fire Station Maps & Zones: ftlcity.info/fire-stations
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
The Fire Rescue Division responds to aircraft related incidents situated at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE).
Fire Rescue Department
954-828-4853
arff@fortlauderdale.gov
Community Risk Reduction Programs
The Fire Rescue Department provides community centered programs to instruct residents on risk reduction strategies and strengthen community engagement. The Department offers a Safe Sleep Program developed to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), safe car seat installation training, life-saving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training, and Stop the Bleed training.
Fire Rescue Department
954-828-6700
ftlcity.info/community-risk-reduction-programs
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Disaster Preparedness
The Fire Rescue Department manages the City’s Emergency Management functions and ensures City staff and resources are capable and ready to provide support to residents pertaining to the preparation and response to disasters caused by fire, flood, storm, other natural causes, or enemy attack.
Fire Rescue Department
954-828-6700
FTL.EM@fortlauderdale.gov
Ocean Rescue
The Fire Rescue Office of the Chief Division supervises and provides first aid, prevention, and lifesaving services along three miles of continuous public beach from the South Beach Picnic Area up to and including the beach in front of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Ocean Rescue also provides residents with up-to-date information on beach conditions.
Fire Rescue Department
954-828-4595
ocean-rescue@fortlauderdale.gov
fortlauderdale.gov/beachconditions (Current Beach Conditions)
Environment
Environmental Resources
The Environmental Resources Division helps to evaluate waterway testing throughout the City; the test results ensure safe recreational activities on the water. Test results are available through the Florida Department of Health and Miami Waterkeeper’s Swim Guide App.
Public Works Department
954-828-8000
cservice@fortlauderdale.gov
theswimguide.org/affiliates/miami-waterkeeper
ftlcity.info/beach-water-quality
Green Your Routine
The Sustainability Division works towards sustainable goals to ensure that City operations, services, and regulations prioritize sustainable fiscal, social, and environmental factors. The program also provides volunteer opportunities that pursue sustainability.
Public Works Department
954-828-8000
gyr@fortlauderdale.gov
gyr.fortlauderdale.gov/greener-government/green-your-routine
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Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
The Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) Division facilitates the operations, maintenance and promotion of the Executive Airport, Airport Industrial Airpark, and the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Helistop (DT1).
City Manager’s Office
954-828-4955
FXEAirport@fortlauderdale.gov www.flyfxe.com
Government Affairs
The Government Affairs program provides intergovernmental coordination ensuring the City receives resources and legislative support for overall operational efficiency to best serve its residents. The program provides policy recommendations for the City’s highpriority issues by creating the annual legislative programs and by monitoring the relevant issues on the state and federal level.
City Manager’s Office
ftlcity.info/publicaffairs
Housing and Code Compliance
City of Fort Lauderdale Development Services Department (DSD) Call Center
The DSD Call Center provides customer service related to development in the City and supports the Development Services Department programs. The call center is available to address inquiries related to permits, building, and code compliance.
954-828-6520, Option 2 (General Information - DSD Customer Service) ftlcity.info/dsd-contacts
Affordable Housing
The Housing and Community Division administers State funding for affordable housing needs to support renters, homeowners, and related development. The Division also administers Federally funded programs for housing, infrastructure, and public services.
Development Services Department
954-828-4527 (General)
954-828-4775 (Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS [HOPWA] Program) ftlcity.info/hcd
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Code Inspections and Compliance
The Community Inspections Division addresses residents’ code compliance concerns and promotes the health, safety, preservation, and enhancement of all properties within the City by conducting a community enhancement program and inspections for municipal zoning ordinances.
Development Services Department
954-828-5207
cenhancement@fortlauderdale.gov
ftlcity.info/codecompliance
Noise Complaints
The Community Inspections Division investigates and resolves noise complaints.
Development Services Department
954-828-5207
cenhancement@fortlauderdale.gov
ftlcity.info/codecompliance
Vacation Rentals Code Compliance Inspection
The Community Inspections Division monitors vacation rentals within the City’s boundaries, addresses code violation concerns, attains voluntary compliance of unregistered rental units, and offers cost-effective solutions for vacation rental registration.
Development Services Department
954-828-5207
ftlcity.info/vacation-rental-program
Marine Facilities Operations
The Marine Facilities Division provides marina connections for cable, electric, phone, sewage, and water. The Division also manages dockage facilities and services, commercial leases, launching facilities, boat access/ramp, fishing, and marina comfort stations (showers and laundromat).
Parks and Recreation Department
954-828-8000
parks.fortlauderdale.gov/programs/marinas
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Neighbor Support
The Neighbor Support Division operates specialized offices focused on homelessness, volunteerism, and community engagement. Through these offices, the Division facilitates the City’s volunteer efforts and service days, connects residents with supportive services, and champions community initiatives. The Division also responds to City Commission and resident-initiated requests, which includes addressing businesses and neighborhood associations.
City Manager’s Office
neighborsupport@fortlauderdale.gov
ftlcity.info/office-of-neighbor-support Volunteer Services
ftlcity.info/neighbor-volunteer-office
Permits, Licenses, and Citations
Building Construction Engineering
The Building Division reviews development engineering plans and ensures all building construction is compliant with engineering standards, building codes, and environmental regulation.
Development Services Department
954-828-5232
dsdenginneeringadmin@fortlauderdale.gov
ftlcity.info/engineering-permits
Building Permits
The Building Division is responsible for all construction permitting services in the City. The Division provides records, issues permits, and performs building inspections. The focus of the Division is to ensure that commercial and residential buildings and structures comply with the Florida Building Code and all other applicable laws and ordinances.
Development Services Department
954-828-6520
permitintake@fortlauderdale.gov
fortlauderdale.gov/lauderbuild (LauderBuild)
ftlcity.info/building-services (Building Services)
Fire Plans Review
The Fire Rescue Department ensures building plans comply with Federal, State, and local Fire codes.
Fire Rescue Department
954-828-6370
fireprevention@fortlauderdale.gov
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Fire Prevention and Safety Inspections
The Fire Rescue Department provides fire protection and investigation services using community risk reduction strategies, smoke evacuation, and fire alarm system inspections. Fire inspections are conducted annually to ensure compliance with life safety and fire protection requirements.
Fire Rescue Department
954-828-6370
fireprevention@fortlauderdale.gov
Maintenance of Traffic Permitting
The Transportation Division provides Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) permits and compliance guidelines whenever a sidewalk or roadway is closed.
Transportation and Mobility Department
954-828-4997
MOT@fortlauderdale.gov
gis.fortlauderdale.gov/LauderStreet
Parking Enforcement
The Parking Division manages and provides customer services related to the distribution of parking permits and the collection of parking citation fees, violations, and related inquiries.
Transportation and Mobility Department
954-828-3700
parkingservices@fortlauderdale.gov
fortlauderdale.gov/parking
Urban Design and Development
The Urban Design and Development Division encourages and coordinates orderly growth and promotes sustainability and livability by implementing development regulations and various City plans, as well as reviewing and processing development applications and design plans.
Development Services Department
954-828-6520
planning@fortlauderdale.gov
ftlcity.info/urban-design-and-planning
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Zoning and Landscaping
The Zoning and Landscaping Division ensures development projects comply with the City’s landscape ordinance, implement adequate horticulture standards, create sustainable landscape designs, and preserve the City’s tree canopy during the permit review process. The Division also reviews and evaluates zoning, eliminates adverse impacts to the community, and processes land platting applications.
Development Services Department
954-828-6520
zrequests@fortlauderdale.gov
ftlcity.info/property-zoning
Public Art & Cultural Affairs
The Public Art & Cultural Affairs section collaborates with local artists, arts organizations, and other institutions promoting and celebrating the arts throughout the Greater Fort Lauderdale area. This section also manages the Public Art & Placemaking Program, which contributes to the continued aesthetic enhancement of the City. This program animates public spaces, rejuvenates structures and streetscapes, and bolsters the local economy while contributing to residents’ quality of life. This program also provides accessible public art throughout Fort Lauderdale.
City Manager’s Office
ftlcity.info/publicaffairs
Purchasing
The Procurement Division manages City purchases of goods, services, construction, and professional services. The Division also oversees supplier registration, relationships, and diversity and contract administration.
Finance Department
954-828-5144
procurementallstaff@fortlauderdale.gov
ftlcity.info/procurement-services
Recreation
City Parks and Facilities
The City maintains public parks and facilities for residents and visitors usage. A complete listing and map of City parks, facilities, and amenities is available online.
parks.fortlauderdale.gov/parks/parks-facilities-map
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Community Events
The Recreation Division oversees special events in the City such as concerts, holiday events, and marathons.
Parks and Recreation Department
954-828-8000
parks.fortlauderdale.gov/special-events
Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center
The Recreation Division manages the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center as a facility for recreational/competitive swimming and swim lessons. The facility also hosts various diving and swimming events.
Parks and Recreation Department
954-828-8000
parks.fortlauderdale.gov/flac
Recreation Programs
The Recreation Division offers a variety of recreational activities and lessons including softball, tennis, pickleball, BHealth Fitness classes, as well as swimming and lifeguard training at community pools.
parks.fortlauderdale.gov/programs
Recycling & Waste Collection
The Sanitation Division coordinates waste disposal events for electronics, medication, household hazardous waste, and metal recycling. Residential curbside recycling collection takes place once per week. The City of Fort Lauderdale provides residential garbage collection service twice per week to dispose of household trash.
Public Works Department
954-828-8000
cservice@fortlauderdale.gov gyr.fortlauderdale.gov/greener-government/recycling-waste-reduction (Recycling, Diversion & Waste Reduction) ftlcity.info/request-recycle-cart (Recycling Cart Request Form)
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