Your Surtax Dollars At Work

The City of Boca Raton provides its residents with the highest level of service through the responsible use of public resources.

One of the financial resources available to the City is the Infrastructure Surtax (IST) Fund. This surtax is funded by the Palm...

Silver Palm Waterfront Park - Public Outreach Meeting

The City’s consultant, EDSA, will give a presentation discussing the conceptual plans developed for enhancing Silver Palm Park and its connectivity to Wildflower Park.  Both parks are located along the Intracoastal Waterway and ...

2018/19 Permits NOW on Sale..AND NEW Hours for Mizner Bark Dog Park

2018/19 Permits for the Beach, Boat, Dog Beach and Dog Park are now on sale as of Monday, September 17.

For pricing and information please visit our Annual Permits webpage or one of the pages below.

• Beach Permits
• Boat Launch & Recovery ...

New Podcast: Hear All About Library Card Sign Up Month

Interested in receiving a library card but not sure what the benefits may be? Tune in to Episode 11 of "Boca Behind the Scenes" where Ellen Randolph, Acting Library Manager, and Oyuki Poletz, Program Services Librarian, chat about Libra...

Boca Restaurant Month

Celebrating its second year, Boca Restaurant Month is a month-long restaurant promotion of Boca Raton's incredible array of culinary experiences. Participating restaurants will have 3-course prix fixe dinner menus featuring signature dishes priced between...

Mayor Singer and Council Member Thomson Sworn in at Organizational Meeting

With the recent certification of the Special Election by the Supervisor of Elections on September 7, Mayor Scott Singer and newly-elected Council Member, Andy Thomson, took the oath of office at the September 12 Organizational Meeting. Organizational proc...

Art in Public Places Board Selects Artists for First Mural Project

After receiving 47 applications for the City’s first Call to Artists, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Board met on September 5, 2018 and selected six artists for the mural project at Red Reef Park West and six alternates. Artists will begin creating in Se...

New Podcast: Where Does Your Water Come From?

Ever wonder where your tap water comes from? On our latest podcast, Episode 9 of "Boca Behind the Scenes", we're joined by Utility Services Director, Chris Helfrich and Quality Control Manager, Ashton Wydock. Together, they discuss the process a...

August 28 Special Election Results

UPDATE:

After a recount was conducted by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections (SOE) on Friday, August 31 at the Supervisor of Elections Service Center, Andy Thomson has won City Council Seat A. The unofficial counts will be updated on the Supervis...

September Issue of the City's Newsletter is HERE

The September issue of the City Connection is NOW ONLINE.

Read about:

• Special Election results (PLEASE NOTE: Election article was published prior to Friday afternoon's announcement of Andy Thomson winning City Council Seat A)
• 2018-2019 Proposed and Final Bud...

Catch a Ride Downtown

Catching a FREE ride? As Shared Ride vehicles continue to operate in the downtown and surrounding areas, the City of Boca Raton has launched a pilot program that will provide additional safety and convenience for all. Passengers who request FREE rides can...

2018-2019 Proposed Budget

The City of Boca Raton’s Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Proposed Budget is now available on our website. 

A public hearing on the Proposed Budget will be held Thursday, September 13 at 6pm in Council Chambers.

The Final Budget Hearing will be held ...

Why Are We Still Hearing Train Horns? Here's why...

UPDATE 8/21/2018Although a Quiet Zone (also known as a "no train horn" area) is in effect for Boca Raton, you may have heard train horns this past weekend and may hear them periodically over the next few months. Over the weekend of August 18 the...

Dealing With Iguanas

Habitat Modification, Capture & Removal

As an invasive species, iguanas can be a nuisance to homeowners by damaging landscaping, burrowing and leaving droppings in yards and pools.

Iguanas are not a protected species in Florida, except by anti-cruelty l...

2018 State of the City Presented at Chamber Breakfast

The annual State of the City was presented at the August 9, 2018 Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. Mayor Scott Singer and City Manager, Leif Ahnell, shared accomplishments from the 2017-2018 fiscal year, reviewed goals and initiatives for ...

Artificial Reef Deployment by PBC off Boca Raton Shores

While we're known for our beautiful beaches, life under the surface of the water is just as exciting! On the morning of August 1, Palm Beach County dropped 530 tons just off our shores to create a new artificial reef 35 feet below. The new reef's purpose ...

ICYMI: School Board Member, Frank Barbieri, Provides School Updates at Meeting

In case you missed it...some new updates at this week's July 25 City Council Meeting for schools in Boca Raton.  

Palm Beach County School District (PBCSD) Board Member, Frank Barbieri, PBCSD Superintendent, Donald Fennoy and PBCSD Police Chief, F...

C-15 Canal Maintenance to Begin October 1, 2018

Update 8/24/18:

As part of its flood control mission, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will be removing all trees within its right-of-way along both the north and south sides of the C-15 Canal between South Dixie Highway and Interstate 9...

Will You Get the City’s Emergency Message?

CodeRED is a free notification system available to City residents that sends pre-recorded emergency messages and alerts via phone calls, text messages and emails. City officials will send messages to residents regarding specific details and instructions o...

City Council Determines Policy Actions for 2018-2019

Strategic Planning Session May 2018

The City Council and members of the City’s Executive Leadership team met over four days in May to develop strategic goals for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year.  With the guidance of moderator Lyle Sumek, elec...

Sustainable Tree Maintenance Brochure

Be a part of something bigger in Boca Raton, learn how to protect one of our community’s greatest natural resources…trees!

View our Sustainable Tree Brochure with Resource Links

• PLANTING for your safety
  • Stay away from power line...

Sign Up for Holiday Sanitation Schedule Reminders

Holiday sanitation schedule changes will affect pickups for Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. In addition to the holiday schedule that is available online, customers serviced by the City of Boca Raton can now sign up for email & text alert...

How can we help? Reach out and Report Your Concern

How can we help?

• Did you see a street light that’s out? 
• Did we miss your house on the sanitation route today? 
• Did you notice a damaged street sign, a pot hole, a traffic light that's out?
• Maybe you just have a general question or...