Stay Home, Stay Safe

Boca Raton, Stay Home. Stay Safe.

Effective Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 12:01 AM 

The City of Boca Raton issued a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” emergency order for everyone living within City limits beginning Saturday, March 2...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates, Resources and Information

Supporting Boca Raton Restaurants

Mayor and City Council Members Swear In

Re-elected Mayor, Scott Singer and City Council Members, Andrea Levine O’Rourke and Andy Thomson, "virtually" took the oath of office on March 31, 2020. Mayor Scott Singer won his seat in the March 17 Election. Both Levine O’...

All City Events, Programs, Meetings Canceled, Parks & Beaches Closed

Updated March 17, 4:00pm

The City of Boca Raton is coordinating with all of our community partners while closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation for our area. City staff is continuously assessing and adapting emergency plans for COVID-19 and is implement...

Save a Trip to City Hall: Utilize Online City Services

Due to the recent health advisories, we’re encouraging customers to take advantage of our online services, email & phone resources. Visit www.myboca.us/9/How-Do-I for more info. 

• Water Bill payments
• Parking Tickets
• Building Permits &am...

Census 2020: It Matters to Boca Raton

April 1, 2020 is Census Day. The United States Census Bureau is the federal government’s largest statistical agency. They are dedicated to providing current facts and figures about America’s people, places and economy.

One of their stat...

North Boca Raton Beach Restoration Underway

March 13, 2020

Late yesterday afternoon, the contractor (Weeks Marine) commenced construction for North Beach. The project started just at the southern end of Spanish River Park and will be moving north until they reach the northern project limit (a little...

Flood Maps Are Changing. Do You Know Your Risk?

Did you know that flood risk changes over time? The City of Boca Raton is taking action along with government partners to develop more accurate flood maps to better inform residents about their flood risk. It’s important to understand what "...

Spanish River Library Gearing Up for Early Voting & Election Day

March 13, 2020 Update

Per the Governor’s directive, the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office has changed the polling locations in retirements communities with assisted living facilities, due to concerns related to COVID-19.

Voting prec...

City Hosts Inaugural 2020 State of the City Address

The City of Boca Raton hosted its first ever 2020 State of the City Address on Tuesday, February 18. The event was held in the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center’s Black Box Theater with about 200 attendees.  

What was discussed?

Mayor Scot...

City’s Newest Waterfront Park Now Open

Update: 2/25/20

The City of Boca Raton opened its first, new waterfront park, Hillsboro El Rio South Park, on Saturday, February 22 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Following speakers from Recreation Services, the Parks and Recreation Board, and the Mayor, ...

Celebrate African American History Month

The Boca Raton Public Library is celebrating African American History Month with a series of programs during the month of February. 

The Downtown Library will have a Documentary Series every Wednesday night at 7pm. The lineup for the series includ...

Coming To An Intersection Near You

If you’ve ever waited in line at a left hand turn signal, missed the arrow and then had to wait for the next cycle, you’re not alone. Being stuck at a red left hand turn signal when there’s no oncoming traffic is especially frustrating. Starting this Janu...

Brightline/Virgin Trains Station Coming to Boca Raton

Update: February 25, 2020

A meeting was held in mid-February with City staff to review preliminary plans for the Boca Brightline station. Comments on the preliminary plans and direction on the application process was provided to representatives of Brightli...

Heading to a Boca Beach? Grab a Bucket!

In October, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center rescued a baby turtle that had washed up along the coastline. Unfortunately, due to its injuries, it did not survive. The rehabilitation team discovered that the tiny turtle, which would fit in the palm of your hand, ...

Sanitation Services Expanded to New City Customers in 2020

Beginning in January 2020, about 2,500 new customers will be added to the City’s sanitation collection routes. Residents whose neighborhoods were annexed into the city in the early 2000s continued to receive contracted services for many years.  A...

Share Your Input to Help Boca #ReCreate

Update 11/14:

The Recreation Needs Assessment Survey is now available for all to take. By taking this 25-question survey, you can help determine the needs and priorities for the future of Boca Raton's parks, trails, beaches, libraries, recreation facilitie...

City Council Approves 2019-2020 Final Budget with No Increase to Tax Rate

The Boca Raton City Council approved the 2019-2020 budget at its final Budget Hearing on September 23, 2019. The total operating budget is $526.3 million, and the millage rate will stay the same as last year: 3.68. Boca Raton continues to have one of the ...

City Council Determines Policy Actions for 2019-2020

Strategic Planning Workshop April 2019

Members of the City Council and the City’s Executive Leadership Team met on Thursday and Friday, April 11 and 12, to discuss the vision for the City and develop strategic goals for the 2019-2020 fiscal year....

Website renovation underway

City Website ADA Renovation

The City of Boca Raton makes every effort to provide a robust and informative website that is accessible to everyone, including those who use assistive devices. We are currently reviewing and updating www.myboca.us to ensure tha...

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...