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Where Do Your Tax Dollars Go?

Property taxes paid by residents are essential to help fund and maintain public infrastructure, essential services, and community programs.

Learn where $610,637,480 in total property tax dollars go, and how Boca Raton stacks up to neighboring cities in service, fees and millage rates in the 2024 Taxes Explained Brochure.

Did you know? Boca Raton continues to have one of the lowest property tax rates in Florida for a full-service city at 3.68.

Approved Strategic Plan Report 2024 - 2029

Focus Areas and Priorities

Following Strategic Planning Sessions in May, City Council approved the Strategic Plan Report which outlines specific focus areas and priorities that will help guide the City over the next year. An overview of focus areas includes:

Community Safety | Vibrant Economy

Financially Sound | Quality of Life

World Class Service | Transportation & Mobility

Growth Management

Watch a brief presentation of the update and learn more about the City's Strategic Plans.

Hurricane Supplies and Kits

It’s still hurricane season Boca! September 6 is the last day to shop for supplies during the Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. At home, make sure to have organized supplies for everyone in your family - including kids and pets.

Check out the City's Be Prepared 2024 Hurricane Guide for essential supplies and hurricane kit help, watch the video for more tips, and visit the City's Hurricane Information page.

FEMA Flood Maps Open House

Wed, Sept. 11 | 5-8pm | Boynton Beach Police Dept.

(2100 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach)

New FEMA flood maps are set to take effect later this year, which may force thousands of residents to buy federal flood insurance. To help with the process, Palm Beach County officials are holding a meeting so the public can ask questions about the changes. The pending maps become effective Dec. 20. Learn more!

The City and Boca Raton Police Services want the community to stay alert and informed during any severe storm or emergency. Sign up for Alert Boca to receive text notifications on storms, traffic, accidents, and emergencies.

Business Tax Renewal Reminder

If you haven't yet, make sure to renew your business tax by September 30, 2024 to avoid penalties and late fees. Please use the City's online platform, Boca eHUB, for an easy renewal process.

Check your mail and email for renewal instructions or visit Business Tax Receipts. Questions? Email businesslicenses@myboca.us.

Public Art Boca - Community Conversation

Join the Discussion: Public Art

Share your thoughts on public art in Boca Raton at our Community Conversation event. Hear from a panel of local art and place making experts and join an input workshop. Presented by the City’s Public Art Boca Division.

The Importance and Impact of Public Art

Wednesday, September 25 | 6pm – 7:30pm

Downtown Boca Raton Library

Calling All Bikers!

Whether you bike every day or once in a while, help the City's Bike Friendly Community efforts by completing a survey from the League of American Bicyclists by Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Own a business? Join hundreds of leading businesses across the nation to become a Bicycle Friendly Business. The City is offering up to $250 for your business to certify. Apply by October 30!

Ride for FREE Downtown

Need a ride? Hop on BocaConnect, the City's new shuttle service. Ride for FREE in the Downtown Boca area and for a small fee in a wider service area. The City partnered with Circuit to provide this eco-friendly shuttle around town.

To request a ride, download the app TODAY!

A Great Place for Pets

The City was recently designated a Better Cities for Pets community by Mars Petcare. The program recognizes efforts made by cities to be pet-friendly so more people can enjoy the many benefits of life with pets.

Have a furry family member? Stop by the City's Bark Beach at Spanish River Park and Mizner Bark Dog Park today!

Heads Up Boca! Prepare for Emergencies with CERT Training

Become better prepared to help yourself, your family and your neighbors during any natural or man-made disaster. Take the FREE Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training, taught by our Fire Rescue Services, and learn fire suppression skills, search and rescue, first aid, triage, and more.

The FEMA based course is 4 weeks long. Two, 3-hour classes per week. Must be a City resident. Watch the CERT video to learn more. Next class starts October 1. Sign up today!

I'd like to plant a tree in my swale...can I?

Yes! Planting trees - especially native ones - is a great way to improve our City's tree canopy and provide additional shade. Before making plans to plant trees in the swale (the area between your property line and the street) of your home on non-private streets, MAKE SURE to complete an Engineering Right-of-Way permit application and sign a Swale Area Affidavit. This will help ensure no sewer, water lines, electrical lines or other underground utilities are moved or damaged and protects against other possible hazards.

Questions on permits? Call 561-393-7930 or email: buildingpermits@myboca.us.

Check back each month for a new Frequently Asked Question.

What City Meetings and Events are Planned This Month?

To receive notices on upcoming meetings, news, events, and more - sign up for tailored updates at Notify Me.

September 2 - Labor Day (City offices closed.)

September 9 - CRA Regular Meeting / City Council Workshop

September 10 - City Council Regular Meeting

September 23 - CRA Regular Meeting / City Council Workshop

September 24 - City Council Regular Meeting

City Facility Closings & Changes

For City sanitation customers, please note the holiday sanitation schedule for the Labor Day holiday (observed on Monday, September 2, 2024) as your collection days may change:

There will be no sanitation service on Monday, Sept. 2.
Monday, Sept. 2 service will a day LATER on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Tuesday, Sept. 3 service will be a day LATER Wednesday, Sept. 4.

Remember, sign up for Text Alerts reminders sent directly to your phone. Visit our website or text SanitationAlert (no space) to 38276.

Taking Care of Business & (Not) Working Overtime

Check out our A Boca Raton Labor Day Spotify playlist! Enjoy this well-deserved break with favorites from Dave Matthews Band, Rush, *NSYNC, Travis Tritt, Alicia Keys, and MORE!

STEAM Through September

This September, Recreation Services is excited to announce the eighth annual STEAM through September city-wide scavenger hunt! Children (ages 5-12) are invited to explore the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) programs offered across the city. This joint event celebrates the amazing programs and exhibits at the Children’s Science Explorium, the Boca Raton Public Libraries and Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.

Learn more about STEAM through September.

WE-LAB: Water and Energy Conservation Workshop

Wed, Sept. 4 | 6:00pm, Downtown Library

Join the City's Office of Sustainability and Dream in Green for their Water Energy Learning and Behavior (WE-LAB) program. Learn about the connection between energy use and water use and how personal changes in your home can reduce impact on the environment and save you money.

The International Coastal Cleanup

Sat, Sept. 21 | 8 - 11am, Spanish River Park

Come out to Spanish River Park to help clean up the beach and intracoastal mangrove habitats. This worldwide cleanup effort takes trash out of the environment and provides data to Ocean Conservancy to help them combat plastic in our oceans.

Earn community service hours and get a FREE t-shirt while supplies last. Register today!

Plan Your Activities!

This fall/winter issue of the Recreator is packed with exciting activities for the whole family. Indoor or outdoor fun, arts and crafts, sports or community events, the Recreator has you covered.

Don’t miss out! View the latest issue.

FAU Loves Libraries Day

The FAU Football Team celebrates Love Libraries Day at their game against FIU on September 14 at 6:00pm with special ticket prices of just $7 a person for Boca Raton Public Library cardholders. Go Owls!

Get your tickets!

Time to Sign Up for a Library Card

Residents receive a number of benefits and programs through our libraries. Sign up to receive a library card this September during Library Card Sign Up Month.

Choose a card from our Florida animals’ collection - or for a limited time - a “Baby Yoda” (Grogu) or Snoopy card.

Visit the Library website to learn what a card offers.

It's Still Summer Out on the Course

The City is home to TWO public golf courses that offer experienced and novice players unique 9 and 18-hole golf experiences in beautiful settings.

Enjoy summer rates through October 31. Book your tee time today at the Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club and the Alan C. Alford Red Reef Golf Course.

Read the latest issue of It's Tee Time in Boca Newsletter!

Resident Sea Turtle Adoptions

It's the "turtle" package! Support Gumbo Limbo Nature Center's Sea Turtle Conservation Program by symbolically adopting resident sea turtles, Lefty or Morgan! Your donation helps care for non-releasable educational turtles by providing food, veterinary care, and essentials.

Learn more & adopt!

Save the dates! Night Market

Enjoy evenings under Sanborn Square’s palm trees and lights at the Night Market events in Downtown Boca. Stroll local artists and makers vendors, enjoy delicious food options, drinks and live music and art.

Thursdays | 6pm - 9pm

Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 12 Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1

Save the dates! Boca Boo Days

Brace yourselves for the spine-chilling Boo-ca Boo Days, the City of Boca Raton’s week-long extravaganza of festivities and frights leading up to Halloween. The schedule of terrifyingly fun events and activities across a variety of City facilities is perfect for the whole family. Join us...if you dare!

Congrats to the Battle of the Bands Winners for 2024

A huge round of applause to all the bands who rocked the Mizner Park Amphitheater stage. The People's Choice Award winner was Midnight 3. The Under 20 award was won by Unravel Band and the Over 20 winner was the Ryan Cooper Band. Congrats to all the winners!