Road Closure Planned for Taft Street at I-95

FDOT has announced that Taft Street at I-95 will be closed to traffic in each direction from 10 pm until 6 am, Sunday, May 28th through Thursday, June 1st for traffic shift operations. Motorists will be detoured via N Park Road, Johnson Street, and N 26th...

Sheridan Street at Dixie Highway - Emergency Road Closure

Due to a pavement settlement issue that was just discovered on Sheridan Street at the FEC/Brightline railroad grade crossing, an emergency full road closure will take place at the crossing in both directions beginning tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM until app...

Emerald Hills Lakes Playground Temporarily Closed

The Emerald Hills Lakes Playground at 3901 N 30th Terrace will be closed beginning tomorrow, May 23rd, as the City’s contractors begin demolishing the existing playground in preparation for installing a new playground and safety surfacing. &...

Hollywood Boulevard/26th Avenue Mast Arms Replacement Project

Brownfield Redevelopment Designation

The City will be bring forward a proposal to designate certain areas of the City as "Brownfields." Hearing the term Brownfield may be unsettling as most associate it with properties that have environmental contamination. While some Brownfield si...

S. 21st Ave Parking Signage Replacement Underway

S. 21st Ave Parking Signage Replacement UnderwayThe Parking Division has begun to update the signage along S 21st Avenue between Washington Street and Jackson Street in an effort to ensure consistency with the new signs recently installed along the northe...

Notice from the Department of Public Utilities

Downtown Hollywood Streetscape Project

Construction has begun on the Hollywood Boulevard Streetscape Project. Temporary detours can be expected. Businesses remain open during construction.

IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline for Storm Victims

Florida storm victims now have until Aug. 15, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.  

The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal...

Federal Funds Available for Flood Victims in Broward County

Share Your Input - Community Shuttle & Micro-Transit Study

The City is looking to develop a Community "Fixed Route" Shuttle Service for residents in West Hollywood. Enter your route & stop location choices, share your feedback on existing transit conditions/concerns, and tell us what service you want to have.

UPDATE: Beach Renourishment Project on Hollywood Beach

Project Update:

The Army Corp stopped the Beach Renourisment work on April 30, 2023 for sea turtle nesting season. They were able to finish the state park area and approximately 100’ south of the state park near The Renaissance. The Army Corp wil...

UPDATE: Testing of On-Demand Shuttle Service in West Hollywood Continues

The City of Hollywood, in partnership with micro-transit provider Circuit, announces the launch of a two-month pilot community shuttle service in west Hollywood. During the trial period, March 27th through May 31st, the “Sun Shuttle West&rdq...

Intersection Improvement Project - Johnson St. Dixie Hwy FEC Railway & N 21st Ave

On May 1, 2023, Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. will begin construction of intersection improvements at Johnson Street, Dixie Highway, Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway, and N 21^st Avenue in Hollywood. Improvements include the replacement of the existing span...

Information Available Regarding Flood Damage Assessment for Homeowners and Businesses

STATE OF EMERGENCY

 On April 13th, Mayor Josh Levy declared a local state of emergency due to the flooding rains, this aligns with Broward County and the Governor's emergency declarations.  

FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE

President Josep...

New Trees Continue To Be Installed as part of Bike Lane Project

The preservation of existing street trees has been a priority as part of the Bike Lane Project. As such, when possible, sidewalks were rerouted around trees in an effort to preserve the tree while ensuring a safe path for pedestrians. Permits were obtaine...

New Horizons Now Available

New Horizons contains important information about what’s going on in your City, including news from your Mayor and Commissioners, information on City programs, services and events and public safety updates.  READ NEW HORIZONS NOW

Bicycle Mobility Master Plan

The City of Hollywood has a strong foundation for bicycle mobility with a network of local streets that surround a vibrant, historic downtown, world-famous oceanfront promenade, and expanded urban core. The City Commission has approved a Comprehensive Cit...

Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center Redevelopment Proposal

The City is working with the Related Group on a public-private-partnership for the redevelopment of 1301 S. Ocean Drive. Information on the proposed project is available for review.

City Encourages Property Owners to Assist in Iguana Control

The Green Iguana poses a serious threat to native and endangered species in Florida. The iguana is considered an invasive species in our state, and more than just a pest to property owners, this lizard can cause extensive damage and spread disease through...

Sea Turtle Nesting Season

The 2023 Sea Turtle Nesting Season is underway, which takes place every year from March 1st through October 31st. During this time, the City of Hollywood’s “Turtle Friendly Lighting Ordinance” is in effect, when the City&...

Orangebrook Golf Course Redevelopment Project

As part of the 2019 voter-approved General Obligation Bond, one of the improvement projects in the Parks, Open Space, Recreational and Cultural Facilities category was the revitalization of the Orangebrook Golf and Country Club. The project description in...

Avant Garde Safe Route to School Sidewalk Improvement Program

Avant Garde Safe Route to School Sidewalk Improvement Program

• Construction Cost: $765,407 
• Start Date: October 2022 
• Estimated Completion: August 2023

As part of the Safe Route to School Grant Program, the Federal Highway Administration thro...

US1/Federal Highway FDOT Mobility Improvement Project

City of Hollywood Earns Perfect Score in 2022 LGBTQ+ Municipal Equality Index

The City of Hollywood earned a perfect score of 100, plus earned 9 additional flex points on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2022 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) for having programs and policies that are inclusive of the LGBTQ+ commu...

City Services Available Online

BUILDING DIVISION:

Use the online self-service system to submit, monitor, and pay for your building permits and schedule inspections. Hollywood customers can also apply and receive approvals for associated Broward County permits using the ePermitOneStop on...

New Dedicated Website Launches for Hollywood Police Headquarters Project

Take a moment to visit the new Hollywood Police Headquarters Project website. The website features:

• General Project Information
• Project Updates/Documents
• Photos
• Timelines
• FAQs
• Contact Information 
• Recordings of public meetings
• Opportunities for the publi...

Parks and Recreation Achieves Reaccreditation

Congratulations to Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts (PRCA) staff on their recent reaccreditation by the National Recreation and Parks Association’s Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The department ...

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Rules for Vacation Rental Properties

Report issues with a Short-Term Rentals and learn more about the City's Vacation Rental License Program Ordinance.

Planning & Development Board

The Planning & Development Board promotes excellence in urban design when considering development applications outside Historic Districts and Historic Sites. The board meets the second Thursday of the month, except during the month of August.

Home Buyer Purchase Assistance

The City of Hollywood extended an existing agreement with Broward County for the administration of the Home Buyer Purchase Assistance Program. Funding will assist eligible first-time homebuyers with a deferred-payment, Conditional Grant up to $50,000.00 t...

Summer Camp 2023

The City of Hollywood is excited to announce its 2023 Summer Camp programs, which includes a daily academics by certified teachers, reading and literacy activities with science, math and cultural arts, field trips and incoming specials to have an amazing ...

Hollywood Adds Laayoune, Morocco as Sister City

Founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956, Sister Cities International is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit which serves as the national membership organization for individual sister cities, counties, and states across the United States. This netw...

Learn More on City Initiatives

Hollywood Is On The Map!

Cycle 1 approved MAP Broward Projects in the City of Hollywood total approximately $11.7 Million. Learn more here.

Spotlight on Education in Florida's Hollywood

Education is a top priority for families residing in and relocating to the City of Hollywood. Some of the best and most innovative schools in the state are located here. Learn more about the Pre-K -12 public schools options here in Hollywood.

Bicycle Mobility Master Plan

The City of Hollywood has a strong foundation for bicycle mobility with a network of local streets that surround a vibrant, historic downtown, world-famous oceanfront promenade, and expanded urban core. The City Commission has approved a Comprehensive Cit...

Strategic Plan for the Future

The Strategic Plan encompasses the City of Hollywood’s vision to become “South Florida’s top city to live, learn, work, invest, and play.” As one of the many municipal governments in South Florida, the City Commission and Administration recognize that thi...

CALL TO ARTISTS: Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Community Center Mural

Project Summary

The Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts (PRCA), is currently seeking design proposals from artists who are interested in transforming the east facing exterior wall of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center with a mu...

Police Body Cameras

The City of Hollywood’s Police Department has been awarded $1.7 million in federal funding for 250 body worn cameras (BWCs) and associated infrastructure and equipment in support of a new program within the Department. As part of the $1.5 trillion omnibus...

Public Service Announcements

The Hollywood Police Department is working to keep you safe. Below are different PSA's that were put out on our social media channels that give information about upcoming city events, safety messages, or crime trends.

Credit card skimmers are out there. Sc...