Dowdy Sports Field Now Open!

The Dowdy Sports Field General Obligation Bond (GOB) Improvement Project is completed. The new sports field opened for soccer play on November 21st. Soccer open play hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30 p.m. 

This $2.5M GOB project inc...

New Community Shuttle Service Heading To Hollywood

Previously Broward County Transit (BCT) had approved 3 Community Shuttle routes that are scheduled to go into operations Summer of 2024.  An additional Community Shuttle route has recently been approved by BCT.  This  free commu...

City of Hollywood Earns Perfect Score in 2023 LGBTQ+ Municipal Equality Index

The City of Hollywood earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2023 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) for having programs and policies that are inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community. Cities are rated based on non-di...

Expanded Service Areas & Weekend Shuttle Service Available

Use promo code NOVFREE2023 for free rides throughout the month of November. 

Over the past several years, the City has been focused on providing additional public transportation choices for residents and visitors alike. As of September 1st the Cit...

City Street Light Replacement Project Underway

A welcoming neighborhood includes a well-lit street that improves pedestrian and vehicle visibility and a sense of personal security. When streets are properly lit, especially at street crossings, it can encourage a walkable neighborhood, improve security...

Hollywood Boulevard/26th Avenue Mast Arms Replacement Project

FDOT Lighting and Signalization Project Update

The Florida Department of Transportation will be upgrading lighting and signalization at the intersection of Sheridan Street and N 46th Avenue. Construction is anticipated to begin in October and is estimated to be completed in early 2024, pending weather...

"No Parking" Zones in Washington Park Neighborhood

No Parking Anytime – Tow Away Zone

A recent review of parking capacity in the Washington Park neighborhood found choke points where emergency vehicles were unable to get through due to vehicles parked on both sides of the street. NO PARKING ANYTI...

Florida Division of Emergency Management Residential Mitigation Grants Available

Mitigation is the reduction or elimination of potential risk to life and/or property. Mitigation is a cost-effective way to avoid future damage from disasters, such as flooding or high winds. Typical residential mitigation projects include:

• Structure Acqui...

"University Station" Brownfield Redevelopment Designation Proposed

The University Station project is moving along with construction of the mixed-use development.  This Public Private Partnership (P3) project was approved by the City Commission in October 2022, and calls for a mixed-use development comprised of r...

Get Ready for King Tides

Unusually high tides, also known as King Tides, are expected periodically through late November. Flooding in low-lying areas is more likely during this time of the year due to the close proximity of the moon which creates King Tides. These seasonal high t...

Flood Safety

Flood Safety Tips

Call 911 if floodwater impacts your home and creates an emergency situation such as a fire.

• Report a storm water issue or an emergency utility issue by calling 954.921.3046. This is the same number to call to report urgent utilities issues...

Johnson Street Nightly Closure at I-95 Overpass

The FDOT widening of I-95 over Johnson Street began on Wednesday, August 2nd and is expected to be completed by December 29, 2023. Nighttime construction may require a full closure of Johnson Street. These activities will typically be done Sunday Night th...

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

Adopt a Catch Basin to Help Control Flooding in Your Neighborhood

Help to control flooding in and around your neighborhood by adopting a catch basin. Take a look at it at least once a month, clean it as needed, and earn points for rewards for helping to prevent flooding and waterway pollution! Learn more!

Orangebrook Golf Course Redevelopment Project

In July 2023, the City Commission approved the Comprehensive Agreement and Ground Lease between the City and GCF Development & PPG Development for the redevelopment of the Orangebrook Golf and Country Club, as part of a Public-Private Partnership (P3)...

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 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...

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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.

Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Construction Projects

Preparing your team

Project contractors must instruct their teams on hurricane preparedness and safety plans before the hurricane season begins. This plan explains the timeline and steps the contractor must take to safeguard the project site in a storm. Th...

67th Annual Candy Cane Parade

Welcome to the 67^th annual Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade. The parade is scheduled to roll down the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk at 7pm.

The Candy Cane Parade on Hollywood Beach is one of the longest running holiday parades in the country. It started back ...

"The Garden of We" COVID-19 Memorial

The “Garden of We” utilizes meaningful symbolic choices to create a memorial that references the shared experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2023). A garden within the existing Kiwanis Park, located at 3400 Johnson Street, transforms the memorial in...

Hollywood cuts evaluation time by 2 weeks & reduces paper waste with centralized Procurement

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Afterschool Supper Program

Research shows that well-nourished children are healthier, more attentive, and have better mental performance than undernourished children. The Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Afterschool Supper Program provides nutritious meals and snacks to all chi...

Learn More on City Initiatives

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...

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 will resume t...

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...

Hollywood Is On The Map!

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

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...

Community Development Community Survey

The City of Hollywood expects to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program which will help to address affordable housing and community development needs....

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...