Coral Gables

A resident guide to Coral Gables’ City Beautiful identity: its commission-manager government, garden-city public works, same-day permit review for eligible home projects, neighborhood waste service, and free trolley routes.

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City Hall405 Biltmore Way

Coral Gables, FL 33134 · General city questions: 305-446-6800. City Hall renovation work may affect in-person routing.

City identityThe City Beautiful

Coral Gables pairs a five-member elected commission with a city manager and neighborhood-scale services.

Population49,248 residents

2020 Census · Miami-Dade County

The City Beautiful · resident desk

Daily life, routed clearly

Coral Gables combines a commission-manager government with several highly local services. Start by matching the request to the city team that actually handles it.

A strong local route

Waste pickup, permits, and moving around town.

Single-family city collection includes backyard garbage twice a week, backyard recycling once a week, and curbside trash once a week. Multi-family and commercial collection is handled by Waste Management; use the address-based city schedule to confirm your pickup.

Waste rules and service requests ↗

Free trolleyRegular routes run Monday–Saturday, 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Check the live schedule and holiday calendar before traveling.Routes & tracker ↗

⌂Apply for a permitApplications are submitted electronically. Qualifying residential work can enter same-day review when initial fees are paid before 8 a.m.; review does not guarantee approval. Development Services: 305-460-5245, 427 Biltmore Way.Permit types and portal ↗♻Missed collection or bulk pickupSingle-family residents can report a missed pickup or request special service through the city app or online. Apartments, condominiums, duplexes, and commercial properties use Waste Management of Dade County.Check address and waste rules ↗↗Ride the Coral Gables TrolleyNo fare is charged on the Ponce de Leon and Grand Avenue routes. Service connects with Douglas Road Metrorail and Metrobus; the Southern Loop is a pilot, so check current operating details.Routes, tracker, accessibility ↗⌕Request help from the CitySearch services for potholes, trees, missed garbage, streetlights, storm drains, parks, and other neighborhood issues. The Citizen Portal and City app are available for service requests.Browse the resident service directory ↗♧Understand City HallResidents elect a five-member City Commission. The City Manager’s office coordinates day-to-day administration; City Hall renovations may affect where in-person matters are handled.Government and contact information ↗✳Reserve a park facilityPavilion and field use requires a permit. Reservations are first-come, first-served and are not completed by phone; several rentals are limited to residents.Park rental steps and rates ↗

How this guide is sourced
Population is the 2020 U.S. Census count. Service descriptions summarize official city and county guidance. Service boundaries, hours, and eligibility can depend on the address and can change; confirm before acting.

Primary sources
New resident guide and city contacts ↗
Development Services permits ↗