South Florida / Broward County / Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · shoreline service guide

Town life,
right by the water.

Beach access, parking and coastal infrastructure shape everyday services here. The Town manages sewer collection, public works and shoreline access, while drinking-water provider changes by whether your address is north or south in Town.

Town Hall4501 North Ocean Drive
Public counterWeekdays 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · 954-640-4200
Population6,198 · 2020 Census

A beach day, made accessible

The Town offers practical access options for eligible residents and overnight visitors, with two named beach portals and an online parking system.

FREE · ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED

Borrow a beach wheelchair

Residents and visitors staying within Town limits can request a beach-accessible wheelchair. The Town asks for proof of local residency or lodging and coordinates delivery and pickup within Town. Loan periods may be up to three days; the Town lists two chairs available.

Eligibility, request steps & phone ↗
BEACH ACCESS · MAT PATHS

Mobi-mats & crossing access

Two mobi-mats support beach access at the El Prado Park Beach Portal and the Washingtonia Beach Portal at 1700 North Ocean Drive. The Town has also worked with FDOT on enhanced A1A pedestrian crosswalks.

Town accessibility details ↗
RESIDENT · EMPLOYEE · VISITOR

Parking permits & pay-by-plate

The Town offers digital resident, employee and lot-specific parking permits. Applications require an account and documents such as a driver’s license, vehicle registration and proof of residency. Permits use license plate recognition; no physical sticker is issued.

For the published 2027 permit year, annual resident parking is listed at $64.20 including tax; other permit categories and lot rules differ.

Current parking rules & payment options ↗
Permit types & published rates ↗
ON-DEMAND LOCAL SHUTTLE

Circuit-by-the-Sea

The Town’s community shuttle is an on-demand local ride service. View the current service area, fares, and wheelchair-accessible ride option in the Town’s booking information before requesting a trip.

Service area, booking & accessibility ↗

Water, sewer & the Town desk

Water service is not uniform across Town. Confirm the provider for your address before opening an account or reporting a pressure problem.

NORTH TOWN · WATER SUPPLIER

City of Pompano Beach

The Town says northern-area residents receive drinking water from Pompano Beach. For a water-bill or supply issue, use the City water utility contacts shown on the Town utilities page and identify your service address.

Provider map & utility contacts ↗
SOUTH TOWN · WATER SUPPLIER

City of Fort Lauderdale

Residents in the southern section receive drinking water from Fort Lauderdale. Confirm your block’s provider and use that city’s utility account and emergency channels for water supply issues.

Town water-service guidance ↗
SEWER · TOWN COLLECTION SYSTEM

Sewer or wastewater issue

The Town maintains the sewer collection system in its southern half; Pompano Beach maintains lift stations and conveys wastewater to the County for treatment. The Town utilities page lists separate emergency routing and sewer service information.

Sewer responsibilities & emergency contacts ↗
Public Works ↗
PERMITS · DEVELOPMENT

Building & Development Services

Development Services reviews local growth and planning applications. Contract building staff accept permit applications and conduct inspections weekdays, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., at the office next to Town Hall. Check current forms and fee schedules before filing.

Permit technician: 954-640-4215 · Building official: 954-529-7146.

Development Services & permit process ↗
Current forms & fee notices ↗
Town Hall is open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

4501 North Ocean Drive · 954-640-4200. The Town Clerk maintains official records, Commission agendas and minutes; use the directory for department-specific lines.

Town Clerk & records ↗ · Staff directory ↗