Check the pickup zone first
Residential trash collection days differ in South Beach, Mid Beach, and North Beach. The resident guide also says bulk pickup must be scheduled. Confirm your block’s calendar before placing items out.
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Miami-Dade County · Municipal government
A city with two civic front doors
Miami Beach
For many quick transactions, start at the Customer Service Center on Meridian Avenue. City Hall and the Building Department are at Convention Center Drive; choose the destination that matches your task.
VISITMiami Beach Customer Service Center
1755 Meridian Avenue, 1st Floor, Miami Beach, FL 33139
CALLCustomer Service Center · 305-673-7420
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. (closed at lunch; select Thursdays have a longer closure)
A useful place to begin
The Customer Service Center handles utility accounts, parking permits, resort tax, passports, business tax receipts, lien searches, and other resident transactions.
This guide summarizes public information and helps route you to the right service. Follow the city’s source for current requirements and address-specific details.
Resident essentials
Services around Miami Beach
Choose a task for a short explanation and a direct path to the government office or online service that handles it.
Resident counter
Customer Service Center
One-stop help for utility accounts, parking permits, business tax, passports, resort tax, lien searches, and more.
Explore this service ↗SanitationTrash & bulk pickup
Trash days vary by beach district. Bulk waste pickup must be scheduled; the city also lists first-weekend-of-month drop-off events.
Explore this service ↗BuildingPermits & inspections
The Building Department supports online Civic Access, permit checklists, inspection scheduling, and some same-day in-person permit services.
Explore this service ↗Public WorksAfter-hours public works
Public Works lists a 24/7 Control Room for after-hours assistance. Call 305-673-7625; routine department calls are handled during office hours.
Explore this service ↗There are two useful addresses
Customer Service Center: 1755 Meridian Avenue. City Hall and the Building Department: 1700 Convention Center Drive. Building services also lists a North Beach Annex at 962 Normandy Drive.
Check the official details ↗How this guide is sourced
Service descriptions are summarized from official Miami Beach government sources. Policies and service schedules can change; confirm eligibility, fees, service area, deadlines, and hours with the department. SoFlo Guide is independent and is not the government office.
Population: 2020 U.S. Census count of 82,890. Census source ↗