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Southwest Ranches is a low-density, agricultural town on Broward’s western edge. Permits, drainage and collection all work through address-specific processes and zones. The Town’s online tools are especially useful when your property sits on a boundary street or requires county approvals.
Southwest Ranches, FL 33330 · 954-434-0008.
Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. · located between I-75 and Flamingo Road.
Roads, drainage, development permits, public infrastructure and project questions.
CAP Government staff work from Town Hall, but building permit applications and plans are submitted electronically. Forms include the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application and project-specific packages. Several projects need Town or County zoning/engineering approvals first.
Apply, track & request inspections ↗Public Works and Engineering handle infrastructure, drainage, capital projects and coordination of development approvals. Use the Town’s Fill Permit Log, Pothole Log and Development Permits tools to understand active work and review requirements.
Public Works & Engineering ↗The Clerk maintains official Town Council and board records, including minutes, ordinances, resolutions and contracts. Requests can be submitted through the public-record portal or by contacting the Clerk.
Public records requests ↗Waste Management provides Town residential service. The Town publishes separate maps for garbage, recycling and bulk. Boundary streets follow the zone assigned to the street name, so use the official map before relying on a weekday alone.
For service questions, call Waste Management at 954-974-7500. Keep carts clear of parked cars, mailboxes, trees, utility poles and fences; follow the Town’s full curbside guide for item limits and placement.
Open 2026 garbage, recycling & bulk maps ↗Town Hall can route you to the right person at 954-434-0008. For emergencies, call 911.
Building applications are submitted through CAP’s online portal. Staff hours are Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., with lunch closure noon–1 p.m. Call 954-434-0008, option 1.
Permit guide & portal ↗Many permits need Town or Broward approvals before the building permit is issued. Contact zoninginfo@southwestranches.org or Public Works Engineering at 954-343-7444.
Town engineering ↗Use the 2026 schedule PDF and look up your street on the separate waste maps. Boundary streets are assigned by street name and zone.
Garbage & recycling hub ↗Find Town Council agendas, public notices, minutes, ordinances and public-record request instructions through the Clerk.
Town records ↗