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Understanding Your City Tax Dollars
Ever wonder how your City property taxes are put to work? Each year, the Taxes Explained Brochure offers a snapshot of how property tax dollars support City services, programs, and projects.
Explore the 2026 Taxes Explained Brochure to see where your tax dollars go, along with comparisons of Boca Raton's services, fees, and millage rates with neighboring cities.
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Community Conversation:
Police Services Complex
Wednesday, September 2 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Downtown Library
The City and its Community Advisory Panel will hold an upcoming discussion on the current and future facility needs of the Police Services Department. Attendees will learn about the project, hear from staff, ask questions, and share feedback on facility needs, potential locations, funding, and public safety priorities.
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Business Tax Renewal Reminder
Business owners: If you haven't yet, make sure to renew your business tax by September 30, 2026 to avoid penalties and late fees. Please use the City's online platform, Boca eHUB, for an easy renewal process.
Steps to Renew:
- Check your mailbox and email for your reminder.
- Use the link to access Boca eHUB to log in and renew.
- Review your invoice(s) and pay online.
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Print your BTR/Certificate of Use (24 hours after payment)
Questions? Contact the Business Tax Authority Team at 561-393-7937 or visit the Business Tax Receipts webpage.
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Let's Talk Boca Event Recap
On August 19, residents joined City Manager Mark Sohaney, Police Chief Jarad Phelps, and Fire Rescue Chief John Treanor for a community conversation focused on public safety. The event gave the public an opportunity to ask questions and learn about safety issues in the community, the City’s new Whole Blood Program, homelessness efforts, and the future facility needs of the Police Services Department. Watch the meeting.
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Park(ing) Day
Friday, September 18 | 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Mizner Park (in front of Sloan's Ice Cream)
Boca Raton Mobility and the City’s Traffic Division are partnering with Strong Towns Boca Raton to bring Park(ing) Day to Mizner Park. Two parking spaces in front of Sloan’s will be transformed into a temporary pop-up park with seating, games, and interactive art.
Part of a global initiative, Park(ing) Day transforms parking spaces into community gathering spaces and encourages conversation about safer, greener, and more people-friendly streets. This family-friendly event is free and highlights Boca Raton’s commitment to building a more connected, vibrant, and sustainable city.
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Heads Up Boca: Be Rail Smart
Through the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Be Rail Smart Campaign, residents and visitors are encouraged to stay alert and make safe choices around railroad crossings. Follow these easy reminders from FDOT to help keep yourself and others safe when near the tracks.
- Stay behind the stop line or gate while waiting for the train to pass.
- Wait for the gates to go up completely before crossing.
- Look both ways to ensure there are no other trains coming.
- Use sidewalks or other designated crossings.
- Obey all signals and warning signs.
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What's Happening This Month?
Receive notices on meetings, news, events, and more - sign up for updates at Notify Me.
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Missed the Last Meeting? We've Got You Covered.
Stay up-to-date on the latest CRA and City Council meetings with the Boca Brief, featuring recaps of key Council decisions, community updates, and other important City news for residents. View the latest issue from the meetings on August 24 & 25, 2026 and sign up to never miss an issue.
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City Facility Closings & Changes
For City sanitation customers, Monday, September 7 is part of the holiday sanitation schedule. Please note the following changes:
- There will be NO sanitation service on Monday, September 7.
- Monday, September 7 service will be one day LATER on Tuesday, September 8.
- Tuesday, September 8 service will be one day LATER on Wednesday, September 9.
Remember, sign up for Text Alerts reminders sent directly to your phone. Visit our website or text SanitationAlert (no space) to 38276.
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Sustainability Action Plan: We Want to Hear from YOU!
The City of Boca Raton’s Office of Sustainability has drafted an update to its Sustainability Action Plan. What does a more sustainable Boca Raton look like to you? Share your feedback and help shape the priorities and actions that will guide our community through 2030.
Residents, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders are invited to review the draft plan and share feedback by October 9, 2026. Your input will help shape the final plan before it is presented to City Council for adoption.
Review the draft and submit your feedback: Sustainability Action Plan Update webpage
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Dune Restoration
Sat, Sept 12 | 9am-11am
South Beach Park
Join the Institute for Regional Conservation and the City of Boca Raton to restore the beach dunes at South Beach Park. Register to Volunteer.
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Boca El Rio Trail Tree Planting
Sat, Sept 19 | 9am-11am
El Rio Trail
We’re teaming up with Community Greening to plant 100 native shade trees along a stretch of El Rio Trail.
Register to Volunteer.
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Tree Giveaway
Sat, Sept 26 | 9am-11am
Susan Whelchel Community Garden
FREE trees will be passed out to Boca Raton residents to plant at their home. A
variety of native shade and fruit species available. Learn more.
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Intracoastal Cleanup
Mon, Sept 28 | 4pm-5:30pm
James A. Rutherford Park
Ages 13+ can participate in the water or land cleanup. Supplies are provided along with giveaways from 4Ocean.
Register to Volunteer.
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Save the Dates: Night Market 2026
Thursdays | 6pm-9pm | Sanborn Sqaure
Join us monthly for the City's Night Market featuring a variety of delicious food options, sweet treats, local artists and makers, music, and art! Learn more.
2026 Season Dates:
- October 1
- November 5
- December 10
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NEW Event! Howl-O-Ween
Sat, Oct 24| 9am – 12pm | Countess de Hoernle Park
Get ready for a howling good time at Howl-O-Ween! Join for a morning packed with tail-wagging Halloween fun for dogs and their humans. Costumes are encouraged, so grab your favorite four-legged friend and come sit, stay and celebrate at this FREE, family-friendly event!
- Halloween Photo Ops
- Crafts
- Hydration Station
- Costume Contest
- Howl-O-Weener Dog Race
- Trail of Treats
- Sit, Stay, Chill Lounge
- Paw Spa
Learn more!
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Holiday Pops
Sat, Dec 5 | POPS Pop-Up 6-7pm, Concert Doors Open 6pm, Show 7pm
Cost: $25–$60 per person
POPS Pop-Up is FREE with concert admission
The third annual Holiday POPS Concert brings The Symphonia Boca Raton, led by conductor John Devlin, together with the FAU Chamber Singers & Schola Cantorum of Florida for an evening of holiday classics. New this year, the POPS Pop-Up kicks off the night with festive pre-show activities for kids, including Nutcracker characters, cookie decorating, glitter tattoos, and more. Learn more.
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Sign Up for a Library Card
In celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Boca Raton Public Library launched a new library card designed by contest winners, Amelia & AJ Vargas.
Learn What a Card Offers.
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FAU Loves Libraries Day
The FAU Football Team celebrates Love Libraries Day at their game against FIU on September 19 with special ticket prices of just $5.00 for Boca Raton Public Library cardholders. Get your tickets.
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Work for the City of Boca Raton, and work with a purpose. #WeAreCBR
The City offers a variety of full and part time job opportunities across the following areas:
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Development Services
∙ Building Inspector I / II / III - Structural
∙ Assistant Building Official
∙ Zoning Officer
Fire Rescue Services
∙ Emergency Vehicle Technician I or III
∙ Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
Police Services
∙ Police Officer Candidate
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Public Works & Engineering
∙ Sanitation Equipment Operator
∙ Traffic Control Technician II
∙ Refuse Collector
∙ Carpenter
Utility Services
∙ Vocational Apprenticeship - Plant Electrician
∙ Plant Electrician
Recreation Services
∙ Recreation Services Administrative Assistant
∙ Ocean Rescue Lifeguard - PT
∙ Seasonal Pool Lifeguard - PT
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