Plantation Local Information
Practical information for Plantation and Broward County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Plantation: schedule, holidays and bulk
Plantation trash goes out in blue city bags twice a week; recycling in clear bags once a week. Bulk is monthly. Waste Management: 954-974-7500.
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Plantation
Plantation, Broward County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Plantation fits into Broward County and Florida: the city, the county, Broward County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Broward County property taxes: rates, due dates and appeals
Broward tax bills go out Nov. 1 and are due March 31, with 4% off in November. Plantation's total 2025 rate was 20.0675 mills. Tax Collector: 954-357-4829.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Plantation
Plantation permits are filed online through Accela Citizen Access. Building Safety: 954-797-2765. Planning and Zoning: 954-797-2225. Inspections: 954-678-2632.
Roads
Plantation road closures: I-595 at University Drive, Oct. 18
Westbound I-595 at University Drive closes 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18; I-595 express lanes close select nights to Oct. 21. State Road 7 work.
Home prices
Plantation home prices and housing market
The typical Plantation home was worth $495,099 in August 2026, down 2.1% in a year and about 6% below the June 2024 peak, Zillow data shows.
Schools
Plantation schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Plantation's 10 district schools earned three A's, six B's and a C from the state in 2026. Schools, grades, the 2026-27 calendar and contacts. District: 754-321-0000.
Things to do
Things to do in Plantation this month: October 2026
Plantation's Fall Festival Oct. 17, the Plant Affair and Trunk-or-Treat Oct. 24, the firefighters barbecue Nov. 1 and Rock the Park's season opener Nov. 6.
Hurricanes
Hurricane prep guide for Broward County: Plantation shelters and alerts
Hurricane season runs to Nov. 30. Plantation Elementary is a county shelter; sandbags come from Public Works each June. County hotline: 311 or 954-831-4000.
Voting
Voting in Broward County: registration, polling places, early voting
Plantation votes for mayor and City Council Group 4 on Nov. 3. Early voting Oct. 19 to Nov. 1 at West Regional Library, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. SOE: 954-357-8683.
Farmers market
Plantation farmers markets
Plantation's farmers market runs every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., year-round at Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd. Tamarac's runs Sundays. Info: 954-452-2558.
Parks
Parks and trails in Plantation
Plantation runs 43 park sites, from Central Park and Volunteer Park to a 1.1-mile trail at Plantation Preserve and Happy Tails Dog Park. Parks: 954-452-2510.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Broward County
Florida inspected Plantation food businesses 218 times from July 1 to Oct. 5, 2026; 142 visits needed no further action. How to look up any restaurant.
New businesses
New businesses in Plantation
New food businesses in Plantation, July to early October 2026, from state licensing inspections: Potbelly, Uncle Lee, Yuzu Asian Food & Market and more.
Public notices
Public notices for Plantation and Broward County
An index of where Plantation and Broward County legal notices are published: the county notice site, FloridaPublicNotices.com and city pages. City Clerk: 954-797-2200.
City Hall
Who to call at Plantation City Hall
Phone numbers for Plantation's mayor, City Council, City Clerk, utilities, police non-emergency (954-797-2100), code enforcement and every city department.
Population
Plantation population and growth
Plantation had an estimated 99,183 residents on July 1, 2025, up 8.1% from the 2020 census count of 91,750, the U.S. Census Bureau says.
Power outage
Power outages in Plantation: who to call and outage maps
Plantation's electricity comes from FPL. Report an outage any time at 1-800-468-8243 (1-800-4OUTAGE) or fpl.com, and watch the live map at fplmaps.com.
History
Plantation history and landmarks
Plantation was incorporated April 30, 1953, on land Frederick C. Peters bought from the Everglades Plantation Company. Its one National Register site is Lock No. 1.
Moving
Moving to Plantation: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
A checklist for new Plantation residents: start city water with Utilities (954-797-2290), power with FPL, buy blue trash bags, file for homestead by March 1.
Transportation
Getting around Plantation: roads, transit, airport, parking
Plantation sits between I-595, Florida's Turnpike and State Road 7. Free Freebee rides cover the east side; BCT buses meet at West Regional Terminal. BCT: 954-357-8400.
Neighborhoods
Plantation neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
11 Plantation neighborhoods from Plantation Acres to Country Club Estates: ZIP codes, zoned schools with 2026 state grades and August 2026 Zillow values.
Neighborhoods
Country Club Estates, Plantation: homes, schools, parks and commute
Country Club Estates, around the Fort Lauderdale Country Club golf course east of the Turnpike in ZIP 33317, is zoned for South Plantation High, an A school.
Neighborhoods
Jacaranda Lakes, Plantation: homes, schools, parks and commute
Jacaranda Lakes, about 490 acres south of Sunrise Boulevard in ZIP 33322, is zoned for Central Park Elementary, an A school, and Plantation High, a B.
Neighborhoods
Jacaranda, Plantation: homes, schools, parks and commute
Jacaranda, about 1,430 acres between Pine Island and Nob Hill roads in ZIP 33324, splits at Broward Boulevard between Plantation High and South Plantation High.
Neighborhoods
Lauderdale West, Plantation: homes, schools, parks and commute
Lauderdale West, between Pine Island Road and University Drive in ZIP 33322, is a 1970s community zoned for Mirror Lake Elementary and Plantation High, both B.
Neighborhoods
Midtown, Plantation: homes, schools, parks and commute
Plantation's Midtown district, between Pine Island Road and University Drive around Westfield Broward, is in ZIP 33324 and has its own 0.9707-mill tax district.
Neighborhoods
Mirror Lake, Plantation: homes, schools, parks and commute
Mirror Lake, east of University Drive near Sunrise Boulevard in ZIPs 33313 and 33322, is zoned for Mirror Lake Elementary and Plantation High, both B schools.
Neighborhoods
Park East, Plantation: homes, schools, parks and commute
Park East, about 390 acres east of Florida's Turnpike in ZIP 33317, is zoned for Plantation Elementary and South Plantation High, an A school in 2026.
Neighborhoods
Plantation Acres, Plantation: homes, schools, parks and commute
Plantation Acres, about 2,680 acres west of Hiatus Road in ZIPs 33325 and 33323, is zoned mostly for Plantation High, a B school in Florida's 2026 grades.
Neighborhoods
Plantation Gardens, Plantation: homes, schools, parks and commute
Plantation Gardens, the city's original 1940s neighborhood between Broward and Sunrise boulevards in ZIP 33317, is zoned for Peters Elementary and Plantation High.
Neighborhoods
Plantation Isles, Plantation: homes, schools, parks and commute
Plantation Isles and Plantation Harbor, about 390 acres of canal-front streets south of Peters Road in ZIP 33317, are zoned for South Plantation High, an A school.
Neighborhoods
Plantation Park, Plantation: homes, schools, parks and commute
Plantation Park, about 510 acres south of Broward Boulevard in ZIP 33317, is zoned for Plantation Park Elementary and South Plantation High, both A schools.
Neighborhoods
Plantation vs. Sunrise vs. Lauderhill vs. Davie: taxes, schools
Plantation, Sunrise, Lauderhill and Davie side by side: 2025 tax rates, zoned high schools and 2026 grades, August 2026 home values and Census figures.
Schools
Plantation public schools: every school, zone and report card
All 11 public schools in Plantation, from Broward County Public Schools: addresses, grades, Aug. 21 enrollment, 2026 state grades and zone maps.