Frequently Asked Questions

Tamarac is a part of the Broward County Public School District. School Board, Broward County (Main Number) ...................................... (754) 321-0000 Elementary Schools Challenger Elementary ............................................................................ (754) 322-5750 Tamarac Elementary ............................................................................... (754) 322-8600 Middle Schools Millennium Middle .................................................................................... (754) 322-3900 High Schools Piper High School (Sunrise) .................................................................... (754) 322-1700 J.P. Taravella High School (Coral Springs) ............................................. (754) 322-2300 For information regarding the establishment of schools in the City of Tamarac, please contact the Community Development Department, Planning and Zoning Division at (954) 597-3530. For charter or other school information, including school grades, call (754) 321-0000 or visit

With over 40 different activities, programs and services per week, there is truly something for everyone in Tamarac. The Senior Program has over 800 members who participate in activities such as Jazzercise, painting, line dancing, Scrabble, volleyball, chair yoga, and much, much more. Senior programs are held Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Please check the Discovery Section of the Tam-A-Gram or call (954) 597-3620 for activities and times. A new registration form must be filled out each time someone enrolls in a class or program.

Sharps are considered bio-hazardous waste and should never be thrown directly into the trash. For information about safe disposal and a list of sites accepting sharps, please visit the Broward County Health Department website

If you believe a sidewalk needs to be repaired, please contact our Public Services Department at (954) 597-3700. The City does not reimburse for out-of-pocket sidewalk repairs.

Please access the City's Code of Ordinances Chapter 18 for all sign regulations or contact the Community Development Department Planning and Zoning Division at (954) 597-3530.

Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 N.W. 77th Street Users age 17 and younger must have a waiver and consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian. Parents or legal guardians will be required to present a picture I.D. Upon completion of the registration process, the participant will receive a Skate Park decal (valid for the current calendar year). The decal must be displayed on the participant's helmet and worn at all times. Registration for the Skate Park is located at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Boulevard, or Tamarac Recreation Center at 7501 North University Drive.

For information on the installation of smoke detectors, contact Fire Rescue at (954) 597-3800.

Social Services and their partners offer the following services to Tamarac residents: outreach to residents in need; information about and referrals to services and resources; health information and programs, such as free hearing screenings, eyeglass repair and annual health fair; community education and support groups, such as bereavement, coping skills and counseling; special programs, such as Healthy Living and Matter of Balance; volunteer tax program and volunteer program. To reach Social Services, please call (954) 597-3642.

1-800-772-1213 8501 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 100, Plantation.

Door-to-door solicitation is only permitted when a City solicitor's permit is obtained from the Business Revenue Division. Call (954) 597-3537 for information.

The City of Tamarac offers a variety of special events throughout the year including Springfest, Halloween Hoopla, Turkey Trot 5K Race, Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Concerts in the Park, Fourth of July celebration, Memorial and Veterans Day ceremonies and much more. Most events hosted by the City of Tamarac are free to the public or are offered at a nominal fee. For more information or a listing of events, please visit the City of Tamarac's special events page or call the Parks and Recreation Department at (954) 597-3620. Outside organizations interested in hosting an event in Tamarac must contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (954) 597-3620 or the Community Development Department at (954) 597-3530.

9901 N.W. 77th Street The Tamarac Sports Complex amenities include a skate park, hockey rink, tennis courts, basketball courts, covered playgrounds, picnic tables, and football/soccer fields, along with concession stands and restrooms. Skate park users age 17 and younger must have a waiver and consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian. Parents or legal guardians will be required to present a picture I.D. Upon completion of the registration process, the participant will receive a Skate Park decal (valid for the current calendar year). The decal must be displayed on the participant's helmet and worn at all times. Registration for the Skate Park is located at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Boulevard, or Tamarac Recreation Center at 7501 North University Drive.

Please report all non-compliant irrigation systems to our Water Conservation Specialist at (954) 597-3792.

We changed the Stormwater Utility Management Fee collection method from water billing to a more efficient method in 2013 after experiencing a 3% to 4% non-collection rate. The fee assessment now appears on the Truth-In-Millage (TRIM) notice sent by the Broward County Property Appraiser each August identifying the proposed taxes and non-ad valorem special assessments. Tamarac City Commission is required to adopt an annual rate resolution setting the Stormwater Fee rate at a public hearing each fiscal year as a part of the budget adoption process. If you have a mortgage, you will continue to make monthly Stormwater Fee payments; now they will be applied to the escrow account instead of a water bill. If you do not have a mortgage, there are options for you to pay in increments through the Tax Collector’s Office. For additional information, please contact the Tax Collector’s office at (954) 831-4000. For those residential property owners who have an escrow amount included in their mortgage payments, adjustments are usually made at the time your escrow amounts are recalculated. The Stormwater Utility Management Fee Collection Services Assessment will be part of the annual recalculations. All property owners pay the annual fee, whether they occupy the property year-round or part of the year. If you move following the payment of your tax bill, generally the amount will be prorated on the HUD-1 closing statement regarding the sale of your property. In other words, the buyer is reimbursing you for the remainder of the taxes, Stormwater Fee, Fire Rescue Assessment, etc. that you paid. The City of Tamarac will not issue refunds for paid Stormwater Fees. Ad valorem tax exemptions have no impact on non-ad valorem assessments. The fee is $113.62 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. It will appear on the tax bill in the non-ad valorem tax section along with the Fire Rescue Assessment and the Residential Solid Waste Assessment (for those properties that it applies to). As with those assessments, the non-ad valorem taxes are part of the entire tax bill and the earlier you pay the more discounts you are eligible for. Although the Stormwater Fee cannot be paid separately from the tax bill, the following discounts are offered (associated with the Stormwater Utility Management Fee Collection Services Assessment only): November payment – 4% discount $113.62 x .96 = $109.07 ($4.55 savings) December payment – 3% discount $113.62 x .97 = $110.21 ($3.41 savings) January payment – 2% discount $113.62 x .98 = $111.35 ($2.27 savings) February payment – 1% discount $113.62 x .99 = $112.48 ($1.14 savings) Please note that these discounts were not available using the water bill method for payment.

The Public Works Streets Division maintains and repairs all City-owned streets and public parking lots. Call (954) 597-3700 to report a repair issue.

The Admissions Unit for Broward County Addiction Recovery Center is open to Broward residents Monday-Friday. For more information call (954) 357-4851.

The City of Tamarac hosts a summer camp program for children ages 5-12 at the Tamarac Recreation Center. Camp Tamarac is an 8-week summer program providing various sports, recreational and healthy lifestyle activities, arts and crafts, games and other skill development activities for campers, including one swim trip per week to the Caporella Aquatic Center and one field trip per week. Click here for camp registration. Contact the Social Services Division for information about the City's hardship process.

The Broward County Supervisor of Elections provides voter information, registration, and education services, and conducts elections. Call (954) 357-7050 for more information.