Frequently Asked Questions

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1. ADA

The City of Tamarac strives to be ADA compliant. Complaints that a City program, service or activity is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at (954) 597-3614 or Florida Relay *711 or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY). Residents with disabilities may sign up for Tamarac Para-Transit. It can take you shopping, to medical appointments, banks, to the Tamarac Community Center, and pharmacies within Tamarac only. No shopping service is provided for the Kings Point communities; only medical appointments. To take advantage of this service, please fill out an application, pay a membership fee and schedule a ride 5-7 days in advance by calling (954) 597-3649.

View our ADA compliance information

2. Alarms

Alarm installations will require a permit from the Building Department. For questions please call (954) 597-3420.
Residential and commercial burglar alarms do not have to be registered with BSO – Tamarac.
Fire alarms do not need to be registered with the Tamarac Fire Department. Call (954) 597-3800 for more information.

3. Animals

For licensing, vaccinations, spaying and neutering, animal shelters, stray animal pickup and the rescue of animals in distress, contact the Broward County Animal Care and Adoption Division online or by calling (954) 359-1313. 

For a pick-up of a dead animal found on your property, contact a critter control/pest control company. If you see a dead animal on a City street, please inform Tamarac Public Works at (954) 597-3700. 

Humane Society of Broward County may be reached at (954) 463-4870. Also see Dog Park, Pet Friendly Hurricane Shelter, Wildlife.

4. Aquatic Center

9300 N.W. 58th Street Tamarac, Florida 33321 - (954) 597-3660

The Caporella Aquatic Center is open to the public, featuring a heated 8-lane swimming pool with zero-depth entry and double tornado slide, children's water play area (Sprayground), picnic pavilion, concession stand, and a fitness center.

Visit Online Payments to sign up for swim lessons, water exercise classes, personal training sessions or special events.

Hours vary by season. Pool is closed December, January and February to the general public. It remains open during these months for swim lessons and classes.

5. Arts/ Public Art Committee

The role of the Public Art Committee is to identify locations for public art, assist with the selection of artists, and make recommendations to the Mayor and Commission regarding public art. For more information, please contact the City's Public Art Program Administrator through the Community Development Department at (954) 597-3530 or see Tamarac Boards and Committees.

6. Athletics

The Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of sports leagues for youths and adults including Youth Basketball, Men's Basketball, Youth Soccer, Flag Football, Girls' Softball, Co-ed Softball and Men's Softball. For more information, contact the Athletic Supervisor at (954) 597-3634 or visit Sports Leagues.

7. Auto Tags (Registration, Renewals)

To get auto tags call the Broward County Revenue Division at (954) 765-4697, or visit Broward Cty Records, Taxes and Treasury Division.