Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Landscaping

The owner of the property abutting the swale or street is required by Code to maintain the landscaping (for example, hedges) and sidewalks. If your neighbor's tree is protruding onto your property, you can legally cut any part of any landscaping that is on your property; however, there is no legal requirement to cut a tree unless it is blocking a public right-of-way such as a street or sidewalk. If you are seeking to remove a tree, visit Broward County Tree Preservation Program or call (954) 519-1483 to obtain information about trees, the tree removal application process or to schedule a tree removal inspection.

2. Lawns

All lawns must be maintained in a neat and healthy condition to include mowing, weeding, fertilizing and watering.

3. Leaks

Water Leaks: In order to determine who is responsible for repairing a water leak, you must examine your water meter to determine whether the leak is on your side. If the small, red triangle on the face of the meter is spinning, the leak is on your side and it is your responsibility to have it repaired. If the red triangle on the face of the meter is not spinning, it is the City's responsibility to repair and you should notify us at (954) 597-3750. However, before calling, please check to make sure your irrigation system is not the cause of the leak.

Toilet Leaks: The City of Tamarac provides a free toilet leak detector kit with easy-to-follow instructions that you can pick up at our Customer Service Office at the Tamarac Community Center located at 8601 W. Commercial Boulevard.

4. Legal Aid Services

Legal Aid Service of Broward County

491 N. State Road 7
Plantation, FL 33317

Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(954) 765-8950

5. Legislative Delegation

Broward County Legislative Delegation:
115 S. Andrews Avenue
Room 429
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 357-6555

For a current list of districts and their representatives visit www.broward.org/legislative.

To find your district's senator in the Florida State Legislature visit www.flsenate.gov.

For the Florida House of Representatives visit www.myfloridahouse.gov.

To find your district's representative in the U.S. Congress visit www.house.gov/representatives.

For U.S. Senators from Florida visit www.senate.gov.

To find local election information, including City Commission election schedules, which Commission district you live in and where to find your voting place, visit Election Information or contact the City Clerk's Office at (954) 597-3505.

6. Library, Broward County Tamarac Branch

8701 W. Commercial Boulevard

(954) 765-1500

See Library for hours, nearby libraries and a link to the list of events and classes.

7. Lien Searches

Lien Search Requests for properties within the City of Tamarac can be submitted online.  Further information can be found here.