Parking Services - Resident Beach Parking Card
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Resident Beach Parking Card

Making Our Beaches Safer and Free to Residents!

Resident Beach Parking CardThe City is expanding lifeguard protection to North Beach and giving Fort Lauderdale residents free beach parking with the new Resident Beach Parking Card.

Metered Parking at North Beach

Under an innovative plan approved by the City, parking fees collected at North Beach are dedicated to funding lifeguard protection. Twenty-five new, multi-space meters have been installed along A1A (east and west side) from Sunrise Blvd. north to NE 19th St. This allows the City to increase public safety at its beach with no cost passed on to its residents. The City is adding five new lifeguard towers to the 15 towers currently stationed along the 2-1/2 mile stretch of beach, and Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue has added eight new certified lifeguards and appointed two new lieutenants to protect beachgoers.

Great Value for City Residents

Frequent beachgoers will enjoy the value of free parking and easier access to the beach. City residents will be able to park free at North Beach, South Beach, and the North Birch/Intracoastal E-Lot with the annual purchase of a plastic swipe card for $5.

Resident Beach Parking Cards On Sale Now!

Apply Online NowCity residents can apply for a Resident Beach Parking Card online or in-person at Parking and Fleet Services, 290 NE 3rd Avenue. Weekday hours are 7:45 am to 4:00 pm. Extended hours on Thursday are 7:45 am to 5:30 pm. Cards cost $5 for one year (there is an additional $6 fee if you would like the card mailed to you). Call 954-828-3700 for more information.

NOTE: Proof of City residency is required. Required documents include a vehicle registration and driver's license as well as a copy of a current utility bill. The service address on the utility bill must be within the City of Fort Lauderdale limits. The residence must be within the municipal boundaries, regardless of the postal designation. For payment online, we accept Visa or Mastercard only.

Non-Resident Visitor Parking Rates

  • North Beach (On A1A (east and west side) from Sunrise Blvd. north to NE 19th St.): $1.75 per hour, 5 am to 9 pm (no parking after 9 pm)
  • South Beach (700 Seabreeze Blvd.): $10 per entry, 6 am to 6 pm; $6 per entry, 6 pm to midnight (new rates effective November 1, 2007)
  • E-Lot (N. Birch Rd. and E. Las Olas Blvd.): 75¢ per hour, 7 am to 7 pm; $1.25 per hour, 7 pm to 2 am (current rates)

Alternatives to Beach Parking

BCT: The Way to Go

Broward County TransitBroward County Transit is the number one public transportation option for transit service to and from Fort Lauderdale Beach. Several rate plans are offered, including a 31-Day Pass starting at $20. Rates and schedules are available at www.broward.org/bct or call 954-357-8400.

Sun Trolley: Need a ride? Just wave!

Sun TrolleyFor weekends and late nights, the Sun Trolley can be hailed like a cab. Service runs every ten minutes and is only 50¢. Schedules are available at www.SunTrolley.com or call 954-761-3543.