Resident Beach Parking Card
Making Our Beaches Safer and Free to Residents!
 The 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, Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (formerly South Beach), and the North Birch/Intracoastal E-Lot with the annual purchase of a plastic swipe card for $6.
Resident Beach Parking Cards Are On Sale Now!
 City 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 $6 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 valid twelve month residential lease or proof of ownership of a homesteaded property within the incorporated city limits of the City of Fort Lauderdale, a current vehicle registration, a current driver's license, and a current utility bill (within the past 30 days). Acceptable utility bills are water, electric or cable. The name and address on all four documents must be the same. For payment online, we accept Visa or Mastercard only. The expired Resident Beach Parking Card must be returned to the Parking Services office in order to purchase a replacement card online or in the office.
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 11 pm (no parking after 11 pm)
- Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (700 Seabreeze Blvd.): $1.75 per hour at the meter, 5 am to 2 am (no parking after 2 am)
- 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
Alternatives to Beach Parking
BCT: The Way to Go
 Broward 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!
 For 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.
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