New to Pompano Beach? Start water with the city at 954-786-4637 and power with FPL, register your pet, change your license and file for homestead by March 1.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This is a checklist for new residents. Each item links to the official page and to our longer guides. Sources include the City of Pompano Beach Utilities Department, Florida Power & Light, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the Broward County Tax Collector and Broward County Animal Care.

Moving to Pompano Beach means dealing with the city for water, trash and permits, Broward County for taxes, tags and pets, and the state for your driver’s license. Here is the order most people need them in.

Who to call

  • Water and sewer service (city): 954-786-4637
  • Electricity (FPL): 1-888-988-8249
  • City Hall: 954-786-4600
  • Vehicle tags and titles (Broward County Tax Collector): 954-797-8733, autotags@browardtax.org
  • Driver’s license (state office in Pompano Beach): 954-497-1570
  • Homestead exemption: Broward County Property Appraiser, 954-357-6830

1. Water and sewer

The City of Pompano Beach Utilities Department supplies water and sewer service in the city. To start, stop or move service, call customer service at 954-786-4637, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. After hours: 954-540-5769 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and 954-942-2202 for emergencies. Pay online through the city’s Nuvei billing portal or by phone at 855-270-3592. The city’s water service area map shows where city water and reclaimed water reach.

Watering rules: odd-numbered addresses may water lawns on Wednesdays and Saturdays, even-numbered addresses on Thursdays and Sundays, only before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m., the utilities page says. Homes on reclaimed water can water any day outside 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2. Electricity

Florida Power & Light serves Pompano Beach. Start service through FPL’s Start, Stop, Move page or by calling 1-888-988-8249, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. See our power outages guide.

3. Natural gas and internet

The city does not publish a list of gas or internet providers. Ask your seller, landlord or condo association whether the building has natural gas service. To see which internet providers report service at your address, use the Federal Communications Commission’s National Broadband Map, then sign up with the provider directly.

4. Trash and recycling

The city’s Environmental Services Department runs trash service, and Coastal Waste & Recycling collects twice a week for garbage and once a week each for recycling and bulk at single-family homes. Carts or questions: 954-786-4030. Your days depend on your color zone. See our trash and recycling guide.

5. Driver’s license and car tags

  • Driver’s license: the state’s Pompano Citi Centre office is at 1955 N. Federal Highway, Unit J209, 954-497-1570, open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Book an appointment or see the state’s Broward office list.
  • Tags and titles: the Broward County Tax Collector handles vehicle registration at its offices in Fort Lauderdale (115 S. Andrews Ave.), Plantation (1800 NW 66th Ave.) and Lauderdale Lakes (3718 W. Oakland Park Blvd.); see its locations page and motor vehicle services. Questions: 954-797-8733.

6. Homestead exemption

If you own your home and live in it on Jan. 1, file for homestead with the Broward County Property Appraiser by March 1. A purchase resets your assessed value, so the seller’s tax bill is not a guide to yours. See our property taxes guide.

7. Register your pet

Broward County requires every dog and cat 4 months or older to be vaccinated against rabies, registered and wear a Broward County tag. Bring or upload a current rabies certificate from a veterinarian; tags are sold online through the county’s PetData portal or at approved veterinary offices, according to Broward County Animal Care. Lost tags are replaced at the county Adoption Center. The city’s dog park needs a separate membership; see our parks guide.

8. Schools

Public schools are run by Broward County Public Schools. Find your zoned school and register with two proofs of address; see our schools guide.

9. Vote

Register or update your address at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov. See our voting guide for deadlines and polling places.

10. Permits and hurricane plans

  • Planning work on your new home? See building permits and zoning, including the new state exemption for small jobs under $7,500.
  • Find your evacuation zone before the next storm: east of the Intracoastal or east of Federal Highway. See our hurricane prep guide. City residents are added to Alert Pompano Beach automatically.

What this means for you

  • Call the city about water first: 954-786-4637.
  • File homestead by March 1 if you bought a home.
  • Tag your dog or cat with a Broward County tag.

Related: who to call at City Hall, getting around Pompano Beach and Pompano Beach population and growth.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start water service in Pompano Beach?

Call the city’s Utilities customer service at 954-786-4637, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bills can be paid online through the city’s Nuvei portal.

Who provides electricity in Pompano Beach?

Florida Power & Light. Start service through FPL’s customer service, 1-888-988-8249, or at FPL.com.

Where is the driver’s license office in Pompano Beach?

The state’s Pompano Citi Centre office is at 1955 N. Federal Highway, Unit J209, 954-497-1570. It is open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Do I have to register my dog in Broward County?

Yes. Broward County requires every dog and cat 4 months or older to be vaccinated against rabies, registered and wear a Broward County tag.

When is the homestead exemption deadline in Broward County?

March 1. File with the Broward County Property Appraiser for the exemption on the next year’s taxes.