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Featured Trash and recycling pickup in Boca Raton: schedule, holidays, bulk Boca Raton picks up garbage twice a week and recycling, yard waste and bulk once a week, by area. Carts out by 7 a.m. Sanitation: 561-416-3367. · 6 min read

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Boca Raton Boca Raton, Palm Beach County and the neighbors: who governs what How Boca Raton fits into Palm Beach County and Florida: the city, the county, Palm Beach County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what. 2 min read Property taxes Palm Beach County property taxes: rates, due dates and appeals 2026 Palm Beach County tax bills go out by Nov. 1, with 4% off if paid in November. Boca Raton's city rate stays at 3.6476 mills. Tax Collector: 561-355-2264. · 6 min read Permits Building permits and zoning in Boca Raton Boca Raton permits run through Boca eHub and ePlans. The Building Division is at 200 NW Second Ave., 561-393-7930; zoning and planning 561-393-7789. · 4 min read Roads Boca Raton road closures: U.S. 1 one lane, Royal Palm Road U.S. 1 downtown is one lane 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Oct. 23; West Royal Palm Road is closed to Dec. 12. Plus I-95 HOV nights, city work and who to call. · 6 min read Home prices Boca Raton home prices and housing market The typical Boca Raton home was worth $576,824 in August 2026, up 3.69% in a year, Zillow says. FHFA shows area prices up 3.65% in a year. · 5 min read Schools Boca Raton schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings Boca Raton's public schools are run by the School District of Palm Beach County, 561-434-8000. No school Monday, Oct. 12; key dates, board meetings and grades. · 6 min read Things to do Things to do in Boca Raton this month: October 2026 October in Boca Raton: Howl-O-Ween and Pumpkin Palooza Oct. 24, Halloween programs to Oct. 30, then Red, White & Boca Nov. 11 and the tree lighting Nov. 21. · 6 min read Hurricanes Hurricane prep guide for Palm Beach County Hurricane season runs to Nov. 30. Know your Palm Beach County evacuation zone, shelters, alerts and Florida's year-round tax-free storm supplies. · 4 min read Voting Voting in Palm Beach County: registration, polling places, early voting Florida's general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Mail ballot requests close Oct. 22; early voting runs at least Oct. 24-31. Elections office: 561-656-6200. · 4 min read Farmers markets Boca Raton farmers markets Two Sunday markets in Boca Raton: the Boca Green Market at the 5th Ave Shops, Sept. 27 to May 2, and the year-round Boca Farmers Market at the BRiC. · 3 min read Parks Parks and trails in Boca Raton Boca Raton's beach parks, Gumbo Limbo, the El Rio and Patch Reef trails, dog parks and beach permits: hours, addresses and fees. Park rangers: 561-393-7815. · 5 min read Restaurants Restaurant inspection scores in Palm Beach County Florida inspects Boca Raton restaurants, not the county. Of 384 inspections since July 1, 232 needed no further action, the state's records show. · 3 min read Business New businesses in Boca Raton: October 2026 roundup New in Boca Raton: Parlor Doughnuts at Mizner Park, abc carpet & home on Federal Highway, Panda Express and the food businesses licensed in September. · 3 min read Public notices Public notices in Boca Raton: where to find legal notices Boca Raton's legal notices are published on Palm Beach County's official notice website and the city's Public Notices page. This is an index, not the official record. · 3 min read City Hall Who to call at Boca Raton City Hall Boca Raton City Hall: 561-393-7700. Mayor Andy Thomson and the council, the City Manager's Office, the clerk, water billing, code enforcement and police. · 4 min read Power outages Power outages in Boca Raton: who to call and outage maps Boca Raton's electricity comes from FPL. Report an outage or downed line at 1-800-4OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243) and check the FPL Power Tracker map. · 3 min read Population Boca Raton population 2026: growth, age, income and housing Boca Raton had 101,582 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 20% since 2010. Age, income, households and housing figures. · 4 min read History Boca Raton history and landmarks Boca Raton was incorporated in May 1925, at the height of the land boom. Its 10 National Register listings, the history museum and where to visit. · 5 min read Moving Moving to Boca Raton: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes New in Boca Raton? Start FPL power and city water (561-393-7750), get a Florida license and tag within 30 days, and file for homestead by March 1. · 4 min read Transportation Getting around Boca Raton: roads, transit, airport, parking Boca Raton's I-95 exits, Brightline and Tri-Rail, Palm Tran routes, the free BocaConnect shuttle and downtown parking rules. Parking Services: 561-367-7048. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Boca Raton neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like 10 Boca Raton neighborhoods from Downtown to Woodfield Country Club: ZIP codes, zoned schools and 2026 grades, and August 2026 Zillow home values. · 8 min read Neighborhoods Boca Raton Square: homes, schools, parks and commute Boca Raton Square, about 1,400 single-family homes between I-95 and SW Ninth Avenue in ZIP code 33486, is zoned for Addison Mizner School, an A school. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Camino Gardens, Boca Raton: homes, schools, parks and commute Camino Gardens, 131 acres of single-family homes south of Camino Real in ZIP code 33486, is zoned for Addison Mizner School, an A school in 2026. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Country Club Village, Boca Raton: homes, schools, parks and commute Country Club Village, 187 acres beside I-95 in ZIP code 33486, is split between Addison Mizner and J.C. Mitchell zones and is a mile from exit 45. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Downtown Boca Raton: homes, schools, parks and commute Downtown Boca Raton, the city's 302-acre redevelopment area, sits in ZIP code 33432 and is zoned for Boca Raton Elementary, Middle and High, all A schools. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Hidden Valley, Boca Raton: homes, schools, parks and commute Hidden Valley, about 630 single-family homes between I-95 and Dixie Highway in ZIP code 33487, is zoned for Calusa Elementary, an A school in 2026. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Old Floresta, Boca Raton: homes, schools, parks and commute Old Floresta, a city historic district begun by Addison Mizner in 1925, is in ZIP code 33486 and mostly zoned for Addison Mizner School, an A school. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Royal Oak Hills, Boca Raton: homes, schools, parks and commute Royal Oak Hills, 422 single-family homes between Palmetto Park Road and Camino Real in ZIP code 33486, is zoned for Addison Mizner School, an A school. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club, Boca Raton: homes and schools Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club, a 478-acre plat south of Camino Real in ZIP code 33432, has about 660 homes zoned for three A-rated Boca Raton schools. · 5 min read Neighborhoods University Park, Boca Raton: homes, schools, parks and commute University Park, 488 acres between Jog Road and Military Trail in ZIP code 33496, is zoned for Calusa, Omni and Spanish River, all A schools in 2026. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Woodfield Country Club, Boca Raton: homes, schools and commute Woodfield Country Club, 553 acres between the Turnpike and Jog Road in ZIP code 33496, has about 680 homes zoned for Calusa, Omni and Spanish River. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Boca Raton vs. Deerfield Beach vs. Delray Beach vs. Lighthouse Point Boca Raton and its three nearest cities side by side: 2025 city tax rates, 2026 high school grades, August 2026 Zillow values, Census income and commute. · 7 min read Public schools Boca Raton public schools: every school, zone and report card The 26 public schools with Boca Raton addresses: zones, Aug. 24 enrollment and 2026 state grades. School District of Palm Beach County: 561-434-8000. · 9 min read