The main City of Lake Worth phone number is 561-586-1600, which reaches the City Hall switchboard at 7 North Dixie Highway and connects to every department. Voters renamed the city from “Lake Worth” to “Lake Worth Beach” in March 2019, but the same municipal government answers the line. If you know which office you need, the direct numbers below will get you there faster.
Quick Reference Directory
- City Hall main switchboard: 561-586-1600
- City Clerk: 561-586-1660
- Commission meetings and hearings: 561-586-1662
- Utilities Customer Service: 561-533-7300 (daily, 8 AM–6 PM)
- Sheriff non-emergency: 561-688-3400
- Palm Beach County Fire Rescue: 561-616-7000
- Fire Marshal: 561-616-7030
- Animal Care and Control: 561-233-1200
- Building Division: 561-586-1647
- Code Compliance: 561-586-1652
- Solid Waste and Recycling: 561-533-7344
- Leisure Services and Recreation: 561-493-2538
- City Library: 561-533-7354
- Golf Club tee times: 561-582-9713
- Parking Division: 561-533-7383
- Human Resources Director: 561-586-1632
- Human Resources administrative: 561-586-1651
Utility Billing and Service
Lake Worth Beach owns its electric and water utilities, so billing questions, new service, outages, and leaks all go through the city rather than a private provider. Call Utilities Customer Service at 561-533-7300. The call center answers seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, which is a wider window than most municipal offices offer.1City of Lake Worth Beach. Utilities – Customer Service
Police and Fire (Non-Emergency)
Lake Worth Beach does not operate its own police or fire department. Law enforcement is handled by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, and fire response is handled by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. For crimes not in progress, minor disturbances, or property reports, call the Sheriff’s non-emergency dispatch at 561-688-3400. For fire-related questions or inspections, Fire Rescue’s main line is 561-616-7000, and the Fire Marshal is at 561-616-7030.2Palm Beach County. Fire Rescue – Contact Us Dial 911 only for emergencies.
Stray animals, wildlife issues, and cruelty reports go to Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control at 561-233-1200.3Palm Beach County. Animal Care – Contact Us
Permits, Zoning, and Code Complaints
Construction, renovation, and demolition work in the city requires a building permit. The Building Division answers permit and inspection questions at 561-586-1647.4City of Lake Worth Beach. Building Division Brochure
For zoning, setbacks, or variances, Planning and Zoning takes email at pzoning@lakeworthbeachfl.gov, or call the City Hall switchboard at 561-586-1600 and ask for a transfer.5City of Lake Worth Beach. Planning and Zoning Forms Property maintenance complaints, overgrown lots, and junk vehicle reports go to Code Compliance at 561-586-1652, or by email to Ccompliance@lakeworthbeachfl.gov.6City of Lake Worth Beach. Code Compliance
City Records, Meetings, and Jobs
Public records requests, official documents, and City Commission meeting information run through the City Clerk at 561-586-1660. For upcoming commission meetings and public hearings, call 561-586-1662.7City of Lake Worth Beach. Virtual Meetings
Looking for city employment? Human Resources has two lines: the HR Director at 561-586-1632 and the general administrative line at 561-586-1651.8City of Lake Worth Beach. Human Resources
Trash, Recycling, and Bulk Pickup
Garbage schedules, recycling questions, yard waste, and bulk item pickup are handled by the Solid Waste and Recycling Division at 561-533-7344. The office at 1880 2nd Avenue North is open weekdays from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Paint, chemicals, and other household hazardous materials are not collected curbside; call for disposal instructions.9City of Lake Worth Beach. Solid Waste and Recycling
Parks, Library, Golf, and Parking
Leisure Services and Recreation, at 561-493-2538, coordinates park rentals, youth sports, adult programs, and beach information. The office sits at 17 South M Street, and staff take email at leisure@lakeworthbeachfl.gov.10City of Lake Worth Beach. Leisure Services and Recreation
The Lake Worth Beach City Library is at 561-533-7354 for hours, programs, and events.11City of Lake Worth Beach. City Library Tee times at the Lake Worth Beach Golf Club can be booked by phone at 561-582-9713 or through the club’s website.12Lake Worth Beach Community Redevelopment Agency. Municipal Golf Course
Beach parking rates, resident discounts, and meter questions go through the Parking Division at 561-533-7383. Residents can register for discounted beach parking through ParkMobile.13City of Lake Worth Beach. Parking