Hollywood, Florida
Rent, Mortgage & Utility Assistance Programs

Approximately 2 Million Dollars Available to Hollywood Residents

The City of Hollywood is offering financial assistance to residents negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gather the necessary documents over the next several days in preparation to apply for Rent, Mortgage and Utility Assistance. The application window opens on Monday, October 19th and will remain open until all funds are expended. Do not delay. Visit www.HollywoodFL.org/Assistance for complete information including eligibility and application requirements.  

Sidewalk Repairs Underway

Sidewalk Repairs Underway City-wide

City of Hollywood contractor, Florida Sidewalk Solutions, is working to correct 1,349 potential trip hazards in three zones. Construction will cover over one mile of repairs and will be completed in stages, with high hazard locations taking first priority. Work will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, weather permitting. Crews will take all the necessary steps to minimize noise and dust, and all equipment will be on the sidewalk, not within swale areas. Repairs will be completed by the end of the same work day. Property owners are asked to remove personal items to ensure a clear work area. 

Click for information on construction areas

For more information on this project, please call the Department of Public Works at 954.967.4526.
Apply Now SPARK Hollywood Pitch Competition

Do You Have the Next Big Idea?

The City of Hollywood and the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce have partnered to present the SPARK Hollywood Pitch Competition. The ‘quick-pitch competition’ will feature entrepreneurs and new ventures competing for cash and in-kind prizes by giving a three-minute presentation of their innovative business proposal to a panel of judges comprised of local investors and business professionals.

SPARK Pitch Competition
Thursday, November 12 at @5pm via Zoom


Apply today at www.sparkhollywoodfl.com
Applications Must be Submitted by October 20th, 2020


Virtual Halloween Contests

Virtual Halloween Contests

Join us for some virtual Halloween fun! 

Capture a photo of your creativity in a Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest and get the family together (pets too!) and snap a photo for the Family Costume Contest.

Click here for contest rules and registration information.

Deadline to register is October 28th!

Halloween Events Cancelled

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on large gatherings, the Hollyweird Halloween Block Party in Downtown Hollywood and the Halloween event on Harrison Street have both been cancelled. Please continue to check the calendar of events on www.hollywoodfl.org for the most up-to-date information on City events.

Free COVID-19 Testing

Priority testing for school staff and students

Free COVID-19 Walk-Up Testing 

Boulevard Heights Community Center
6770 Garfield Street, Hollywood
Tuesday - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

Mobile appointments for home-bound residents - call 954.412.7300

Click here for additional information.


Uncover Broward County Amendment Two

Uncover Broward County Amendment Two

On the November 3, 2020 ballot, Broward County voters will see a question regarding an amendment to the Broward County Charter. The Amendment 2 question, if passed, would allow the County to move forward on transportation surtax projects on County property within a City, without having to comply with the local municipality's zoning, regulations and ordinances. In other words, the City of Hollywood Ordinances would be bypassed if this amendment is approved by voters.

What is the ballot language?

COUNTY REGULATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF SURTAX-FUNDED TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS ON COUNTY PROPERTY

“To facilitate implementation of surtax-funded improvements to the countywide transportation system, shall the Broward County Charter be amended to provide that County ordinances regulating the development, including zoning, permitting, construction, operation, or administration, of transportation improvement projects that are (1) on County-owned or County-leased property and (2) funded in whole or in part with proceeds from the transportation surtax approved by the County’s voters in 2018, prevail over conflicting Municipal ordinances?”
YES  ____________
NO  ____________

Potential impacts of Charter Amendment 2?

If Amendment 2 passes, the City will no longer have the ability to regulate the development, zoning, permitting, construction, operation, or administration of any transportation improvement projects on County-owned or County-leased property that are funded all or in part with proceeds from the transportation surtax. City leaders ask that you be an informed voter and have your voice heard on this important matter.

Click here to read the media release distributed by the Broward League of Cities and the Broward County City Managers’ Association.  

November 3 General Election Sample Ballot

Mobile Mammography

Mobile Mammography

Education and Screenings
in Hollywood for Uninsured Women

In an effort to give back to the community, Florida Mobile Mammography, together with Susan G. Komen and Gilda’s Club, will be providing education and screenings to women who do not have any insurance. If anyone is interested in this program, please reach out to Florida Mobile Mammography at 877.318.1349 or Gilda’s Club at 954.763.6776.

Get to know your Ballot understand amendments and charters October 21 at 1pm
Get to know your Ballot understand amendments and charters October 21 at 1pm
King Tides

High seasonal tides can cause low-lying coastal areas to flood

Based on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s tide predictions, above average high tides are expected. High seasonal tides, also known as King Tides, can cause low-lying coastal areas to flood. Motorists are urged to use caution and seek an alternative route to avoid traveling on flooded streets. Seasonal tides can raise the water level by more than 2 and a half feet during high tide which can cause coastal roads, parking lots and docks in vulnerable areas to flood during the times of high tide.
 
The City is working on both short and long-term solutions to help minimize the impacts of tidal flooding. NOAA predicts above average high tides October 14th through 21st and again November 13th through 18th. 

FLOOD SAFETY TIPS

Early

General Election Early Voting 
October 19 - November 1

Hollywood Branch Library
2600 Hollywood Boulevard
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

Broward County Supervisor of Elections In-Person Voting Health Protection & Recommendations

Complete the Census - deadline October 16th at 6am

Help Hollywood Finish Strong

Now is your last chance to complete the Census. The deadline has been changed to 6 a.m. on Friday, October 16th. Millions of dollars in state and federal aid are at stake. 

Residents can respond online or by calling 844.330.2020 to complete the Census now.

Important Changes to the City's sanitation collection service to go into effect Thursday, October 1st

Cleaner, Healthier Hollywood

Changes to Sanitation Collection Services Now in Effect


Click to learn more

CDC Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions

CDC Issues Temporary Halt on Residential Evictions Through December 31, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an Order (under Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act) that temporarily halts residential evictions in an effort to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 through December 31, 2020.

To invoke the CDC's order, persons must provide an executed copy of the Declaration form (or a similar declaration under penalty of perjury) to their landlord, owner of the residential property where they live, or other person who has a right to have them evicted or removed from where they live. Each adult listed on the lease, rental agreement, or housing contract should likewise complete and provide a declaration. Unless the CDC order is extended, changed, or ended, the order prevents these persons from being evicted or removed from where they are living through December 31, 2020. 
These persons are still required to pay rent and follow all the other terms of their lease and rules of the place where they live. These persons may also still be evicted for reasons other than not paying rent or making a housing payment. Executed declarations should not be returned to the Federal Government.

You may find the Order here

You may find the Declaration here

For further information, you may contact Nina Witkofsky, Acting Chief of Staff, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS H21-10, Atlanta, GA 30329; Telephone: 404-639-7000; Email: cdcregulations@cdc.gov

City of Hollywood Social Assistance Resources

Social Assistance Available
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