New Residents
Welcome to Lake Worth Beach! Find resources for setting up utility services, exploring your neighborhood, and getting connected with city programs and departments.
Welcome to Lake Worth Beach! Whether you're setting up utilities, exploring local services, or learning about your new community, this page brings together the resources you need to get started.
Start Utility Services
Moving in? Start your water and electric services online — simple steps to get connected and ready from day one.
Key Services for New Residents
- How To Be A Good Neighbor — Maintenance, code requirements, and homeowner responsibilities
- Building Division & Permits — Apply for permits, check requirements, and track applications
- Waste Services — Trash, recycling, and yard waste schedules and pickup guidelines
- City Library — Get a library card, explore the catalog, and discover programs
Explore Your Community
- Maps & Neighborhood Info — City maps, parks, facilities, and local resources
- Recreation & Parks — Programs, sports, classes, rentals, and city parks
- Events — Festivals, cultural activities, and community gatherings year-round
- Elections & Voting — Register to vote, find polling info, and learn about City Commission
Additional Resources
Obtain or renew your Lake Worth Beach business license. Find application requirements, fees, and operating guidelines.
Promoting safe neighborhoods through property code enforcement. Learn about maintenance standards, violations, and reporting.
Lake Worth Beach is committed to preserving its unique history through design review and historic districts.
Install your fence right the first time. View the complete guide to permit requirements, height restrictions, materials, and setbacks.
Meet your City Commissioners and find district maps, contact details, and resources for your representative.
Prepare for hurricane season with evacuation zones, emergency alerts, safety tips, outage reporting, and storm updates.
Stay updated with city news, newsletters, and emergency alert enrollment.
Property taxes, driver license renewals, and other essential county services available online.
Find Palm Beach County school enrollment details, registration info, and education resources.
Set up natural gas service through Florida Public Utilities. Sign up online and manage your account.
Lake Worth Beach History
The area now known as Lake Worth Beach was settled shortly after the Homestead Act of 1862. In 1896, Henry Flagler extended his rail line south from West Palm Beach, opening the area to new settlers. Much of present-day Lake Worth was once owned by Samuel and Fannie James, two former slaves. While the James family held the property, the future townsite was known as Jewel. In 1911, Fannie James sold the core area to Palm Beach Farms Company.
The name changed to Lucerne and platting began soon after. Lake Worth was formally incorporated in 1912, when Lake Avenue became the first street to be graded and rocked. As the town grew, residents built a dock extending 1,000 feet into the Lake Worth Lagoon, and Bryant Park was established — a park that remains beautifully active today with a modern bandshell hosting festivals, concerts, and recreation.
Early twentieth century settlers built homes, grocery stores, churches, and restaurants. A 1912 survey laid out 55 miles of streets, nearly as many miles of alleys, and 7,000 residential lots. The small lot sizes were part of a sales tactic coupling the purchase of farmland west of the community with a town lot in present-day Lake Worth.
Questions About City Services?
Contact Lake Worth Beach Utilities Customer Service for help getting started.