Parkland, FL town hall & government
Parkland spent $73.8 million in the year to September 30, 2024, about $1,999 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Parkland's government.
Who runs Parkland
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Coming up at Parkland's town hall
- Oct 7Wed · 6:00 pmGeneralOctober 7, 2026 City Commission Meeting6600 University Drive, Parkland City Hall Meeting page ↗
- Oct 21Wed · 5:00 pm
- Oct 21Wed · 6:00 pm
- Oct 28Wed · 9:00 am
- Nov 2Mon · 6:00 pmParks and Recreation BoardParks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting6600 University Dr Meeting page ↗
- Nov 4Wed · 6:00 pm
Recent meetings
- Sep 30Wed · 9:00 am
- Sep 28Mon · 6:00 pmParks and Recreation BoardParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting6600 University Dr Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 23Wed · 6:30 pmGeneralSeptember 23, 2026 RFP Interview6600 University Drive, Parkland City Hall Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 23Wed · 6:00 pmGeneralSeptember 23, 2026 FINAL Public Hearing on FY2027 Budget6600 University Drive, Parkland City Hall Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 22Tue · 5:00 pmGeneralSeptember 22, 2026 RFP Interviews6600 University Drive, Parkland City Hall Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 14Mon · 5:01 pmGeneralSeptember 14, 2026 City Commission Meeting and INITIAL Public Hearing on FY2027 Budget6600 University Drive, Parkland City Hall Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 10Thu · 6:00 pmGeneralSeptember 10, 2026 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting6600 University Drive, Parkland City Hall Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 8Tue · 6:00 pm
Official listings from Parkland's agenda portal ↗, checked daily. Times are local. Agendas can change up to the meeting, so check the portal before you go.
Where Parkland's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 49%
- Interest, fines & other 15%
- Sales taxes 10%
- Other taxes & licenses 10%
- From the state 8%
- Fees & charges 4%
- From other local governments 2%
- From the federal government <1%
Who works for Parkland
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Broward County School District
Parkland's K–12 school district, shared with Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Davie and Deerfield Beach. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Florida districts overall: 55% local, 29% state, 15% federal
- Local 57%
- State 28%
- Federal 15%
Of the $13,412 per pupil, $8,250 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Parkland kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Parkland pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Parkland's government
Who represents Parkland
Parkland is represented in Congress by Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody and Representative Jared Moskowitz. Ron DeSantis is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.