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1. Does the Finance Department accept credit cards?

Yes. Credit cards are accepted for utility payments online. All other credit card payments are required to be made in person. Please call the Finance Department at 954-935-5354 for more information.

2. What are the Finance Department's hours of operation?

Normal operating hours for the Finance Department are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please call the Finance Department at 954-935-5354 for more information.

3. What is the current millage rate?

Fiscal year 2021's current operating millage is 7.1171 and the current debt service millage is 0.6212, for a total millage of 7.7383. Please see 2021 Adopted Budget (PDF) for prior year millage information.

4. Where can I view a copy of the City's current budget?

The adopted budget for the current and previous fiscal years are available online. Please visit our City Budget Page.

5. Where can I view the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report?

The City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports are available online for review. Please visit our Comprehensive Annual Financial Report  Page.

6. Where do I apply for a Homestead Exemption?

Homestead Exemptions are available from the Broward County Property Appraiser's Office. Call 954-357-6830 for more information, or visit their Broward County Property Appraiser's Office website.

7. Who do I contact regarding my property taxes?

For information relating to taxes, please the County Appraiser at 954-357-6830, or visit their Broward County Property Appraiser's Office website.

8. Where is the City of Margate's Finance Department located?

The Finance Department is located within City Hall:

5790 Margate Boulevard

Second Floor

Margate, FL 33063

9. If I have a question about my property tax valuation or I want to appeal the valuation, who do I contact?

Call the Broward County Property Tax Appraiser's office at 954-357-6830 or visit their Broward County Property Appraiser's Office website.