Beach and Dune Maintenance
The Village of Bal Harbour, in coordination with Miami-Dade County, shares responsibility for the maintenance and regulation of the beach and surrounding areas. Oversight is provided by the following agencies:
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP): Regulatory authority for the beach.
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC): Regulatory authority for marine life and sea turtles.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Regulatory authority for the jetty.
The Village Public Works & Beautification Department is responsible for the maintenance of the jetty, the navigational light located on the jetty, and the area between the eastern edge of the dune and the property fences of hotels and condominiums.
The Village also maintains the rope and posts that delineate the boundaries of the dunes.
If there is a need for service for any of the areas listed above, please call 305.993.7391 or email publicworks@balharbourfl.gov.
Village Maintenance Responsibilities
The Village is responsible for the following maintenance activities:
- Landscaping within the dunes, including planting, trimming, and irrigation
- Installation and upkeep of rope-and-post dune boundary delineations
- Trash receptacles and recycling receptacles
- Dog bag dispensers
- Designated beach safety mobi-mats
- Maintenance of the coquina jogging path and service path
Please note: hotels and condominiums with approved development agreements are responsible for maintaining the section of the service path directly behind their property and within their boundary lines.
Service Requests
To request maintenance or report an issue in any of the areas noted above, please contact:
Village of Bal Harbour – Public Works & Beautification Department
305.993.7391
publicworks@balharbourfl.gov