Coral Gables Local Information
Practical information for Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Coral Gables: schedule, bulk
Coral Gables picks up garbage twice a week and recycling once, both from the backyard, plus weekly curbside trash. Questions: 305-460-5000.
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Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Coral Gables fits into Miami-Dade County and Florida: the city, the county, Dade County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Miami-Dade County property taxes: rates, due dates and appeals
Coral Gables kept its city tax rate at 5.559 mills for 2026-27. Miami-Dade bills go out in November, 4% off if paid that month. Tax Collector: 305-375-5448.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Coral Gables
Coral Gables permits are filed online and handled at 427 Biltmore Way, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Call 305-460-5245. Zoning map and boards here.
Roads
Coral Gables road closures: U.S. 1 at Douglas Road, LeJeune
Night lane closures on U.S. 1 at Douglas Road and on LeJeune and Bird roads in Coral Gables this week: FDOT hours, the roundabout and who to call.
Home prices
Coral Gables home prices and housing market
Zillow puts the typical Coral Gables home at $1,558,867 in August 2026, a record and up 6.9% in a year, while Miami-Dade County values were flat.
Schools
Coral Gables schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Coral Gables' eight public schools are run by Miami-Dade County Public Schools; six earned an A from Florida in 2026. Calendar, grades and how to enroll.
Things to do
Things to do in Coral Gables this month: October 2026
Coral Gables in October: pumpkin patch Oct. 17, Morocco Days and Shadow Trail Oct. 23-24, Trick-or-Treat on the Mile Oct. 31 and Gallery Night Nov. 6.
Hurricanes
Hurricane prep guide for Miami-Dade County
Hurricane season runs to Nov. 30. Find your storm surge zone, text CoralGables to 888-777 for city alerts, and call 305-460-5401 during a storm.
Voting
Voting in Miami-Dade County: registration, polling, early voting
Early voting in Coral Gables runs daily to Nov. 1, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the library on Segovia Street. Nearby sites, mail ballot deadline and the city ballot.
Farmers market
Coral Gables farmers markets
The Coral Gables Farmers Market runs Saturdays in winter in front of City Hall. Matheson Hammock Park has a weekend market. Season dates and contacts.
Parks
Parks and trails in Coral Gables
Coral Gables has dozens of city parks plus the Venetian Pool, Matheson Hammock and Fairchild garden. Dog parks, pool hours and bike rules. Pool: 305-460-5306.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Miami-Dade County
Florida inspected 195 Coral Gables food businesses 212 times from July 7 to Oct. 6, 2026; 174 visits ended with no further action. How to look one up.
New businesses
New businesses in Coral Gables
New in Coral Gables: eight food businesses had their first state licensing inspection July to early October 2026, from Miracle Mile to Merrick Park.
Public notices
Public notices for Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County
Coral Gables posts its legal ads on Miami-Dade County's website. Where to find city notices, bids, hearings and Florida's statewide notice site.
City Hall
Who to call at Coral Gables City Hall
Phone numbers for the Coral Gables mayor, commissioners, city manager, clerk, police non-emergency, trash, permits, code enforcement and animal services.
Population
Coral Gables population and growth
Coral Gables had an estimated 49,578 residents on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% from the 2020 census count of 49,248 and 6% above 2010. Age, income and housing.
Power outages
Power outages in Coral Gables: who to call and outage maps
Coral Gables gets its power from FPL. Report an outage at 1-800-4OUTAGE (468-8243), any time, and check the FPL outage map at fplmaps.com.
History
Coral Gables history and landmarks
Coral Gables was incorporated April 29, 1925, from George Merrick's family grapefruit plantation. Its 13 National Register listings, museums and how to visit.
Moving
Moving to Coral Gables: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Coral Gables? Start FPL power and county water, check for gas and septic, get a Florida license within 30 days and file for homestead by March 1.
Transportation
Getting around Coral Gables: roads, transit, airport, parking
Coral Gables has a free trolley, free Freebee rides, two Metrorail stations and city garages at $1 per 24 minutes. Meters run 9 a.m. to midnight daily.
Neighborhoods
Coral Gables neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
11 Coral Gables neighborhoods from the Flagler Section to Gables by the Sea: ZIP codes, zoned schools and 2026 grades, and August 2026 Zillow values.
Neighborhoods
Coconut Grove Section, Coral Gables: homes, schools, commute
The Coconut Grove Section of Coral Gables, about 102 acres on Ponce de Leon Boulevard north of Bird Road, is 0.8 mile by road from Metrorail.
Neighborhoods
Cocoplum, Coral Gables: homes, schools, parks and commute
Cocoplum, about 437 acres east of Old Cutler Road in southern Coral Gables, is in ZIP 33143 and zoned for Sunset Elementary, an A school in 2026.
Neighborhoods
Country Club Section, Coral Gables: homes, schools, parks
The Country Club Section wraps around the Biltmore Golf Course in central Coral Gables, in ZIPs 33134 and 33146, zoned for Coral Gables Senior High.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Coral Gables: homes, schools, parks and commute
Downtown Coral Gables, the city's 164-acre Central Business District around Miracle Mile, is in ZIP 33134 and zoned for Coral Gables Senior High.
Neighborhoods
Flagler Section, Coral Gables: homes, schools, parks and commute
The Flagler Section, about 70 acres north of Tamiami Trail, is the only part of Coral Gables zoned for Auburndale Elementary and Kinloch Park Middle.
Neighborhoods
Gables by the Sea, Coral Gables: homes, schools, parks
Gables by the Sea, about 190 acres in far southern Coral Gables in ZIP 33156, is the only area in this guide zoned for Miami Palmetto Senior High.
Neighborhoods
Gables Estates, Coral Gables: homes, schools, parks and commute
Gables Estates, about 378 acres east of Old Cutler Road north of Matheson Hammock Park, is mostly in ZIP 33156 and zoned for Sunset Elementary.
Neighborhoods
Granada Section, Coral Gables: homes, schools, parks and commute
The Granada Section, about 264 acres in northwest Coral Gables off Tamiami Trail and Red Road, is in ZIP 33134 with the Granada Entrance inside it.
Neighborhoods
North Ponce, Coral Gables: homes, schools, parks and commute
North Ponce, about 222 acres between Douglas Road and LeJeune Road north of downtown Coral Gables, is in ZIP 33134 with Phillips Park inside it.
Neighborhoods
Riviera Section, Coral Gables: homes, schools, parks and commute
The Riviera Section, about 1,260 acres of southern Coral Gables on both sides of US 1, is in ZIP 33146 beside University Metrorail station.
Neighborhoods
Sunrise Harbour, Coral Gables: homes, schools, parks and commute
Sunrise Harbour, about 128 acres around Edgewater Drive in southeast Coral Gables, is in ZIP 33133 and zoned for Coconut Grove Elementary.
Neighborhoods
Coral Gables vs. South Miami, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay: taxes, schools
Coral Gables and its three nearest municipal neighbors side by side: 2025 tax rates, 2026 high school grades, Zillow values and Census commute times.
Public schools
Coral Gables public schools: every school, zone and report card
All eight public schools inside Coral Gables plus the high schools zoned for city addresses: zones, 2024-25 enrollment and 2026 state grades.