The City of Fort Lauderdale has a defined policy to request a street name change. Ultimately, any changes to street names within the City of Fort Lauderdale are determined by the City Commission. See below for links to the policy and application to change a street name. 

Street Name Change Policy 

Street Name Change Application and Checklist 

Street Name Change Petition Letter Template 

 Street Name Change Application Process:

 1. Please review the Street Name Change Policy to confirm that the proposed street name change meets the required criteria before proceeding with the application process.

2. Submit a completed Street Name Change application and supporting documents to staff at the Transportation Division for review and processing. Applications can be submitted electronically to transportation@fortlauderdale.gov or mailed or dropped off at the Transportation and Mobility Department, located at 290 NE 3 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. 

The application package should include the following:

• Completed Street Name Change application and checklist.
• An aerial map marking the portion of the street that will be affected by the proposed name change. Cross streets should be clearly identified.
• Petition letters from the affected property owners in support of the proposed name change. These letters should be signed and include the property owner's name, address, and contact information. Please feel free to utilize our Street Name Change Petition Letter template for this information.
• Letter of support from the officially recognized neighborhood association(s), if applicable.
• Letter of agreement to remit payment for all costs associated with the street name change signed from the applicant. 

3. Once the application has been reviewed by staff for completeness, the street name change request will be placed on a City Commission agenda. Commission approval is required for any street name change to take place. 

• If approved by City Commission, any costs associated with the changing of the street name signs will be the responsibility of the applicant. The signs will not be installed until the City receives payment in full.
• If the street name change request is rejected by City Commission, the applicant must wait two years before submitting a new application and petition.