The following city departments have been established:

Building and Zoning
The primary functions of this department are the control of all construction, the improvement and use of land and enforcement of the city building and zoning ordinances. the department issues building permits and makes follow-up inspections.

City Clerk
The City Clerk is custodian of official records and City Seal. The office deals in services to the Mayor, City Commission, Administration, Boards and Committees, and City residents. Duties include preparation of meeting agendas, correspondence, advertising of ordinances, resolutions, conduct of city elections, updating the website, and issuance of occupational licenses. Public relations is a vital function of this office, which is the primary link between City government and the public.

Finance
Under the direction of the city treasurer, the finance department performs all accounting, payroll and record keeping duties of the city.

Fire
Lighthouse Point Fire Rescue is a fully-paid department providing fire, rescue and emergency medical services. Its fire and medical vehicles are staffed with cross-trained firefighter/paramedics and emergency medical technicians. The Department responds to approximately 1700 emergency calls annually, and response times are excellent. In addition to emergency responses, the Dept. provides in-house fire vehicle maintenance and fire inspection and prevention services. It also conducts CPR training for the public. Children's groups are welcome and encouraged to visit.

Library
Under the direction of the library director, the library offers residents material for recreational and informative reading. Also available are video cassette collection, large print collection, story hours and reading programs for the city's youth, and other library goods and services.

Police
Under the direction of the police chief the police department is responsible for seeing that the laws and ordinances of the city are enforced. In addition to a regular patrol force, the department maintains a marine patrol force, and provides services in the area of crime prevention and home security.

Public Works
Under the direction of the public works director, the department repairs city streets, bridges and drains; install public improvements where necessary; mows vacant property; and maintains city parks, landscaping and property.

Recreation/Tennis Center
Under the direction of the recreation director, the department supervises city parks and recreation areas, the tennis center and tennis programs. It coordinates sports and other special activities, including a summer recreation program and senior citizen activities.