How to Apply for Broward TOPS Paratransit
Apply based on the disability-related barriers that prevent use of Broward County Transit’s fixed-route buses.
Start here
Call Broward County Transit at 954-357-8400 and request the current TOPS ADA paratransit application and eligibility instructions.
Application office weekdays; confirm before visiting
See ADA accessibility servicesWhat to have ready
- Current government-issued photo identification
- Disability-related barriers to reaching stops, waiting, boarding, riding, or navigating
- Mobility devices, communication needs, and personal-care-attendant needs
- Professional verification and functional information requested by the form
Words you can use
“I need the current TOPS ADA application. My disability prevents fixed-route use because [functional barriers]. What must the professional complete, and how will I know my application is complete?”
Steps in order
- 1
Describe the trip barriers rather than relying only on diagnosis.
- 2
Keep a copy and proof of the completed submission date.
- 3
Ask whether an interview or functional assessment is required.
- 4
Read any conditional approval or denial for restrictions and appeal rights.
If the first answer is no or wait
Broward says a written decision should follow within 21 days of a completed process; if it does not, ask whether presumptive service applies.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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