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- A deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental or lease agreement
- A utility hookup or work order dated within 60 days
- A utility bill, not more than 2 months old
- Mail from a financial institution, including checking, savings or investment account statements, not more than 2 months old
- Mail from a federal, state, county or municipal government agency, not more than 2 months old
Homestead’s New Normal
Certain businesses in Miami-Dade County and the City of Homestead have been allowed to open with restrictions. Those categories are listed below along with links to Miami-Dade County’s New Normal Guide. All persons in the City of Homestead are required to wear a mask or facial covering when in public, with the following exceptions:
- Children under two years of age
- Persons who cannot wear a mask or facial covering due to an existing medical condition
- An individual who is hearing impaired or who is communicating with an individual who is hearing impaired
- Persons actively engaged in organized sporting competitions or activities
- Persons swimming or engaged in order activities which may cause the face to become wet
- While actively eating, drinking, or smoking
- If a person is outdoors, has a mask available, and is a minimum of 10 feet from any other person other than that person's family or household
- Restaurants
- Personal Grooming, Massage, & Tattoo
- Arts & Culture: Movies, Bowling, Live Shows
- Manufacturing
- Office Spaces
- Warehouses
- POOLS
- GYMS & FITNESS CENTERS
- YOUTH ACTIVITIES & CHILDCARE
- HOTELS
The following information is excerpted from Miami-Dade County’s detailed guide on reopening. Please read the full guide here.
- 100% capacity is permissible if possible to maintain distancing requirements.
- HVAC systems must run with fans "on" while people are in the establishments and doors and windows must be kept open to maximize the circulation of fresh air
- Outdoor dining from 6am until 10pm with social distancing
- Enhanced hygiene such as handwashing and hand sanitizer stations and cleaning of high-touch surfaces
- Social distance of six feet between parties
- Use of facial coverings is required
- Parties larger than six people (ten if from the same household) are not allowed
The following information is excerpted from Miami-Dade County’s detailed guide on reopening. Please read the full guide here.
- Social distance of six feet between customers unless they are from the same household
- Only customers receiving service may be inside, unless they are a parent or guardian accompanying a minor child
- Service by appointment only
- Use of facial coverings, gloves, and single-use aprons by employees
- Use of facial coverings by customers
- Enhanced hygiene such as handwashing and hand sanitizer stations and cleaning of high-touch surfaces
The following information is excerpted from Miami-Dade County’s detailed guide on reopening. Please read the full guide here.
- Hand sanitization stations at entrances and in common areas
- Use of facial coverings by employees and guests
- Social distance of six feet
- Eliminate car valet
- Suspend group tours and programming
- Eliminate interactive exhibits
The following information is excerpted from Miami-Dade County’s detailed guide on reopening. Please read the full guide here.
- Social distance of six feet
- Use of facial coverings by employees and visitors
- Single point of access for employees
- Hand sanitization stations in restrooms and common areas
The following information is excerpted from Miami-Dade County’s detailed guide on reopening. Please read the full guide here.
- Hand sanitization stations at entrances and in common areas
- Use of facial coverings by employees and guests
- Increased cleaning of high-touch areas
- Gyms and play areas must be closed
The following information is excerpted from Miami-Dade County’s detailed guide on reopening. Please read the full guide here.
- Social distance of six feet
- Use of facial coverings by employees and visitors
- One-way pathways for circulation
- Hand sanitization stations in restrooms and common areas
- Employees must receive enough uniforms to wear a clean uniform each shift
The following information is excerpted from Miami-Dade County’s detailed guide on reopening. Please read the full guide here.
- Place hand sanitizing and/or disinfectant wipe stations around the pool deck and in public restrooms
- Establish one-way flow in and out of the pool deck
- Place markings for social distancing and remove chairs and lounge chairs to achieve appropriate spacing between guests.
The following information is excerpted from Miami-Dade County’s detailed guide on reopening. Please read the full guide here.
- Facial coverings must be worn at all times inside the facility
- Enhanced sanitation protocols
- Common-use amenities such as saunas, steam rooms, and showers must remain closed
- Discontinue providing towels, heart monitors, personal fitness mats, blocks, bolsters, or similar equipment to customers
The following information is excerpted from Miami-Dade County’s detailed guide on reopening. Please read the full guide here.
- Use of facial coverings by children and adults
- Social distancing
- Enhanced sanitation protocols
- Children must have their own set of materials. Sharing of items between children should be prohibited as much as possible.
- If a cafeteria or group dining room is typically used, serve meals in classrooms instead.
- Note for Youth Sports Leagues utilizing City of Homestead Facilities: you must submit your plan to comply with the Miami-Dade County regulations to the City’s Parks and Recreation Director Pedro Reynaldos (preynaldos@cityofhomestead.com).
The following information is excerpted from Miami-Dade County’s detailed guide on reopening. Please read the full guide here.
- Place hand sanitizer stations in common areas
- Enhanced sanitation protocols
- No valet service where onsite parking is available
- Staggered guest check-in with social distance marking and enforcement
City Facilities Update
Effective Saturday, April 10, 2021, all parks, court, playgrounds, and restrooms are open from sunrise to sunset, subject to the following use restrictions:
- No groups of 10 or more individuals unless appropriate social distancing separates them.
- Social distancing requirements do not apply to members of the same family or household
- Masks must be worn according to the city-wide mask mandate rules.
Homestead Parks & Recreation Staff will be on site to enforce social distancing protocols within the park and prevent any unauthorized uses. Beginning Monday, May 3, 2021, reservations for community center and pavilion facilities will be accepted.
All other City Facilities, except the Police Department, remain closed to the public. This includes City Hall, Development Services, and the Solid Waste Drop Site. City Business such as permit applications and bill payments can be conducted online or over the phone. Visit City Departments online or call 305-224-4400 for more information. In addition, all City events and events at the Seminole Theatre have been postponed until further notice.
Are there COVID-19 Cases in Homestead?
Yes, there are confirmed cases of Homestead residents diagnosed with COVID-19. The Florida Division of Emergency Management releases information on new cases for all of Florida broken down by City and County each day. You can find the latest report here.
What Should Residents be Doing?
While certain businesses have been permitted to open, residents should still be staying home if possible. Additional everyday preventive measures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention include:
- Staying home when you are sick.
- Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throwing it in the trash.
- Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with 60%-95% alcohol.
- Routinely cleaning frequently touched surfaces and objects like doorknobs.
If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19 should call the Florida Department of Health at 305-324-2400. Price gouging can be reported to the State Attorney’s hotline: 305-547-3300.
Emergency Orders
Subsequent to the State of Emergency issued on March 17, 2020, the City has issued several Emergency Orders. You can view the full text of each order here.
Additional Information
Additional information regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, can be found at www.miamidade.gov/coronavirus and www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Click here for resources for the deaf and hard of hearing.