COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccination appointments are available through a scheduling tool operated by Miami-Dade County at miamidade.gov/vaccine. The website is also available in Spanish at miamidade.gov/vacuna and in Haitian Creole at miamidade.gov/vaksen

To register for the vaccine in Miami-Dade via phone, dial 305-614-2014 / TTY 888-256-8918. For other county numbers visit www.floridahealthcovid19.gov.

The State of Florida vaccine program for homebound seniors, which also allows for caregivers to be vaccinated, can be scheduled via email at Homeboundvaccine@em.myflorida.com or via phone at (833) 540-2065.

Homebound individuals 12 years of age or older can schedule an appointment at home to be vaccinated by calling (888) 201-5490 or by email vaccinations@ilshealth.com

If the vaccine being offered requires a second dose. At the time of vaccination, individuals will receive information regarding the second dose. After receiving the vaccine, individuals will be required to remain seated for 15-30 minutes for medical monitoring.

Vaccination Boosters

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is offering appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson’s Jannsen COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC has expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 Booster vaccine for individuals 16 years of age and older, at least 6 months after completing the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine series, adults 18 years of age and older 6 months after completing the Moderna vaccine series or at least 2 months after receiving Johnson& Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Appointments can be scheduled by visiting miamidade.gov/vaccine.

In addition, there are now booster recommendations for all three available COVID-19 vaccines in the United States.

For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series:

• 65 years and older

• Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings

• Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions

• Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings

For individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson Jannsen COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are recommended for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago.

Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose, when available. Some individuals may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received, while others may prefer to get a different booster. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots of COVID-19 vaccine.

For additional information regarding COVID-19 vaccine boosters, visit www.cityofhomestead.com/booster

The vaccines will be offered by appointment at certain locations. To view the locations that will be offering the vaccine as well as schedule your appointment visit www.cityofhomestead.com/boosterappointment

All individuals under the age of 18 receiving a vaccine must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and must complete the COVID-19 vaccine screening and consent form.

City Facilities Update

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 are required 

Homestead Parks & Recreation Staff will be on site to enforce social distancing protocols within the park and prevent any unauthorized uses.  Reservations for community center and pavilion facilities are currently being accepted.

The following facilities are open to the public: City Hall, Community Redevelopment Agency, Development Services, Parks & Recreation, and the Solid Waste Drop Site.   The Drop Site is open 8am – 4pm Monday – Saturday and 8am – 12pm Sundays.  All other facilities will be open 8am – 5pm Monday - Friday.   Residents are still encouraged to conduct business online or over the phone if possible by visiting www.cityofhomestead.com or calling 305-224-4400.    

To allow for continued efficient processing of online permit submissions Development Services will be operating with modified in-person service hours as follows: 

  • Building Permit Walk-In Service Hours: 8am – 12pm Monday - Friday
  • Building Inspector Office Hours – 8am – 8:30am Monday - Friday
  • Zoning Questions Walk-In Hours – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8am – 10am
  • Planning Information meetings are by appointment and can be scheduled by calling 305-224-4529
  • Business Licensing meetings are by appointment and can be scheduled by calling 305-224-4504
  • Central Collections will close at 4pm daily

All visitors will be required to obey COVID-19 precautions when visiting City facilities such as social distancing and interior capacity limits.  Masks for customers are required for entry to City facilities including City Hall, Police Headquarters, Cybrarium, Community Redevelopment Agency, Parks, Homestead Trolley and Community Centers. 

Are there COVID-19 Cases in Homestead?

Yes, there are confirmed cases of Homestead residents diagnosed with COVID-19.   The Florida Department of Health releases a weekly report with data broken down by County.  You can find the latest report here when you click on "Weekly Florida COVID-19 Data."

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.

  1. Is the trolley service operating?
  2. Are the parks open?
  3. Can I rent a facility or field?
View All FAQs
  1. Are there any grants for rental or utility assistance?
  2. Are there any ongoing or planned food distributions in Homestead?
  3. What can I do if I’m laid off or not being paid because of COVID-19?
View All FAQs
  1. COVID-19 has affected my small business. What can I do?
  2. Can my business open?
View All FAQs
  1. Where can I get tested for COVID-19 in Miami-Dade County?
  2. Can you tell me where the Presumptive Positive Cases in Miami-Dade County are located?
  3. I have symptoms - what do I do?
View All FAQs
  1. What is the status of the COVID-19 outbreak? Am I at risk?
  2. What are the symptoms and signs of COVID-19?
  3. What is the Florida Department of Health doing to address COVID-19?
View All FAQs

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.