Search Homestead Residents Directory

The Homestead residents directory pulls from public records kept by the City of Homestead and the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts. Located in the southern part of Miami-Dade County, Homestead has a population near 80,000. You can search for Homestead residents through voter data, property records, court files, and state license databases. The city runs its own public records request portal and the county clerk handles official filings like deeds, liens, and court cases. Florida's Sunshine Law makes most of these records open to anyone who asks. This page covers where to look and how to search for residents directory records in Homestead.

Homestead Public Records Portal

The City of Homestead has a public records request page where you can ask for documents held by the city. This covers records from every department, including the police, building, planning, and city clerk offices. Homestead follows Florida's public records law, which means most documents are open to the public. You do not need to give a reason for your request or show ID. The city asks that you be as clear as you can when you describe what records you want. That way staff can find them faster.

The Homestead public records request page is where you can submit a new request or learn more about the process.

Checking the page first can save you a trip since many requests can be handled by email or through the site.

For records that involve large files or many pages, the city may charge a fee. Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, agencies can charge up to 15 cents per one-sided page. If the search takes more than 30 minutes of staff time, there may be a labor charge on top of the copy cost. The rate is set at the hourly pay of the lowest paid employee who can do the work. Homestead follows these same rules. You can call the city at 305-224-4440 if you have questions about fees or need help with a request.

Note: The Homestead public records office can also point you to the right county office if the records you need are not held by the city.

Find Homestead Residents Directory Records

Voter rolls are one of the best tools for the Homestead residents directory. Florida law treats voter data as public record. The file has each voter's full name, home address, date of birth, and party. It does not include Social Security numbers or license numbers. You can get voter data from the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections or request it from the state Division of Elections in Tallahassee. This is one of the fastest ways to find a current address for a Homestead resident. The data is updated as people register, move, or change their info.

Property records are also useful. The Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser lets you search by name, address, or folio number. If you search a name, you can see every property that person owns in the county. Results show the owner's name, mailing address, assessed value, and exemption status. A Homestead exemption on a property in the city almost always means that is the person's main home. The search is free. You do not need to log in or give your name to use it.

Court records round out the picture. The Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts online system lets you search by party name or case number. You can find civil, criminal, family, and probate cases from the 11th Judicial Circuit, which covers Homestead. The statewide Florida CCIS system pulls court data from all 67 counties so you can see if a Homestead resident has cases filed in other parts of the state too.

Homestead License Lookup

The Florida DBPR license search is a free tool that covers every licensed professional in the state, including those in Homestead. You can search by name, license number, or city. The results show license type, status, address of record, and any complaints or actions taken. This database covers fields like construction, real estate, cosmetology, and food service. If you want to check on a contractor or other service provider in Homestead, this is the place to look.

Make sure the status says Active before you hire anyone. An expired or suspended license means the person is not cleared to work in that field right now. The DBPR site also shows when the license was first issued and when it expires. You can view the full history of any license holder. For Homestead residents who work in licensed fields, this is part of the public record that anyone can search at no cost.

Homestead Safety Records Search

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement runs a public database of registered sexual offenders and predators. You can search by name, address, or zip code to find anyone on the list near a Homestead address. Results show photos, descriptions, offenses, and current addresses. There is also a map tool that shows all registered offenders within a set distance of any spot in Homestead.

You can sign up for email alerts if someone on the registry moves into your part of Homestead. The database is updated daily as offenders check in with local law enforcement. Florida law makes it a crime to use this data to threaten or harass any person on the list. The purpose is public safety, and the tool is free to use.

Note: The FDLE database covers the entire state, so you can check addresses in Homestead and anywhere else in Florida from the same search page.

Homestead Records and Florida Law

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes is the backbone of public records access in Homestead. The law says that every record made or received by a government agency is open for inspection and copying. This covers the City of Homestead, Miami-Dade County offices, and all state agencies. Section 119.07(1) gives every person the right to ask for records without giving a name or reason. The Homestead residents directory is built from records that fall under this law.

There are limits. Some info is exempt from public view. Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and Florida ID numbers are always kept out of public files. Home addresses and photos of law enforcement officers can also be withheld. Active criminal investigation records may stay sealed until the case closes. But most records in Homestead are open. Voter data, property records, court files, and city documents all fall under the Sunshine Law. If an agency in Homestead refuses to provide records that should be public, you can file a complaint under Chapter 119.

Homestead Records Contact Info

If you need help with a public records search in Homestead, contact the city clerk's office. Staff can tell you what records are on file and walk you through the request process. For county records like deeds, mortgages, or court filings, reach out to the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts.

The city clerk's office is the best first step for Homestead city records. They can also direct you to the right county or state office if the records you need are not local. For property questions, call the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser. For court records, go through the clerk of courts website or call the courthouse directly.

Miami-Dade County Residents Directory

Homestead is in Miami-Dade County, the most populated county in Florida with over 2.7 million people. The county clerk, property appraiser, and supervisor of elections all keep records that cover Homestead residents. For more county-level search tools and contact details, visit the Miami-Dade County residents directory page.

View Miami-Dade County Residents Directory

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