HPS is a separate city utility
Homestead Public Services handles municipal electric, water, and sanitation service. For account, billing, or shutoff questions call 305-224-4800; trash-pickup questions go to 305-224-4860.
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Homestead
Homestead Public Services—HPS—provides municipal water, energy, and sanitation. This guide brings its account tools together with the city’s permit help and Fix It! issue tracker.
VISITHomestead City Hall
100 Civic Court, Homestead, FL 33030
POPULATION80,737 residents
2020 Census · U.S. Census ↗
A useful place to begin
HPS helps residents activate, bill, and close electric, water, and solid-waste accounts. Its welcome guide explains applications, deposits, and what to expect as a new customer.
This guide summarizes public information and helps route you to the right service. Follow the city’s source for current requirements and address-specific details.
Resident essentials
Services around Homestead
Choose a task for a short explanation and a direct path to the government office or online service that handles it.
HPS utilities
HPS account & bill payment
Register to view billing, usage, payment history, and options for water, electricity, and sanitation. Customer Service: 305-224-4800.
Explore this service ↗SanitationGarbage, recycling & bulky waste
HPS Sanitation provides zone-based garbage, recycling, and bulky-waste services. Its currently linked calendar is labeled 2025, so call 305-224-4860 to confirm the current route before relying on a pickup date.
Explore this service ↗Permitting helpPermit concierge & walkthroughs
Homeowner and small-business concierge services help residents navigate permits, zoning, and business licensing. The city and county offer a monthly walkthrough for select cases.
Explore this service ↗Fix It! HomesteadReport and track a city issue
Fix It! Homestead routes reports such as potholes, broken sidewalks, storm-drain issues, dumped items, and code concerns to the appropriate city team.
Explore this service ↗Permit help can be face-to-face
Homestead advertises a homeowner and small-business concierge plus a monthly walkthrough partnership with Miami-Dade County for select permit matters. The city currently lists the walkthrough on the fourth Thursday, 8 a.m.–noon; check the page for requirements before attending.
Check the official details ↗How this guide is sourced
Service descriptions are summarized from official Homestead government sources. Policies and service schedules can change; confirm eligibility, fees, service area, deadlines, and hours with the department. SoFlo Guide is independent and is not the government office.
Population: 2020 U.S. Census count of 80,737. Census source ↗