Hedges               (561) 393-7941
Objections to hedges that separate single-family residences and are over six-feet high must be made in writing to Code Enforcement.  Complainants should include their name, address and telephone number, the address of the owner of the hedge and a statement of their objection to the hedge.  Code Enforcement will notify the property owner that they must maintain the hedge at a height not to exceed six feet.  Width of hedges between properties are not regulated and must be resolved by the property owners.  It is the responsibility of the property owner to keep hedges trimmed back from sidewalks and streets.

Home Improvements               (561) 393-7931
Improvements and repairs to a single-family residence whose cost totals less than $1,000 do not require a building permit, except for direct electrical wiring, water supply plumbing and hot-water heater work, which always require permits, regardless of cost.  New fences or walls require a permit; repairs costing less than $1,000 do not.  Call before starting any work on your home. 

Home Occupations                 (561) 393-7937
It is a violation of City Code for any person to conduct a home occupation without obtaining an occupational license.  Home occupations must comply with specific operational standards as set forth in the City Code.   

Homeowners Associations                
The City does not compile a list of homeowners' associations.

Homestead Exemption               (561) 276-1250
Anyone who has legal title to real property in the State of Florida and that property is their permanent place of residence, is eligible for the $25,000 homestead exemption.  Current law requires permanent residence prior to January 1 of the qualifying year.  Applications must be made in person in the County Property Appraiser's Office between January 1 and March 1 of the year after qualification.  (Applications are accepted at City Hall by County representatives during a one-week period in January each year.  Call in December for times.)  Call the County Property Appraiser for information on documents that are required at time of filing.  Your application will be renewed automatically each January 1 unless you change your permanent place of residence.

Homework Hotline           1-800-548-0245
The Palm Beach County School District's Homework Hotline offers help to students of all grades from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday through Thursday during the school year.

Housing Programs              (561) 393-7755
The Community Improvement Division of the Development Services Department administers and manages federally funded housing and neighborhood improvement programs, providing assistance to low and moderate income families. 

Hunting Licenses                 (561) 930-7922
Hunting licenses are issued by the Palm Beach County Tax Collector whose office is located at 301 N. Olive Avenue in West Palm Beach.

Hurricane Preparedness             (561) 367-6718
   > Pre-recorded Information              (561) 393-7800
The Fire-Rescue Services Department publishes a Hurricane Planning Guide to aid citizens in being as prepared as possible in the event of a hurricane.  The Guide is included in the Summer issue of the City Newsletter and is available at City Hall, the Community Center, the Library and the James A. Rutherford Community Center.  Personnel are also available during the year to speak to homeowner associations and civic groups about hurricane preparation.  Call  (561) 367-6718 to arrange for a speaker.  If a hurricane threatens, the City will run continuous information on the City's government access channel ( Cable Channel 20).  Additional information can also be obtained through the Palm Beach County Public Safety Department Emergency Management Division at  (561) 233-3500.  *At the time of an imminent hurricane or other emergency, the City may activate the  (561) 393-7800 line with staff to respond to citizen inquiries.