COVID-19 Howey-in-the-Hills Operations June 1 - Update
Community Communications:
If you are a Howey resident in need of assistance due to the COVID-19 restrictions
or would volunteer to assist a Howey resident in need
please phone: Mayor MacFarlane at 352-552-1329
Howey-in-the-Hills is an active stakeholder in the Lake County Emergency Operations Center
For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 visit
Florida Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control
COVID-19 Testing Sites
Lake County COVID-19 Hot Line (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) 352-742-4830
Lake County Citizens Information Line for Residents (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) 352-253-9999
Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline (24/7) 866-779-6121
Howey-in-the-Hills Service Operations
Town Hall 352-324-2290
Howey-in-the-Hills Town Hall lobby will be open normal business hours with the following restrictions:
To guard the health and safety of our staff we ask that you wear a mask and enter Town Hall ONLY if you cannot complete the task online or via the drop boxes provided for Utility Payments and Building Permits.
To maintain social distancing there is a strict limit of one individual in the lobby at any time. If you enter the lobby and find it occupied please go outside and wait on the porch until the occupant exits. When you enter the lobby please use the hand sanitizer provided. When you complete your business in the lobby you will be given a disinfectant wipe to wipe-down the counter and the front door knob (interior and exterior). Dispose of the wipe in the wastebasket next to the front door.
Utility Payments
The Town continues to encourage utility customers to use one of our other convenient payment options to ensure social distancing.
- Payment drop box located at the front door at the Howey-in-the-Hills Town Hall. We will check the drop box frequently during business hours and will process payments promptly.
- Online bill payment at Pay Water Bill Online. You must know your account number, which is printed on your utility bill, to use the on-line option.
Utility Account
New Accounts: Please use one of the following options
- Please email dtubbs@howey.org a copy of your closing statement or warranty deed, a copy of your drivers license and place in the Utility Box (located in front of Town Hall) the security deposit of $150 (Owner) or $250 (Renter). *Please note we only accept Cash, Check or Money Order.
- Use envelops located next to the Utility Box to place all required documentation in the Utility box for processing.
Account Termination: Please use one of the following options
- Place the completed form in the Utility Payment drop box located at the front door at the Howey-in-the-Hills Town Hall.
- Email the Account Termination form to dtubbs@howey.org
For any other questions regarding a utility account or to make changes to an existing utility account, please call Town Hall 352-324-2290.
Building Permits: Please use one of the following options
- Place Building Permits in the drop box at the Town Hall back door. We will check the drop box frequently during business hours and will process requests promptly.
- Email Building Permits to dtubbs@howey.org
Once a building permit has been received, approved and processed a staff member will notify you for pick up.
Please call Howey Town Hall if you have any questions (352) 324-2290
Other Permits/Business
Please email dtubbs@howey.org with questions or for information on requesting/processing permits.
Please call if you have any other questions (352) 324-2290
Town of Howey-in-the-Hills Parks
Anyone using the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills Parks is responsible for their health and safety and must maintain Social Distancing. Use the equipment at your own risk.
Marianne Beck Memorial Library will open May 11 with COVID-19 Protocols
WE'RE BACK! MAY 11, usual hours with COVID-19 Protocols
RETURNS: DROP BOX only please CHECK OUTS: online www.mylakelibrary.org
PLACE HOLDS: online www.mylakelibrary.org, from the HOWEY LIBRARY (drop-down Library Menu) pickup the following BUSINESS Day.
Books CHECKED OUT before we closed: DUE MAY 31
BOOKS-ON-HOLD from OTHER LIBRARIES (before May 11) will be delivered by daily courier service
INSIDE RULES: 1 patron per aisle in the Browsing Stacks and 1 family or group representative to pickup requests
COMPUTER USE: Sign-in at the front desk (print name and time). 30 minute LIMIT if someone is waiting. 5 person limit (computers are spaced for social distancing and computers will be cleaned between patrons)
TABLES: 1 Person per Table. Please be considerate if others are waiting.
Police Department - 352-324-2030
As in all emergencies, the Howey-in-the-Hills Police Department is an active participant in the Lake County Emergency Operations Command Center (EOC) both providing and receiving information on a daily basis. The EOC is activate and HPD participates in round-the-clock coverage to ensure constant collaboration between all entities. FEMA has already reached out, and the HPD will communicate with them should the need arise. HPD regularly collaborates and offers services/assistance between all municipal agencies in Lake County, as well as the Lake County Sheriff's Office. In turn, they reciprocate when the Town of Howey is in need. To date HPD has not received nor requested supplemental service/assistance. To fully respect the Governor's request of social distancing, and due to the extremely small police station, HPD has not requested any volunteers. Currently, HPD is managing the regular and additional workloads with existing staff.
Public Services: Utilities, Code Enforcement, Building Inspection - 352-324-2290
The Public Services Department is maintaining normal operations and adhering to the required social distancing specifications.
COVID-19 Resources
Lake County Emergency Management
