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1. How do I get a house check started?

To initiate a house check, all a resident needs to do is stop by the Police Department service counter during office hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm) and fill out a short form.

Alternatively, residents may choose to download the form through the link below and fax the information to the Police Department at (727) 588-3786.

NOTE: We do request that upon your return home that you notify our department of your return so that the house watch can be cancelled.
House Watch Form

2. How does the house check work?

Once you have filled out the House Check Form, the clerk compiles your information. A confidential House Check list is sent out to patrol officers via the dispatch computer system. With the information provided by you, the patrol officers will go to your residence randomly during shifts, and will conduct a foot patrol around the exterior of the residence to make sure that windows and doors are locked and undamaged.

Once the patrol officer has done that, the date, time, and the patrol officer's badge number indicating when the residence was checked will be logged. This will continue until the end date you have provided. Please contact the Police Department if you need to extend your return date.

Exceptions:

• Houses that are "For Sale" and empty do not qualify for the House Check Program.
• Rental houses that are empty (between rentals) do not qualify for the House Check Program.

3. I am going to be away from my home for a period of time, does the Town of Belleair Police Department perform house checks?

In an effort for the community to enjoy their stays away from their homes, whether it is for a vacation or hospitalization, they can do so with a sense of confidence with the implementation of the House Check Program. This service is provided to the residents of Belleair so that no matter how long they are gone their time is more enjoyable and less worrisome as to the security of their homes. To initiate a house check, all a resident needs to do is stop by the police department service counter during office hours (Monday through Friday 8:00 am-9:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm) and fill out a short form. Alternatively, residents may choose to download the form at http://townofbelleair.com/policeservices and fax the information to the police department at (727) 588-3786.

NOTE: We do request that upon your return home that you notify our department of your return so that the house watch can be cancelled.

4. What additional policing services does the Town of Belleair provide?

For information on all policing services please call the Police Department at 727-588-3769 or visit the website at http://townofbelleair.com/policeservices

5. Do I require a permit for a temporary activity, such as a garage sale or estate sale?

Garage sales, estate sales, vehicle sales, special event parking and other special activities that are allowed by ordinance require a temporary activity permit. Temporary activity permits are available at the police department service counter. You may download the application form at http://townofbelleair.com/specialpermits. Completed applications may be submitted in person Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm or Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.A company applying for an estate sale must first obtain an Occupational License from the Town Clerk before a permit will be issued. For more information please call (727) 588-3769.

6. Where can I view information regarding the code of ordinances?

For information pertaining to any of Belleair's code of ordinances, please visit https://www.municode.com/library/fl/belleair/codes/code_of_ordinances. Once on the website you can search by keyword for the particluar items you are looking for.

7. Where can I report a code enforcement issue?

The Town of Belleair's Police Department has a dedicated officer for code enforcement. To report a concern or violation please call the Belleair Police Department at 727-588-3769. For a summary of the codes please vist the http://townofbelleair.com/codeenforcement.