Clermont Local Information
Practical information for Clermont and Lake County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Clermont: schedule and holidays
Clermont trash goes out by 7 a.m. on pickup day. Thanksgiving week pickups shift a day, to Friday and Saturday. Sanitation: 352-241-0178.
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Clermont
Clermont, Lake County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Clermont fits into Lake County and Florida: the city, the county, Lake County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Lake County property taxes: rates, due dates and appeals
Clermont cut its city tax rate to 4.20 mills for 2026. Lake County tax bills go out by Nov. 1; pay in November for a 4% discount. Taxes due March 31.
Building permits
Building permits and zoning in Clermont
Clermont projects need zoning approval, then a building permit from Building Services at City Hall, 685 W. Montrose St. Call 352-241-7315.
Road work
Clermont road closures: U.S. 27 repaving, S.R. 516 work
FDOT's U.S. 27 repaving in Clermont and Minneola brings overnight lane closures, plus S.R. 516 work on U.S. 27 and S.R. 429 and Turnpike shoulder work.
Home prices
Clermont home prices and housing market
Clermont's typical home value was $427,392 in September 2026, up $64 on the month but down 1.6% in a year and 6% below the 2024 peak, Zillow says.
Schools
Clermont schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Clermont is served by Lake County Schools. Six of its district schools earned an A in 2026, including East Ridge High. Next break: Thanksgiving week, Nov. 23-27.
Things to do
Things to do in Clermont this month: October 2026
October in Clermont: Scaremont Oct. 27, the Harvest Festival Oct. 31, Taste of South Lake Nov. 5, the Horrible Hundred Nov. 15 and Light Up Clermont Dec. 4.
Voting
Lake County early voting to Oct. 31: Clermont sites
Early voting runs to Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at three Clermont sites and Minneola City Hall. Election Day is Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Farmers market
Clermont farmers markets
The Downtown Clermont Farmers Market runs every Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Eighth and Montrose streets. Free admission and free parking.
Parks
Parks and trails in Clermont
Clermont runs 22 free parks, the Historic Village and the Lake Minneola trails. Champions Splash Park is open weekends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Nov. 22.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Lake County
State inspectors made 125 first-visit inspections of Clermont restaurants July 1 to Oct. 7, 2026; 75% needed no further action. How to read a Florida inspection.
New businesses
New businesses in Clermont
New in Clermont: Kekes Breakfast Cafe, Jersey Mike's, Chill Thrill Scoops, Lima's Kitchen and more passed state licensing inspections since July. Updated monthly.
Public notices
Public notices for Clermont and Lake County
Where Clermont and Lake County legal notices are published: the statewide newspaper notice site, the city's agenda portal and Lake County Schools. An index, not the official record.
City Hall
Who to call at Clermont City Hall
Clermont City Hall is at 685 W. Montrose St., 352-394-4081. Mayor Tim Murry, the City Council, the city manager, utilities, police, code enforcement and more.
Power outage
Power outages in Clermont: who to call and outage maps
Clermont power comes from Duke Energy (800-228-8485) or SECO Energy (352-793-3801), depending on your address. Outage maps, reporting and storm numbers.
Population
Clermont population 2026: growth, age, income and housing
Clermont had 52,812 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 84% since the 2010 census. It is Lake County's largest city.
History
Clermont history and landmarks
Clermont was founded in 1884 and incorporated in 1916. Its landmarks include the 1956 Citrus Tower, the Historic Village and two National Register sites.
Moving
Moving to Clermont: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Clermont? Start water at City Hall (352-241-7320), power with Duke Energy or SECO, get a Florida license within 30 days and file for homestead by March 1.
Transportation
Getting around Clermont: roads, transit, airport, parking
Clermont's main roads are S.R. 50, U.S. 27 and Florida's Turnpike. LakeXpress buses run weekdays from the Clermont Park & Ride. Downtown parking is free.
Neighborhoods
Clermont neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Clermont's four quadrants, downtown and five named areas, with ZIP codes, zoned high schools and Zillow home values. Most of the city is ZIP 34711.
Neighborhoods
Clermont Heights, Clermont: homes, schools, parks and commute
Clermont Heights, platted in 1922 on both sides of State Road 50, is in ZIP 34711 and zoned for Aurelia M. Cole Academy. Zillow: $428,094.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Clermont: homes, schools, parks and commute
Downtown Clermont is 75 acres in ZIP 34711, zoned for Aurelia M. Cole Academy and South Lake High. Zillow: $428,094 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Kings Ridge, Clermont: homes, schools, parks and commute
Kings Ridge, 29 plats recorded from 1997 to 2005 off U.S. 27, is in ZIP 34711 and zoned for East Ridge High. Zillow: $428,094 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Northeast Clermont: homes, schools, parks and commute
Clermont's Northeast Quadrant, from the Citrus Tower to Lake-Sumter State College, is zoned for Lake Minneola High. ZIP 34711 or 34715.
Neighborhoods
Northwest Clermont: homes, schools, parks and commute
Clermont's Northwest Quadrant, around downtown and Lake Minneola, is in ZIP 34711 and zoned for South Lake High. Zillow: $428,094 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Sawgrass Bay, Clermont: homes, schools, parks and commute
Sawgrass Bay, off U.S. 27 south of Clermont, is unincorporated Lake County in ZIP 34714, zoned for East Ridge High. Zillow: $409,760.
Neighborhoods
Southeast Clermont: homes, schools, parks and commute
Clermont's Southeast Quadrant, around Johns Lake Road and Hancock Road, is zoned for East Ridge High, an A school. Zillow: $428,094 in 34711.
Neighborhoods
Southwest Clermont: homes, schools, parks and commute
Clermont's Southwest Quadrant, around Lake Minnehaha and the ARC, is in ZIP 34711; 82% of addresses are zoned for East Ridge High, an A school.
Neighborhoods
Waterbrooke, Clermont: homes, schools, parks and commute
Waterbrooke, platted from 2018 to 2026 south of State Road 50 in east Clermont, is in ZIP 34711 and zoned for East Ridge Middle and High.
Neighborhoods
Wellness Way, Clermont: homes, schools, parks and commute
Clermont's Wellness Way area, south of Hartwood Marsh Road, is mostly ZIP 34714 and zoned for East Ridge High. Zillow: $409,760 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Clermont vs. Minneola vs. Winter Garden vs. Groveland
Tax rates, high school grades, Zillow home values, Census figures and who provides police, fire and trash in Clermont, Minneola, Winter Garden and Groveland.
Public schools
Clermont public schools: every school, zone and report card
The 15 public schools on Clermont's list: addresses, grades, enrollment, 2026 Florida school grades and zones. Lake County Schools: 352-253-6500.