Find Sex Offenders in Homestead

Homestead sex offenders and sexual predators register through the Miami-Dade County Special Victims Bureau, which handles sex offender registration for the entire county including the City of Homestead. All registrations for Homestead residents are processed by this bureau and submitted to the statewide FDLE database, where the public can search for active registrants by name, address, or ZIP code at no cost. The Homestead Police Department enforces local ordinances but sex offender registration itself goes through Miami-Dade's county-level system.

Where Homestead Sex Offenders Register

Sex offenders and sexual predators who live in Homestead register with the Miami-Dade Special Victims Bureau. The bureau is located at 1701 NW 87th Avenue, Suite 222, Miami, FL 33172. The phone number is 305-715-3333. This is a county-operated office that handles sex offender registration for all cities and unincorporated areas within Miami-Dade County, including Homestead. There is no separate city registration process for Homestead residents. Everyone goes to the same county bureau.

The Homestead Police Department handles city law enforcement and may be involved in compliance checks or investigations related to registered offenders in Homestead, but the department does not process sex offender registrations. For registration purposes, Homestead residents deal with the Miami-Dade Special Victims Bureau. The bureau is the point of contact for initial registration, re-registration, and address change reporting. The Miami-Dade County website provides additional information about county-level resources and services.

Note: The Miami-Dade Special Victims Bureau serves all of Miami-Dade County, so Homestead registrants travel to the county facility in Miami rather than a local Homestead office.

Search Homestead Sex Offenders Online

The FDLE sex offender and predator search is the main public tool for finding registered offenders in Homestead. It is free and open to anyone without creating an account. You can search by the registrant's name, by ZIP code, by county, or by drawing a radius around a specific address. Homestead ZIP codes include 33030, 33032, 33033, and 33034. Entering one of these ZIP codes into the FDLE search returns all active registrants with Homestead addresses on file at the time of the search.

Each result shows the registrant's current photo, home address, date of birth, physical description, and the qualifying offense. The sexual predator designation, which is more serious than the standard sex offender classification, is clearly labeled in the search results. Predator profiles may contain more detail about community notification requirements that applied when the person was designated. The database reflects the most current information FDLE has received from the Miami-Dade Special Victims Bureau.

Sign up for Florida Offender Alert to receive free email or text notifications when a registered offender moves near a specific Homestead address. The alert system lets you enter any address and get notified as the registry updates. This is useful for parents, school staff, and residents who want ongoing awareness rather than periodic manual searches.

Homestead Sex Offender Registration Requirements

Florida law governs sex offender registration for everyone in Homestead with a qualifying conviction. Under Florida Statute § 943.0435, any person required to register must do so within 48 hours of establishing a residence in Homestead. This applies whether the person is moving from another part of Miami-Dade County, from another Florida county, or from out of state. The 48-hour clock starts when the person sets up a home in the city. There is no extension or grace period.

Registration requires the person to provide their full legal name, date of birth, current photograph, fingerprints, home address, employer or school enrollment details, vehicle information, phone numbers, email addresses, and internet identifiers. Internet identifiers cover any username or screen name used on social media, gaming platforms, messaging apps, or any other online service. All of this goes into the statewide FDLE record. Any change to any of these details must be reported to the Miami-Dade Special Victims Bureau within 48 hours of the change.

Re-registration is done in person on a fixed schedule. Sex offenders in Homestead re-register twice per year, once in their birthday month and again six months later. Sexual predators face a four-times-per-year requirement under Florida Statute § 775.21. They must appear in person at the Special Victims Bureau every three months to verify all registration information. Between those quarterly visits, changes must still be reported within 48 hours as they happen.

Transient offenders without a fixed Homestead address must report to the Special Victims Bureau every 30 days. Having no stable address does not pause the registration requirement. Missing any registration deadline, failing to update changed information, or providing false information during registration is a third-degree felony under Florida law, carrying a sentence of up to five years in prison.

Homestead Residency Restrictions for Sex Offenders

Florida law under § 775.215 prohibits registered sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of a school, child care facility, park, or playground. This restriction applies in Homestead just as it does in every other Florida city. The 1,000-foot boundary is measured from the property line of the restricted location, not from the entrance or building. The law does not require the offender to know the school or park is nearby. Being within the restricted distance is enough to violate the statute.

Homestead has schools, parks, and playgrounds spread across its residential areas. The city is also near several state and national parks in the southern Miami-Dade area. Registrants who are choosing a home in Homestead need to verify the address clears the 1,000-foot threshold before moving in. The Miami-Dade Special Victims Bureau or a local attorney can help confirm whether a specific address is compliant. Moving first and checking later puts the registrant at risk of criminal charges.

Note: Miami-Dade County may have local ordinances that impose additional residency restrictions beyond the state's 1,000-foot minimum, which Homestead residents should verify before signing any lease or purchase agreement.

Homestead Sex Offender Community Resources

The City of Homestead website provides local government information and may include links to public safety resources. While the city does not manage sex offender registration directly, the Homestead Police Department works with Miami-Dade County on compliance monitoring and community safety matters related to registered offenders.

When a sexual predator relocates to Homestead or anywhere else in Miami-Dade County, the Special Victims Bureau is required to issue community notifications. Schools, parks, and residents near the new address may receive direct notice of the predator's arrival. Checking the Miami-Dade County website or the FDLE database directly is the most reliable way to stay informed about new predator registrations in Homestead.

The FDLE public registry remains the most current and comprehensive source for Homestead sex offender information. The state updates the database as the Miami-Dade Special Victims Bureau processes registration changes, making it the go-to tool for residents who want to know who is registered in their neighborhood.

Note: The Homestead area includes several nearby unincorporated communities in Miami-Dade County. Registrants in those communities also register through the Special Victims Bureau and appear in the same FDLE database.

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The City of Homestead's public resources page provides access to local government services relevant to registered sex offenders residing in the city.

Homestead residents can use city and county resources alongside the FDLE statewide registry to find registered sex offenders and sexual predators in the area.

Miami-Dade County Sex Offender Records

Homestead is part of Miami-Dade County, and the Special Victims Bureau manages registration for the entire county. For broader Miami-Dade County information on sex offender registration, search tools, and local resources, visit the county page.

Nearby Cities with Sex Offender Registries

These nearby Florida cities also have registered sex offenders tracked through the FDLE statewide system. Each page covers local registration details and search access.