Clermont Fire Department Earns Highest Insurance Rating

Clermont Fire Department recently made history by earning the highest possible insurance rating.

The department received a Class 1 Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO) for the first time in just over 20 years. Under 1% of the nation’s public departments hold this distinction.

“This is an incredible milestone for the Choice of Champions,” City Manager Darren Gray said. “We’re proud that our fire department has been recognized at the highest level. We’re also glad that our residents and businesses will benefit from this rating.”
COVID-19: Latest Updates

  • Effective Aug. 1, the city has returned to its regular procedures regarding utility billing. Details here.
  • Lake County is accepting applications for the Coronavirus Relief Fund Housing Assistance Program to provide assistance for past due rent, mortgage and utilities. Details here.
  • Lake County launched a COVID-19 testing locator tool that can be found here. Testing has returned to Downtown Clermont. Details here.
  • The Lake County School Board approved a reopening plan with new safety protocols and a later start date (Aug. 24). Read the news release here. 
City Launches New Weather Webpage

Experts predict this to be an extremely active hurricane season, including three to six major hurricanes. Have your supplies ready, Clermont.
Vote for Clermont's Next Mayor

Because more than two candidates qualified for Clermont City Council Seat 3 (mayor), a primary election will be held on Tues., Aug. 18.

If one of the candidates in the primary election receives a majority (over 50%) of the votes cast, he or she will be declared elected and the seat will not be on the Nov. 3 ballot. If no candidate receives a majority of the votes, the two candidates for whom the highest number of votes is cast will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Master Plan Updates

  • Downtown Streetscape construction continues. Improvements to West Avenue are progressing between Minneola Avenue to Osceola Street. The intersection of West Avenue and Minneola Avenue is temporarily closed (see map above).
  • Art Walk construction is on track for completion before the year's end; all of the bricks have been laid. The brick pathway will cut through the heart of our downtown, including a covered portion and a grassy areas for pop-up vendor tents.
Champions, do your part by completing the Census today!