Horizon West Local Information
Practical information for Horizon West and Orange 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 Horizon West: schedule, holidays
Orange County picks up Horizon West garbage, recycling, yard waste and large items weekly. Carts out by 6 a.m. Missed pickup: 407-836-6601.
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Horizon West
Horizon West, Orange County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Horizon West fits into Orange County and Florida: the city, the county, Orange County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Orange County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
Orange County tax bills go out by Nov. 1 and are due March 31. Pay in November for 4% off. Tax Collector help line: 407-434-0312.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Horizon West
Orange County issues Horizon West building permits through Fast Track online. Permitting: 407-836-5550. Zoning: 407-836-3111. Villages rules explained.
Roads
Road construction and closures in Horizon West
Ficquette, Flemings, New Independence and Reams road work, plus SR 429 widening plans in Horizon West. Live closures: FL511. Road problems: 311.
Real Estate
Horizon West home prices and housing market
The typical home in Horizon West's 34787 ZIP code was worth $570,875 in August 2026, down 0.9% in a year, Zillow says; 34786 was $702,439.
Schools
Horizon West schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Horizon West is in Orange County Public Schools, 407-317-3200. Fourteen OCPS schools sit inside it. 2026-27 calendar, school finder and state grades.
Things to do
Things to do in Horizon West this month: October 2026
October in Horizon West: Pet Fest at Hamlin Oct. 17, trunk-or-treats and a golf cart parade Oct. 23-24, Truck or Treat Oct. 28 and Flavor Fest Nov. 14.
Elections
Voting in Orange County: registration, polling places, early voting
Election Day is Nov. 3. Early voting runs Oct. 19 to Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., including at Orange County National in Horizon West. Elections: 407-836-2070.
Farmers markets
Horizon West farmers markets
Homegrown Market at Hamlin runs first and third Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Winter Garden's market, every Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., takes SNAP/EBT.
Parks
Parks and trails in Horizon West
Horizon West's Orange County parks: the 215-acre regional park, Summerlake, Taborfield, a dog park at Summerport and new Watermark Park. Parks: 407-836-6200.
Restaurants
Restaurant inspection scores in Orange County
Florida's DBPR, not the county, inspects Horizon West restaurants. 166 inspections in ZIPs 34787 and 34786 since July; 111 needed no follow-up. 850-487-1395.
Business
New businesses in Horizon West: October 2026
New in Horizon West: Urban Air and Mayday Ice Creams at Hamlin, Swig opening Oct. 10, plus new restaurants licensed by the state in the 34787 and 34786 ZIPs.
Public notices
Public notices for Horizon West and Orange County
An index of where Horizon West's legal notices are published: Florida's statewide notice site, county hearing agendas, school board and sheriff's sale notices.
City Hall
Who to call in Orange County government for Horizon West
Horizon West has no city hall; Orange County runs it. District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson: 407-836-7312. Sheriff non-emergency: 407-836-4357. County 311.
Power outage
Power outages in Horizon West: who to call and outage maps
Duke Energy Florida serves Horizon West. Report an outage at 800-228-8485, text OUT to 57801 or online; check the Duke outage map. Downed line: call 911.
Population
Horizon West population and growth: Census figures
Horizon West counted 58,101 people in the 2020 census, up from 14,000 in 2010. The latest Census estimate is 67,416. Age, income, households and housing.
History
Horizon West history and landmarks
Horizon West grew from citrus groves lost in the 1983 freeze. Orange County adopted its village plan June 5, 1995. Nearby National Register sites and museums.
Moving
Moving to Horizon West: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Horizon West? Start Duke Energy power and Orange County water, get a Florida driver's license within 30 days, file homestead by March 1. Every link here.
Roads
Getting around Horizon West: roads, transit, airport, parking
SR 429, the Western Beltway toll road, runs through Horizon West to I-4 and Florida's Turnpike. LYNX buses, Orlando International Airport and free parking nearby.
Neighborhoods
Horizon West neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Horizon West's six planned areas, from the Village of Bridgewater to Village I: ZIP codes, zoned high schools and August 2026 Zillow home values for each.
Neighborhoods
Village of Bridgewater, Horizon West: homes, schools, parks
The Village of Bridgewater covers about 4,500 acres of north Horizon West in ZIP codes 34787 and 34786, split between Horizon and Windermere high school zones.
Neighborhoods
Lakeside Village, Horizon West: homes, schools, parks
Lakeside Village, the oldest Horizon West village plan, covers about 4,600 acres around Lake Reams. Most of it is in ZIP 34786 and the Windermere High zone.
Neighborhoods
Town Center (Hamlin), Horizon West: homes, schools, commute
Horizon West's Town Center, home to Hamlin, covers about 3,760 acres astride State Road 429 in ZIP 34787. All of it is zoned for Horizon High School.
Neighborhoods
Village F, Horizon West: homes, schools, parks and commute
Village F covers about 2,400 acres of Horizon West along Seidel Road in ZIP 34787. All of it is zoned for Horizon High School, which sits inside it.
Neighborhoods
Village H, Horizon West: homes, schools and commute
Village H covers about 2,860 acres of Horizon West west of State Road 429 in ZIP 34787. All of it is zoned for Water Spring Middle and Horizon High.
Neighborhoods
Village I, Horizon West: homes, schools and commute
Village I, the newest Horizon West village plan, covers about 2,230 acres at the south end in ZIP 34787. It is zoned for Water Spring Middle and Horizon High.
Neighborhoods
Horizon West vs. Winter Garden vs. Clermont vs. Ocoee
Tax rates, high school grades, Zillow home values, Census figures and who provides police, fire and trash in Horizon West, Winter Garden, Clermont and Ocoee.
Schools
Horizon West public schools: every school, zone and report card
All 17 public schools serving Horizon West, from Orange County Public Schools: addresses, grades, Oct. 1 enrollment, 2026 state grades and zone maps.