The Forest Hills Neighborhood Association

Regulations

All property within Forest Hills is regulated by the City of Columbia. All dwellings must be occupied by a family or family unit. Dwelling unit means any dwelling designed, occupied or intended for occupancy by a single-family unit. A structure or part of a structure shall be considered a dwelling unit where any one of a number elements are proposed or present.

Family means an individual; or two or more persons related by blood or marriage living together; or a group of individuals, of not more than three persons, not related by blood or marriage but living together as a single housekeeping unit.

Rental Property
Some homes within the Forest Hills neighborhood are rentals. Note that all owners of rental property are required to register them with the City. Read more about rental property.

Yards
All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of knee height.  See regulations.

Rights of way
All persons who own real estate in the city which abuts upon any street right-of-way shall be required to keep that portion of the right-of-way which lies between the property line and the street side of the gutter of the adjoining street free from unsightly vegetation or other things which would mar or detract from the beauty and cleanliness of the street upon which their property abuts. See regulations.

Guidelines for maintaining property within the City of Columbia and learn how to report a violation are posted on the City’s website

Report violations for property maintenance to:
Rodena Tillman
Customer Service Clerk
803-545-3430
ten.csaibmulocnull@namllitwr

Report violations for zoning violations to:
Willie Wilson
803-545-3435
ten.csaibmulocnull@nosliwew

Stacy Harris
Housing Inspector
803-737-3002
ten.csaibmulocnull@sirrahls

Watch your neighbor’s back!

Vandals look for opportunity, including signs of vacancy.  If you are traveling during the upcoming weeks, make sure you have someone pick up your mail, newspaper, and other delivered items daily.  If you've ordered something, consider using the Fedex or UPS alternate delivery features to hold the package or send it elsewhere. Look out for each other. It's the very best protection. Or get a big dog. For more tips, visit our security page.

Meet your Forest Hills officers, area representatives & committee leaders

If you have questions about various aspects of the Forest Hills Neighborhood Association officers and area representatives click here. Your committee leaders are listed here.

Great resource for pet owners!

If you have lost or found a pet, a great place to report this is on the Chasing the Tails Pet Patrol Facebook page. They have great success in reuniting pets and owners.