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Administrative Offices

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1. How do I get a copy of the Town Ordinance?

A copy of the Forest Heights Town Code of Ordinances is available for free at the Municipal Building. It can also be downloaded from this site in PDF format.

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Council Corner

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1. What is the share program?

SHARE Food Network is an amazing and unique program that is open to everyone. SHARE distributes high quality affordable and nutritious food as a way to build community and strengthen families. Whether you would like to save money on groceries, volunteer in the community, or promote health and wellness, it's worth getting involved with SHARE! Money for the share program is due the Friday before first of the next month by close of business for each month. Contact Councilman Barnes 301-839-3131 or Councilwoman Reifsneider 301-939-1146

2. When does neighborhood watch meet?

The first Wednesday of each month at theTown Hall from 7p-8p.

3. When are the card games?

Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month a community card game will be held at the Town Hall 1p-3p

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Finance

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1. How can I become a vendor for the Town?

Vendors who are interested in selling products and services to the Town can find the requirements and opportunities from the Town Clerk's Office by calling (301) 839-1030. Purchasing Services

2. How can I find the approved budget?

The approved budget can be found by selecting the link to the Budget in the Treasurer's Office's page. A budget will not be posted online until it is approved by the vote of the Town Council.

3. How do I get a copy of previous years' audits?

You may contact the Town Treasurer at (301) 839-1030 to request a copy of the audits. There may be a nominal fee and the process can take up to 30 days.

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Fire Department

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1. Where is my local Fire Department?

The closest Fire Department to the Town of Forest Heights is the Oxon Hill Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, Inc. # 42 (Glassmanor) located at 1100 Marcy Ave., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-839-2703. Its sister station # 21 is located at 7600 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-567-6333. Both stations are in need of Volunteer members whether its an active riding member or support / auxiallary, help is always need to care for our community.

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Home Page FAQ

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1. I can't find the Municipal Building. Where is it?

The Municipal Building is located at 5508 Arapahoe Drive, behind the McDonald's which is at the intersection of MD Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) and Livingston Road (inside of the Beltway). Arapahoe Drive is parallel to MD Route 210 and adjacent to the McDonald's parking lot. When traveling up hill on Arapahoe Drive the parking lot to the Municipal Building will be the first entrance on the left.

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Parks & Recreation

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1. How do I rent a Town facility or park?

Since the completion of the renovation of the Municipal Hall we can accomodate your wedding reception, family party, or business meeting. You simply need to contact the Administrative Office to reserve the hall at (301) 839-1030.

Park reservations must go through the Prince George's County Office of Park Permits at (301) 699-2400. Facility Rentals.

2. What classes and camps are currently available?

The Parks and Recreation Board offers a wide variety classes and camps throughout the year. For a complete listing, please view the Events Calendar. Classes and Camps.

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Police Department

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1. I received a citation/ticket. How do I pay or contest it?

Maryland law enforcement officers are empowered to enforce all of the laws of the State of Maryland. A violation of Maryland Vehicle Law may result in a Maryland Citation, even if the issuing officer is not an employee of the Maryland State Police. Forest Heights police officers may issue Maryland citations as well as Forest Heights Parking or Ordinance Violation Notices. If you have received a citation from a Forest Heights police officer you should pay careful attention to differentiate between which citation you may have received as each citation may have different handling instructions.

Paying Citations: State of Maryland Citations
If you have been issued a Maryland Uniform Complaint and Citation and you wish to pay the fine the you may do so payable to District Court of Maryland at any District Court of Maryland, by telephone at (800) 492-2656, online at www.mdcourts.gov, or by mail at:

District Court
Traffic Processing Center
P.O. Box 6676
Annapolis, MD 21401-0676

Be sure to include your citation number on your check or money order. If you do not pay a citation within 15 days of the date of the citation you may be summonsed to appear in Court to answer for the charges. You may still pay your fine up to the day before your court date.

Requesting Trial: State of Maryland Citations
If you wish to request a trial for any payable citation you must check the "Request a Trial" box on the back of the white copy (the copy will be marked "Return to Court Copy" at the bottom) of the citation that was issued to you and sign and date the bottom of the form. You must return that signed, dated and properly checked copy of the citation to the Court within 30 days. The officer will provide you with an envelope which you should use to mail the form to the Court. Remember to also check the appropriate box on the from of the envelope. Do not send a payment with your request for a trial.

If you fail to request a trial date or pay your citation within 30 days after the receipt of the citation, the Motor Vehicle Administration will be notified and may take action to suspend your driver's license.

Paying Citations: Speed Monitoring System Citations
If you have been issued a Forest Heights Police Department Speed Monitoring System Citation and you wish to pay your fine you must do so prior to the due date indicated on the citation. The citation may be paid by cashier’s check or money order to Town of Forest Heights and can be paid online or by mail:

To pay online enter the website www.OnlineCitationPayment.com indicated at the bottom of the back of the citation. To pay the citation by mail, send your cashier’s check or money order payable to Town of Forest Heights:

Town of Forest Heights
PO Box 824157
Philadelphia, PA 19182-4157

Be sure to include your citation number on your cashier’s check or money order. Cash is not accepted. You CANNOT pay these citations by telephone or in person. You must follow the instructions on the back of the citation.

Requesting Trial: Speed Monitoring System Citations
To request a trial for a Forest Heights Police Department Speed Monitoring System Citations you must return the notice, unpaid, to:

Town of Forest Heights
PO Box 824157
Philadelphia, PA 19182-4157

The bottom of the violation notice must be completed in its entirety, to include your signature and you must check the box next to the statement indicating that you are contesting the citation and requesting a court hearing. A notice of trial date and location will be mailed to you. If you do not receive a notice for trial or receive a second warning you may contact the Speed Monitoring System Call Center at (301) 552-6045. Only the staff at the Call Center is authorized to discuss Speed Monitoring System matters. The Police Department's Administrative Offices will not be able to give you information about your citation.

If you fail to request a trial date or pay your citation your vehicle may be flagged and registration renewal may be prohibited. You cannot dispute these citations by telephone or in person. You must follow the instructions on the back of the citation.

Paying Citations: Forest Heights Violation Notices
If you have been issued a Town of Forest Heights Parking Violation Notice or Ordinance Violation Notice and you wish to pay your fine you must do so within 20 days of the date of the citation. The citation may be paid by cashier’s check or money order to Town of Forest Heights and can be paid in person, or by mail to:

Forest Heights Police
5508 Arapahoe Drive
Forest Heights, MD 20745

Be sure to include your citation number on your cashier’s check or money order. Cash is not accepted.

Requesting Trial: Forest Heights Violations Notices
To request a trial for a Forest Heights Parking/Ordinance Violation Notice you must return the notice, unpaid, to:

Forest Heights Police
5508 Arapahoe Drive
Forest Heights, MD 20745

The bottom of the violation notice must be completed in its entirety, to include your complete name, address and driver’s license number. A notice of trial date and location will be mailed to you.

If you fail to request a trial date your vehicle may be flagged with the Motor Vehicle Administration registration renewal may be prohibited. Vehicles with multiple unpaid citations may be impounded without further warning.

2. How do I get a copy of an accident report?

For a copy of a MAARS accident report, please contact the Records Clerk at (301) 839-4040 or come by the Police Department at 5508 Arapahoe Drive between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The cost for the report is $10 per copy.

Please allow 72 hours after the incident for the officer to complete the report, the Commander to approve it and the Records Clerk to appropriately sort and disseminate it.

3. What do I do if my vehicle was impounded by the Police?

If your vehicle was impounded by Forest Heights Police then it can only be released by an authorization from Forest Heights Police. No other police department can authorize the release of the vehicle. To obtain a vehicle release form you must provide the administrative staff with the case number (CCN), your license plate and/or VIN and the towing officer’s name and ID number. The towing officer is required to complete a vehicle release form by the end of his/her duty day for any vehicle that will be released. This form will be available to the Administrative Staff by the next business day. The fee for the vehicle release is $150, which can be paid by cashier’s check or money order to Forest Heights Police Department. If your vehicle was involved in an accident or it was a recovered stolen vehicle there is no fee.

The majority of all vehicles impounded by Forest Heights Police will be towed by Fort Washington Towing, Inc.

Fort Washington Towing can be reached at:
7303 Livingston Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 567-2033

Fort Washington Towing has a web page related to Forest Heights Police Impounds, which can provide more information on retrieving your vehicle after you have received a vehicle release from the Police Department.

Recovering your vehicle from impound does not negate your responsibility to respond to any violation that was committed that led to your vehicle being impounded. Any citations will remain active until they are satisfied with the Town or the District Court.

4. I came to the Forest Hgts Police Station, but no one was there. How to I get a police response?

The Forest Heights Municipal Center is typically closed on federal holidays and thus police administrative offices are also closed. However, officers are on the streets and police coverage is still available. If you arrive at the Municipal Center and the offices are closed and you need a police response simply call the non-emergency police dispatch number, (301) 333-4000 and an officer can meet you at the Municipal Center.

The Forest Heights Police Department has an agreement with the Prince George’s County Police Department for county officers to respond to calls for service within the town should a Forest Heights officer not be available. If you have a specific need to contact a Forest Heights officer (i.e. to follow-up on an investigation, to report an ongoing issue, etc.) simply notify the dispatcher that you need a Forest Heights officer and when one comes available he/she will respond, or any responding County officer will relay the information to the Forest Heights officer.

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Public Works

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1. How do I establish utility service for an existing residence?

For power and water services you must contact the approved providers.

Electric services are provided by PEPCO at (202) 833-7500.
Water and Sewage services are provided by WSSC at (301) 206-4001.
Gas services are provided by Washington Gas at (703) 750-1000.

2. The speed bumps on my street were destroyed. When will we get new speed bumps?

Due to the blizzard of 2010 dozens of speed bumps were damaged, destroyed or completely removed as the snow was plowed from the streets. The Public Works Department is working dilligently to restore these speed bumps.

Please be patient as the materials are in significant demand throughout the State. All speed bumps will be replaced.

3. Why do I pay a franchise fee on my utility bill?

Forest Heights charges a franchise fee whenever our public easements and rights-of-way are used for private business.

4. When will my street be cleaned?

Residential streets within the Forest Heights limits are swept periodically throughout the year. Snow removal occurs on a consistent basis throughout the snow period.

Livingston Road is not plowed or maintained by Forest Heights Public Works, as it is a County roadway. Indian Head Highway is a State roadway.

If you live on a municipal roadway and your street was not plowed or cleaned please contact Public Works at (301) 839-1030. Street Cleaning.

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Town Clerk

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1. Can I request public records from the Office of the Clerk of Forest Heights?

Public records, Town Council resolutions and ordinances, and other information can be requested by submitting the Records and Information Request Form to the Clerk's Office. Historical information that is not available from the Clerk's Office may be available from the Prince George's County Clerk of the Council or Land Records Division. You may contact the Town Clerk's office for further guidance. Records and Information Request Form

2. I sustained an injury / damage and the Town is responsible. What do I do?

If you have sustained an injury or damage for which you believe the Town or one of its employees is responsible, you may file a claim to the Town. If your claim involves the Police Department you must file your claim to a police supervisor (sergeant or above). For any other claims involving Town Government personnel or equipment you may file your claim through the Town Clerk. Filing a Claim