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Jefferson County, Florida
21 county departments — find contact information, department heads, and services.
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners is the legislative and governing body of the county,…
Austin Hosford
(850) 342-0287
The County Manager serves as the chief administrative officer for Jefferson County, overseeing day-to-day…
Shannon Metty
The Grants Administrator identifies, applies for, and manages federal, state, and private grant funding to…
Diana Bullock
Jefferson County Fire & Rescue provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, and rescue operations…
Derrick Burrus
(850) 342-0165
The Emergency Management Department coordinates disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation…
Kristy Anderson
(850) 342-0211
Animal Control enforces county animal ordinances, responds to reports of stray or dangerous animals,…
Robbie Slack
The Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library provides free access to books, digital media, public…
R.J. Bailar Public Library
(850) 342-0205
The Recreation Department manages parks, athletic fields, and recreational programs throughout Jefferson…
Mike Holm
The Jefferson County Extension Service, in partnership with the University of Florida Institute of Food and…
UF/IFAS Jefferson County
(850) 342-0187
The Road Department maintains and improves Jefferson County roads, bridges, drainage systems, and…
Jeffrey Lee
(850) 997-2036
The Building Department administers and enforces the Florida Building Code within Jefferson County,…
John Ward
(850) 342-0223
The Planning Department guides land use and development in Jefferson County through comprehensive planning,…
David Wheeler
Code Enforcement ensures compliance with Jefferson County ordinances related to property maintenance, zoning…
Dustin McCoy
The Solid Waste & Recycling Department manages county collection sites, recycling programs, household…
(850) 342-0184
The Mosquito Control Department conducts surveillance, larviciding, and adulticiding operations to reduce…
The Jefferson County Health Department, operated by the Florida Department of Health, provides essential…
(850) 342-0170
The Clerk of the Circuit Court serves as the official record keeper for Jefferson County, managing court…
Kirk Reams
(850) 342-0218
The Property Appraiser determines the value of all real and tangible personal property in Jefferson County…
Angela Gray
(850) 342-0147
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement, county jail operations, court security, and…
Alfred "Mac" McNeil
(850) 997-2523
The Supervisor of Elections manages voter registration, conducts all federal, state, and local elections, and…
Michelle Milligan
(850) 997-3348
The Tax Collector is responsible for collecting ad valorem taxes, issuing driver licenses, motor vehicle…
Lois Howell-Hunter
(850) 997-3356
