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Washington County BOCC public meetings in 2025

41 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to consider Land Development Code text amendments

The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Land Development Code to resolve inconsistencies with the Comprehensive Plan and reflect current conditions. The body will also review new Florida Statutes under old business.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 08:30 AM

Special Board Meeting

Washington County Board of Commissioners to discuss burn ban

The Board of County Commissioners is holding an emergency special meeting. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss a burn ban.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Nov 13, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Regular Meeting

Board to consider land use amendments and Chipley Library expansion

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on land use map amendments and a public access ordinance. The board is also reviewing library expansion construction and budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office and EMS.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Nov 6, 2025 · 01:30 PM

Special Board Meeting

Washington County BOCC to select new county administrator

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the selection of a new county administrator. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda beyond procedural steps and public participation.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Special Board Meeting

Washington County BOCC holds special meeting to interview county administrator candidates

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for the County Administrator position. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions scheduled.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to hear three land-use proposals including a septage station and two map amendments

The Washington County Planning Commission will meet on November 3, 2025, to review three land-use proposals: a septage receiving station in Vernon with multiple variance requests, and two Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendments for properties near Chipley and Holmes Valley Road. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions scheduled beyond these public hearings.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Oct 23, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Regular Meeting

County considers land-use map amendment and approves $2.7M in vouchers

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a small-scale future land use map amendment for the Alldredge property. They will also consider consent agenda items including a library expansion contract addendum, a recycling fee schedule update, and a wildlife damage management agreement. The board will discuss selling county-owned property, a food and catering services RFP, a disaster debris RFP, and an America 250 grant agreement. The meeting includes approval of September vouchers totaling $2,695,116.10.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Oct 16, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Board Workshop

Washington County BOCC workshop to discuss library grant, recycling fees, and public access ordinance

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss several items including an amendment to the Chipley Library expansion grant contract, a new fee schedule for the recycling center, and a public access ordinance. The meeting is a workshop, so no final votes are expected.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to consider rezoning 5.17 acres on Kennel Road, Vernon, from General Commercial to Residential Low

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three items: a minor development plan with variance requests for a new community center in Wausau, a small-scale land use map amendment for a property on Kennel Road, and a variance request for a setback reduction on Panther Trail. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and member reappointments.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Sep 25, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Regular Meeting

Washington County BOCC to review land use amendments and 2025-2026 pay plan

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on several Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendments and a Comprehensive Plan Update. The body is also considering a new fuel tax ordinance, the 2025-2026 pay plan, and various grant applications for fire services and libraries.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Mon Sep 22, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Final Budget Hearing

Final budget hearing: millage rate set at 8.50, 7.8% above rolled-back rate

The Washington County Board of Commissioners holds its final budget hearing to adopt the FY 2025-2026 millage rate and budget. The proposed millage rate is 8.50, which is 7.80% above the rolled-back rate of 7.8847, with gross taxable value for operating purposes at $1,489,953,620. The board will vote on separate resolutions for the millage rate, the final budget, and the MSBU budget.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Mon Sep 15, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Tentative Budget Hearing

County board to set tentative millage rate at 8.50 for FY 2025-26

The Washington County Board of Commissioners holds a tentative budget hearing to set the proposed millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The board will vote on separate resolutions for the millage rate, the county budget, and the MSBU budget. The proposed millage rate of 8.50 is 7.80% above the rolled-back rate, with taxable value rising to $1.49 billion.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Sep 11, 2025 · 09:45 AM

Special Board Meeting

Board considers $225,000 purchase of two new dump trucks

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a fuel tax ordinance and asphalt overlay. The board is also reviewing requests to surplus old dump trucks and purchase two new ones.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Mon Sep 8, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to review 5 land-use map amendments and comprehensive plan update

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five small-scale Future Land Use Map amendments, including proposals to rezone properties for residential and commercial use. The commission will also review a transmittal hearing for proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan, which will be sent to the Florida Department of Commerce for review. Additionally, the agenda includes discussion of a Land Development Code update and re-appointment of planning commissioners.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Aug 21, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Regular Meeting

Public hearing on Vertical Bridge/Bush Tower special exception and major development review

The Board will hold a public hearing on a special exception and major development review application for a Vertical Bridge/Bush Verizon tower. The consent agenda includes approvals for a $32,100 Law Enforcement Trust Fund use, a water infrastructure grant application, a TDT lodging tax referendum, and several infrastructure and library items. Agenda items cover a Resilient Florida Program funding presentation, the annual audit, health department contracts and fees, and a retirement recognition.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Aug 14, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board Workshop

Board to discuss proposed 2025-2026 budget

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget. The meeting will also include a proclamation and call to order. No decisions are noted on the agenda; this is a discussion item.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Aug 14, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Board Workshop

Washington County Board discusses lodging tax referendum and library planning

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss various administrative requests, grants, and inter-agency agreements. The session includes updates on water management, engineering projects, and a proposed ordinance regarding floating structures.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Aug 14, 2025 · 10:30 AM

Special Board Meeting

Board to consider Wausau Fire Department agreement, debris hauling, and food service RFPs

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency/special meeting on August 14, 2025. The board will consider executing documents for the Wausau Fire Department, and will vote on whether to advertise RFPs for debris hauling and food services.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Mon Aug 4, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to consider 195-foot cell tower on Gilberts Mill Road

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special exception and major development review for a 195-foot commercial wireless communications tower on ±75 acres at Gilberts Mill Road, Cottondale. Staff will also present updates to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code for a future meeting. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Jul 17, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Regular Meeting

Board to discuss millage rate, insurance renewal, and lobbyist

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will consider several administrative and policy items, including approval of insurance renewal, a budget amendment for the Ag Center, and a new process for subdivision approval. The board will also discuss the millage rate, a lobbyist, and emergency management. A public hearing is scheduled, and the board will adopt previous meeting minutes.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Jul 10, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Board Workshop

Washington County BOCC to discuss subdivision approvals and public participation policy

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss updates to the building department pay plan, insurance renewals, and emergency management. The meeting includes reviews of a new subdivision approval process and the county's public participation policy.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Mon Jul 7, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to review wireless tower collocation and two withdrawn subdivision items

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a minor modification to an existing wireless communications tower at 4258 Deltona Blvd., Chipley, adding concrete slabs and antennas for collocation. Two items from Teramore Development—a minor subdivision and a land use map amendment at 888 Corbin Road—have been withdrawn. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from April, May, and June 2025.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Jun 19, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Regular Meeting

Board to consider closing portion of Ovid Lane and land-use change for Prescript4Life

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a request to close a portion of Ovid Lane (Pitts Road closure) and on a small-scale future land use map amendment for Prescript4Life, LLC. The board will also consider consent agenda items including a letter of support for UPS, task orders for engineering and safe rooms, and an agreement to accept the Town of Wausau Fire Department. Other agenda items include a shade meeting on a pending lawsuit, a presentation from Panhandle Search and Rescue, and a discussion on a line of credit.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Jun 12, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Board Workshop

Board workshop to discuss Clayton Road design and rural area extensions

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to review engineering tasks and grant-funded projects. The body will discuss infrastructure design, emergency services, and rural area designations.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Land-use map change sought for two parcels on Hwy 77

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by PRESCRIPT4LIFE, LLC to change the future land-use category on two adjacent parcels at 6355 Hwy 77, Chipley, from Residential Medium 1 to General Commercial. The meeting also includes approval of March 2025 minutes, public comments, and commissioner and staff updates.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu May 15, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Regular Meeting

Board to vote on small-scale land use map amendment for Corbin property

The Board will hold a public hearing on a small-scale future land use map amendment for the Corbin property, presented by Senior Planner Dawn McDonald. Commissioners will also consider consent agenda items including waiving rental fees for a school lunch program, purchasing IV pumps for EMS using $10,119.20 in impact fees, and buying a 2025 Ford Ranger for $39,776 for the Building Official. Other agenda items include an update from Florida Power & Light, approval of a monument resolution and application form, and a request from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for a monument placement.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu May 8, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Board Workshop

Board to consider EMS impact fee, summer lunch program, monument resolution

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on a summer lunch program presented by the school district, an EMS expense funded by impact fees, and a resolution regarding monuments from the Tourist Development Council. The meeting also includes updates from FEMA, the building official, public works, parks, engineering, and county administration.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Mon May 5, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to consider two land-use changes including a subdivision on Crystal Lake Drive

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a minor subdivision at 5020 Crystal Lake Drive and a small-scale future land use map amendment at 52 Corbin Road. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Apr 17, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Regular Meeting

Board considers $754,932 paving project and multiple land-use requests

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on road abandonment and zoning variances. The body is also deciding on several equipment purchases and a paving contract for Sunny Hills.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board Workshop

County to discuss DOGE, approve fire grant, and buy vehicles

The Board will consider approving a Fire Assistance Grant Award and a feasibility study grant, discuss DOGE, and vote on purchasing a 2025 Ford F450, a gooseneck trailer, a Kubota tractor, and a 2024 Chevrolet passenger van. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new Building Official and updates from various departments.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to vote on Dollar General variance and second home special exception

The Washington County Planning Commission will consider a variance request from Dollar General (Teramore Development) to reduce landscape buffer requirements from type C to type A at 888 Corbin Road. The board will also hold a public hearing on a special exception request from Marvin Mihalak to add a second home to a conservation land use category on Castaway Lane in Vernon. The meeting includes approval of February 3, 2025 minutes, public comments, and commissioner and staff updates.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Mar 13, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Regular Meeting

Board to hold public hearings on five development and land-use proposals

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on five items, including a special exception and variance for a cell tower, a small-scale land-use map amendment, a major development review for an RV park, and two land-use map amendments by Seven Summits Capital Partners. The board will also consider removing a section of Mayhaw Lane from county maintenance, approving a grant extension for generator installations at critical facilities, and a resolution for a SCRAP grant on Clayton Road. Other agenda items include contracts for the Chipley Library expansion, a tax deed discussion, and a determination memorandum discussion.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to review RV park and land use amendments

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold public hearings for several development projects. The body is reviewing proposals for a new RV park, a communications tower, and three land use map amendments.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Feb 27, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Board Workshop

Board to discuss eligibility determination for disaster recovery projects

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will discuss an Eligibility Determination Memorandum related to FEMA disaster recovery (DR-4399-FL). Chairman David Pettis Jr. is leading the discussion, which covers 17 projects. The meeting also includes a proclamation, call to order, invocation, and pledge.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Feb 20, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Regular Meeting

Commissioners to vote on land-use changes, EMS equipment, hurricane contracts

The Board will hold public hearings on a large-scale future land use map amendment, a small-scale amendment for Geertsema/Hinson, and the abandonment of the Indian Island Estates plat. They will also consider consent items including using $19,275.49 in impact funds for EMS stretchers and tablets, a Hurricane Helene sub-grant agreement, and debris contract renewals. Discussion items include a Next Generation Core Services contract for E-911, a Chipley Library expansion advance payment request, and whether to continue providing clerk services to the Highway 77 Authority at no charge.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Feb 13, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Board Workshop

Board considers $19,275.49 for EMS equipment and FEMA hurricane sub-grant

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss funding for emergency services and hurricane recovery. The board will review a request for EMS equipment and a FEMA sub-grant agreement related to Hurricane Helene.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to vote on land-use change for 40 acres near Caryville

The Washington County Planning Commission will consider a small-scale future land use map amendment to reclassify roughly 40 acres on Hilltop Drive in Caryville from Conservation, Agriculture/Silviculture and Residential Low to Residential Low. They will also hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision proposal to split off 1 acre from a 6.85-acre parcel on Lawrence Road in Bonifay. Additionally, the commission will adopt a large-scale future land use map amendment for a confidential property on Wilderness Road in Vernon.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Jan 30, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Special Board Meeting

Board to discuss Dumajack Road reconstruction and fire pay study

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will consider a task work order for Dumajack Road reconstruction, discuss engineering services contracts, review the building department, approve a maintenance agreement for dispatch consoles, and discuss a fire pay study.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Jan 16, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Regular Meeting

Board to vote on land-use change, equipment purchases, and policy revisions

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a small-scale future land use map amendment for the Jones property. The consent agenda includes approval of a memorandum of understanding for an EDC Director, equipment purchases totaling over $83,000, and handbook revisions on overtime and probationary periods. Regular agenda items cover a TRIP grant application for Greenhead Road, a concealed weapon policy revision, and discussions on property, road overlay, and engineering firm selection.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Thu Jan 9, 2025 · 09:00 AM

Board Workshop

Washington County BOCC to review engineering firms and property sales

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss an MOU with the Economic Development Committee and review presentations from engineering firms. The agenda includes updates on the employee handbook and the Blue Lake Road Overlay.

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1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to review new Circle K in Vernon and land-use map amendment

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a major development review for a new Circle K convenience store and fuel station in Vernon. The commission will also consider a small-scale future land use map amendment to reclassify 37.05 acres from Conservation to Agriculture/Silviculture. Additionally, staff will provide training on the Diligent software program used for broadcasting meetings and posting public agendas.

1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428