Downtown Monticello Visit historic sites such as the 1890 Perkins Opera House. “Perkins Block” was built in 1890, still standing and hosting entertaining productions The Watermelon Festival is the highlight of community activities in Jefferson County. Started over 50 years ago to recognize the watermelon growers of the county Lloyd Railroad Depot built in 1858, is the oldest brick station in Florida. It was given to the Jefferson County Historical Association in 1968 and serves as the lloyd city post office The Palmer-Perkins House - c.1836 The Monticello Historic District features 42 19th-century buildings within 27 blocks The Jefferson County Courthouse - The Icon and Staple of Jefferson County

Welcome to Jefferson County, Florida

 

Our county government is committed to serving the needs of the public. This Website is a resource toward that end. On this site you'll find information on County programs, services, meetings and other topics of local interest. 

**New Announcements/Events** 

 
 

All County Offices WILL BE CLOSED Thursday July 3rd AND Friday July 4th, 2025 and will resume normal operating schedule on Monday July 7th, 2025. 

All Collections Sites will remain open Thursday July 3rd but WILL BE CLOSED on Friday July 4th, 2025 and will resume normal operating schedule on Saturday July 5th, 2025.

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NOTE: THERE WILL NOT BE A BOCC MEETING JULY 3rd, 2025
 
VETERAN'S AFFAIRS INFORMATION: 
Representative available every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am to 4pm
Location: Jefferson County Library 
Contact: (850) 464-8456
Email: kjones@madisoncountyfl.com
 

 

Notice of FDEM and FEMA funded Hazard Mitigation Project

HMGP 4734-065-R – Tri-County Electric Cooperative Inc, Aucilla River Crossing, Infrastructure Retrofit

Notice of FDEM and FEMA funded Hazard Mitigation Project

Project HMGP-4486-123-R Jefferson County, Boston Hwy Erosion Control, Phase II

 
 

Restore Act: Information on a Direct Component Multiyear Plan Narrative
State Expenditure Plan 
(Please note that the Jefferson County State Expenditure Plan (SEP) starts on Page 189 if using a .PDF reader, page 167 printed.  The funding sequence is on page 505 if using a .PDF reader, page 483 printed.)

 

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  • Employment: Information on current and upcoming job openings appears here 

 

 

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PLEASE NOTE: All current and new property owners in Jefferson County should be aware that Land Development Regulations are applicable to all types of development including subdivisions of property and the construction of buildings (regardless of type) or other improvements such as driveways and power poles. All subdivisions of land require approval in accordance with the Land Development Code. Verification of approval by the Planning Department should be obtained prior to the recording of all new deeds at the Clerk of Courts Office. If property ownership is conveyed without approval, future owners may not be able to obtain a building permit.Please contact the Planning Department office prior to any action to be taken or for answers to any questions related to land use or the subdivision of property. Building and other types of permits will not be issued for any site without issuance of a Development Permit from the Planning Department. Please visit the Planning Department page for more information.

 

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