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. 

**Postponed** 

The County Commissioners will NOT be hearing the proposed Lamont Truck Stop at the January 23rd, 2025 meeting due to an abundance of caution for our citizen from the recent winter storm.  The safety of our citizen is a top priority and we do not want citizens on potentially icy roads.  This application will be hear February 20th, 2025 at 6pm in the Courthouse Annex at 435 W Walnut St. Monticello, FL 32344.

**New Announcements/Events** 

Attention County Residents: 
Tree debris from Debby and Helene can be placed along the right of way on a County maintained road AND PRIVATE road in a safe location for pickup. 
 
 
 

ATTENTION: The current phone number for Fire and EMS is not working. Instead, please call (850) 345-0425.

In response to recent concerns, the BOCC would like to issue the following statement: 
 
Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Facilities are open to all families looking to enjoy the outdoors in a safe and friendly atmosphere.
For more information, we ask that you please click to view our Park Rules and Regulations. 
 
 
Click Here to Access: Business Impact Forms for Ordinances
 
 

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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