Planning Department
 
Jefferson County Florida Planning Department 
Please contact the Planning Department office prior to taking any action, 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.
 
445 West Palmer Mill Rd 
Monticello, Fl 32344
850-342-0223, Fax 850-342-0225
 
Planner: David Wheeler                       Planning Assistant: Quinn Atkinson
 
For Information regarding the next Planning Commission Meeting, scroll down to the bottom of the page.

 

Obtaining a Permit to develop on a property in Jefferson County Florida is a two (2) step process:

  •  1st Step: You MUST obtain a Development Permit.  The Development Application informs the Planning Department of the applicant’s intentions regarding building on the property. 

    The REQUIRED Site Plan informs the Planning Department where the development is going to be located on the property, thus allowing the department to verify that the placement meets the setback requirements in the Jefferson County Code of Ordinances.  Additionally, our department verifies whether the proposed building location is within a flood zone and/or outside the eighty (80’) foot wetland buffer zone.

    After your Development Application has been approved by the Planning Official and applicable fees have been paid, applicants can then proceed to the second step of the permitting process.


  •  2nd Step: Apply for Building Permits from the Jefferson County Building Department.    

 
Development Application - provides the Planning Department with general information pertaining to the proposed project.  Please be sure to provide a brief description of the proposed project for the specific property.  Additinally, you MUST submit a Site Plan with your applicatioin.  Instructions for Submitting a Site Plan

911 Address Form - is used to obtain a numerical address when developing on vacant land or adding an additional residence on the property.

Driveway Connection Permit Application - is required for all NEW road and driveway connections to ALL County-maintained Road.  This application will ensure that the Jefferson County Road Department is aware of all vehicluar connections to the county-maintained roadway system.  The Road Department will then determine if a culvert will be required at the connection to the County Road to ensure continued function to the County Road Drainage System.

Recorded Warranty Deed/Proof of Property Ownership – in most cases, a copy of the recorded deed can be obtained using the Jefferson County Florida Property Appraisers Website or The Jefferson County Florida Clerk of Court Office.

Agent Authorization Form – this form is REQUIRED when someone other than the property owner is applying for permits on behalf of the property owner.  This form MUST be notarized.

Temporary Use Permit - Jefferson County Temporary Use Ordinance

Utility Placement within County ROW - A Utility Placement Permit is required prior to the commencement of construction of any type of above-ground or below-ground utilities within a county road right of way.

Business Permit Application - Used when needing a New Business License or having to Renew a Business License.

 

Please contact the Planning Dept for Major Development or Special Exception Applications


The NWI is available online at http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data/Mapper.html When ready to use the mapper (choose “Wetland Mapper VI), you may have to scroll down the page to find and click on the box labeled "Click Here to Open the Wetlands Mapper". After clicking on the "red box" you will see a map and there will be a white box near the upper right corner of the page. Type in an address "XXXX Street name, City, State" (You can substitute the zip code for typing out the city/state).
 
FEMA INFORMATION

 Jefferson County Planning Commission Upcoming Meeting

  
Thursday, June 12th, 2025
6:00 pm EST
 
The meeting will be held at the Jefferson County Courthouse Annex
  435 West Walnut Street
Monticello, FL 32344
Planning Commission Meeting Schedule: The Jefferson County Planning Commission does not meet every month; however, when they do, meetings are generally scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM, on the 2nd Thursday of each month. All meetings are advertised a minimum of 10 days (but not more than 30 days) prior to the meeting dates. Meetings are scheduled for:
  • Public Hearings regarding development applications,
  • Public Hearings regarding the adoptions of ordinances,
  • Workshops that are generally scheduled (& advertised) to occur after "regular" meetings or as separate meetings.
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Topic: Planning Commission Meeting

Time: May 22, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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