County Service Directory

Frequently asked questions about Fire Rescue.

The primary focus of the Training Section is to ensure that the Department is fully capable in providing all types of emergency response—preparation and planning are essential in ensuring a safe, efficient, and effective conclusion to an emergency event.

The requirement for retrofitting fire sprinklers in High-Rise buildings, Section 31.3.5.11 of NFPA 101, has been on the books since 1998 and effective since 2002. While the dates have changed several times over the years the requirement remains the same.

Through this project, the community will be better informed of the potential loss or damage to critical community assets. Using the information gathered from the vulnerability assessment, the County will be able to formulate an adaptation plan which will include recommendations for projects to make St. Johns County more resilient to flooding and sea level rise. 

To determine your service provider zone, view the Waste Collection Zones Boundary Map, then select your provider below.

Geocaching is a real time treasure hunt using you phone or GPS and can be enjoyed on your own or with friends and family. The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department has hidden caches in many of our county parks. Now, it’s up to you to find them. Choose your coordinates below or download the Geocache mobile app to find them all!

All Geodetic Control data has moved to our new FTP website and can be accessed with the login credentials below.

GIS Addressing is responsible for assigning addresses for residential and commercial construction as well as naming new roads and renaming existing roads in St. Johns County, Florida.

GovTV programming schedules for live meetings and rebroadcasts.

Use and storage requirements for grills in apartments / condominiums and fire code violations.

The Permit Center Records Management Team processes Public Records Requests for: Building Department, Contractor Licensing, Code Enforcement, Development Review, Environmental, Planning & Zoning, and Transportation Development.

Becoming a Child-Specific Foster Parent and Guardianship Assistance Program

Each year our residents lose money to unlicensed individuals and craftsmen posing as contractors. Use these guidelines and resources to protect yourself.

Storage of any wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled, inoperable motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, trailer, boat, or special purpose vehicle is prohibited. A vehicle is considered inoperable if it is being stored or parked with any wheels missing, any tires flat, or if it does not have a current license tag. Motor vehicles, mobile homes, or trailers of any type, without current license plates (except vehicles customarily used in agricultural pursuits) must be in a completely enclosed building on any residential, OR, CN zoned property

St. Johns County holds workshops and training sessions to let people know about beach access policies in compliance with the Habitat Conservation Plan and permitting requirements. Beach use policies affect hours, lighting, vehicles, and horses on the beach. To find out about training and workshops or to schedule a workshop, please call (904) 209-0331.

Hurricanes and Flooding, Lightning, Thunderstorms and Tornadoes, Wildfires, Rip Currents, and the 5 P’s of Cold Weather Preparation

Habitat Conservation Contact

The St. Johns County Health and Human Services Advisory Council was established by Resolution of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) in 1995. The BCC determined that while County government historically provides health and human services, government cannot and should not attempt to solve all health, mental health, substance abuse and social problems. But government can provide a way to address these problems and seek solutions and remedies in a coordinated and efficient manner. In keeping with this focus, the HHSAC was established to exist and serve as an advisory body to the BCC on such matters.

Commissioner Henry Dean, a long-standing St. Johns County resident, began an extensive career in government and politics shortly after receiving his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Iowa in 1970 and his Juris Doctor from Florida State University in 1974.

Health and Human Services Contacts

The primary goal of the St. Johns County Health and Human Services Department (HHS) and the St. Johns County Health and Human Services Advisory Council (HHSAC) is to assist families and individuals to lead healthy, stable lives, and to achieve the maximum level of self-sufficiency possible. The SJC Health and Human Services Independent Agency Funding Program is a reimbursement program that aims to provide social services to St. Johns County residents in need. The funding will provide necessary financial assistance to non-profit agencies that serve eligible county residents.

St. Johns County Offices – 2024 Holiday Schedule

St Johns County Housing Counseling Program is granted HUD (Housing and Urban Development) Approval as a certified Housing Counseling Program.  For the past several years St Johns County Health and Human Services has been moving forward to provide St Johns County residents the availability of housing and credit counseling based on HUD (Housing and Urban Development) standards. In December of 2018, the Department received this approval.

The Housing Finance Authority of St. Johns County (HFA) was established for the purpose of alleviating a shortage of affordable housing facilities and to provide capital for investment in such facilities for low-, moderate-, and middle-income families in St. Johns County.

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30. St. Johns County Emergency Management’s latest Hurricane Preparedness Guide is available to the public.

Certain St. Johns County Public Schools approved by the Department of Emergency Management serve as evacuation shelters for hurricane situations. Before opting for a shelter, consider evacuating to a friend or family member’s home or a hotel outside your designated Evacuation Area. Shelters are intended to be available if you have no other options.

Butler Beach Reach Portion of FEMA Dune Enhancement Project Completed – St. Johns County has completed the Butler Beach Reach portion of the FEMA Dune Enhancement Project, the first of several major fortifications for the County’s invaluable coastline. Butler Beach Reach Project Completion Press Release | Butler Beach Restoration Video | Emergency Management Director Joseph Giammanco FEMA Dune Enhancement Project Status Presentation to BOCC

Are you prepared for a hurricane? Being prepared, can greatly reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster. St. Johns County Emergency Management provides an extensive Hurricane Preparedness Guide. Download a copy.

St. Johns County Hurricane Preparedness Guide. Download your copy and be prepared!