County Service Directory

Manatee Protection Plan

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.

It is a tax that is paid to conduct business within a county or municipality. Any work performed not on this list may need contractor licensure and permitting. Check with the Building Department PRIOR to beginning this work!

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 (HHSAC) 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.

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

In an effort to keep our beaches well maintained, clean and safe, St. Johns County requires that all special events on our beaches have a Special Event Permit. The permit fees go directly back into preserving our beaches and keeping the public protected.

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.

T: (904) 209-6082

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.

St. Johns County public schools that meet current hurricane shelter standards serve as evacuation shelters during hurricanes. If possible, stay with friends, family, or at a hotel outside the evacuated areas, as shelters are meant to be a last resort.

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!

The Solid Waste Division encourages residents to reduce litter and illegal dumping in our communities by helping keep St. Johns County beautiful! St. Johns County’s facilities and programs are designed to promote recycling; eliminate illegal dumping, and ensure the environmentally-sound management of Solid Waste.

Information from the St. Johns County Geographic Information System is provided for general reference purposes only and is not to be construed as a survey or legal document. Errors from non-coincidence of features from different sources may be present. The St. Johns County Geographic Information System makes every reasonable effort to ensure that the information provided herein is current and accurate. However, St. Johns County provides no warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this data for any particular use or purpose. St. Johns County assumes no liability whatsoever associated with the use or misuse of such data.

Impact Fees news release

Pursuant to Florida Statues, Chapter 406, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is responsible for the disposition of indigent or unclaimed persons who expire in St. Johns County. The Indigent status is met if a deceased household income is less than 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. The Unclaimed status is met when there is no legally responsible person who has accepted responsibility for the body.

Founded in 1980, the St. Johns County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) consists of a 5-member board appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.

Inside SJC provides an in-depth look at how the County operates, the resources available to residents, and the programs that contribute to making St. Johns County a vibrant and thriving community. From parks to libraries, the series covers a wide array of subjects, offering viewers a comprehensive understanding of essential County services.

The District 23 Medical Examiner’s Office (MEO) supports the education of students interested in forensic pathology, medicolegal death investigation, medicine, and forensics by providing relevant learning opportunities, and work experience, as well as serving as mentors and role models. The District 23 MEO provides interns with the opportunity to observe in autopsy examinations, shadow forensic investigators at death scene investigations, and assist in the various other duties this office is responsible for, giving the student a wide range of experience in the job duties employed by this office.

Invasive species are introduced plants and animals that cause harm to the environment, the economy, and/or human health. Often displacing native species, these invaders skew the delicate native balance between animals, plants, and important processes such as water flow and fire. Florida is a good breeding ground for invasives due to tropical weather conditions and rising temperatures which allow certain plants to spread prolifically.

Obtaining license after passing exam. (Passing grade of 70% or above)

Journeyman Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) licensed installer application procedures.