County Service Directory

The St. Johns County Junior Lifeguard program is open individuals 9-16 years old. The program is staffed by St. Johns County certified Open Water Lifeguards. We focus on providing water safety education in an environment that is fun while building teamwork, physical conditioning and respect for each other and the environment.

Commissioner Krista Joseph has lived in Florida since 2007 – ten of those years in St. Johns County.

The Land Acquisition Management Board (LAMP) established by Ordinance 2021-38 serves as an advisory board to the Board of County Commissioners on issues involving the acquisition, conservation and management of Environmentally Sensitive Lands, Archaeological Sites, Historic Sites, recreational lands, and Aquifer Recharge Areas. LAMP Ordinance 2021-38 (PDF)

Time Travel Through St. Johns County’s Efforts to Preserve Natural Lands

The Land Development Code contains most of the land development regulations governing the development of property within unincorporated St. Johns County. The following are the Articles contained within the St. Johns County Land Development Code.

Land resource management is the process of managing the use and development (in both suburban and rural settings) of land resources in a sustainable way. Land resources are used for a variety of purposes which interact and may compete with one another, so it is desirable to plan and manage all uses in an integrated manner. The County owns over 8,000 acres that are either wetland mitigation sites or other green spaces like parks that need to be maintained for the public.

Buying a House? Want to keep livestock? Build a deck or retaining wall? Knowing what is allowable and what is not can save you time and money.

The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs provides legislative updates during the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners’ meetings throughout Legislative Committee Weeks and Sessions.

The St. Johns County Public Library System serves the community by providing access to technology, facilities, collections, programs, and services that help people meet our mission: Connect, Learn, Enjoy @ Your Library

Hatchlings emerging from a nest will instinctively be drawn to a light source along the beach. On a natural beach with no artificial light the light of the seaward horizon guides the hatchlings to the waters edge. Artificial light can disorient the hatchling. As a result they will travel towards the light source rather than the ocean.

Limited rental and utility assistance is available for St. Johns County residents if you have a documented financial crisis. Assistance can only be provided once in an 18 month period.

The Live Local Act is a comprehensive, statewide workforce housing strategy, designed to increase the availability of affordable housing opportunities for Florida’s workforce, who desire to live within the communities they serve. This Act, also known as SB 102, provides historic funding for workforce housing. In addition to a multitude of new programs, incentives, and opportunities, this legislation works to refocus Florida’s housing strategy in ways that make housing more attainable. The St. Johns County Development Review Manual Section 7.A.0 provides guidance for projects developing according to the Live Local Act, Florida Statute 125.01055(7).

The St. Johns County Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group will meet at 9:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the Emergency Operations Center located at 100 EOC Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092. All interested persons are invited to attend. For more information please call (904) 824-5550 or email LNelson@sjcfl.us.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodations to participate in the proceedings should contact St. Johns County Emergency Management at (904) 824-5550.

Above All… Remain Paws-itive!

• Report to Animal Control.
• Report to local rescues.
• Contact veterinarian practices in your area.
• Use social media.

St. Johns County Fire Rescue holds annual tryouts for Seasonal Lifeguards. Highly motivated and qualified personnel are encouraged to apply each year. We provide all the required training during a paid Marine Rescue Academy.

The Social Services Medical Program covers a variety of medically related services needed in life-threatening and critical care situations. St. Johns County Social Services attempts to provide all necessary services to ensure the health of clients is such to assist in remaining work ready. However, there may be a medical service desired by a client (or client’s doctor) that cannot be covered. In some cases, specialty physician services or other related medical service may not be offered in St. Johns County.

St. Johns County was required by the Phase II rules to submit to FDEP a Notice of Intent (NOI) to utilize the Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems. In their NOI’s, the applicants were required to describe the BMPs they had selected to achieve the six Minimum Control Measures. On June 23, 2003, the FDEP approved the St. Johns County NOI, and our permit became effective. A new permit was approved by the FDEP and came into effect on January 16, 2008.

Participation of citizens in their government is a hallmark of the American experience. The opportunity for citizens to participate is much greater at the Local level than at the State or Federal level. However, there has been an increasing tendency for citizens to avoid participation for a variety reasons.

After multiple flooding events in the North Beach area of St. Johns County, the Public Works Department commissioned a study to find solutions to combat this problem.

St. Johns County has a One-Stop Development Review Process for quick, efficient, approval of construction plans (paving, drainage, and utilities) that have only gotten minor comments on first submittal.

The following Permit Status online tools can be accessed 24/7.

St. Johns County Administration and the Board of County Commissioners are aware of concerns and questions within the community regarding site clearing debris burns on large development sites. The County does not have legal ability or regulatory authority to manage or control burnings related to residential development, large land clearing, agriculture, or silviculture. State of Florida statute authorizes the Florida Forest Service to regulate these types of site clearing debris burns. In addition, St. Johns County does not have the ability to regulate prescribed burns in forested areas or on public lands that are conducted by state or federal agencies.

The Operations Section provides a multi-dimensional approach in managing the wide array of emergencies that a citizen, or our county as a whole, may face through three specialized divisions—the Fire Rescue Division, Fire Rescue Communications, and the Marine Rescue Division.

List of featured St. Johns County parks and facilities.

From birthday parties and family reunions to office gatherings and group get-togethers, we offer a diverse array of park pavilion rentals for your next occasion. Visit our Online Reservation System to check availability, submit an application, reserve a pavilion, and make a payment.

T: (904) 209-0333

Budget: $48.6 Million

If your event is at a park or on the beach, you may be required to obtain the necessary permits to meet safety and local rules. The information below will help you determine what is needed to make your event a success.

Looking for a space to host a birthday party, meeting, or special event? Our clean, affordable community centers are available for rent across the county—perfect for gatherings of all sizes, with a variety of features to meet your needs.