County Service Directory

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. 

Embark on a journey through our stunning landscapes, attend exciting Parks and Recreation programs, meander along scenic trails, or bask in the sun on our beautiful beaches.

The Bill Pay Online site has been designed with the customer in mind, featuring options for billing and payments including:

Performance dashboards are tools that help simplify and visualize key metrics and data points for the county departments. They combine information in an easy to view format through charts, graphs, and other visual elements to provide insight into departmental performance to the public. Each department dashboard consolidates information which allows leadership to monitor progress, find areas of improvement, and help build transparency. These data driven dashboards will foster greater public trust that ensures the county services are aligned with the strategic plan as well as the needs and expectations of the community.    

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.

Building Department staff evaluates all applications for building permits in St. Johns County. In most cases, building permit applications will be accepted only after a Clearance Sheet is issued. You will need your “Parcel ID” number, which can be found at the Property Appraiser website, to begin the permit process.

Our Pet Center has an excellent staff that feeds, waters, cleans, and medicates the animals in our care. We have two veterinary technicians that process every animal that comes through our door. The animals are looked over thoroughly, scanned for microchips, and given needed medications. The Pet Center has a wide variety of dogs and cats that are looking for a loving home.

Adoptable Pets! Check out our adoptable pets at St. Johns County Pet Finder and don’t forget about our featured Pets of the Week below!

When you click on the PUD Development Activity application, the web application will display a map of all of the PUDs within St. Johns County. To move around the map, hold down on the left click mouse button and move the mouse around. The map will move with the mouse. The zoom buttons and information button are located in the upper left corner. The information button provides a brief explanation of the web application.

The Ponte Vedra Beach Restoration Project is complete!

This project consists of the installation of approximately 172 linear feet steel sheet pile with reinforced concrete cap and additional revetment. The seawall will cross the eastern end of Porpoise Point Drive and tie into an existing seawall to the south and existing rock revetment to the north.

A public meeting was held on March 31st to discuss the Porpoise Point Shoreline Stabilization Project. The project is currently in the design and permitting phase and seeks to develop a solution to prevent future erosion of the Porpoise Point shoreline to protect upland property and infrastructure. A copy of the presentation is linked below.

Starting 2/1/2024, PRIDE will ONLY service Code Enforcement and Private Property issues, including Turtle Lighting. For Public Property matters, visit SJC Connect.

T: (904) 827-6820

Please Note: St. Johns County is currently reviewing its policy and procedures for issuing proclamations. While we understand the importance of everyone’s proclamation, due to time constraints, please keep comments brief, and designated to one speaker only. All presentations will be posted on our SJC social media pages with links.

This outline is intended to provide a stepwise process for the evaluation and ranking of properties submitted to LAMP for potential acquisition. This document may be amended as processes and procedures are improved or changed.

Water supply, water conservation and water quality are issues of critical concern for Florida. The available water supply for drinking water in Florida is limited and additional water supply sources are being explored in order to meet future water supply demand.

Some plant or animal species are experiencing declining numbers in population usually due to a decrease in available habitat. When the population of a species becomes critically low the Federal or State government may designate the plant or animal as a Protected Species. In Florida, there are several levels of Protected Species including Listed Species identified as Endangered, Threatened or Species of Special Concern or other Protected Species such as migratory birds or over harvested plants. There are a number of Protected Species that may occur on lands within St. Johns County. It is the County’s goal to assist the public and other governing bodies to take the appropriate steps for the safeguarding of Protected Species.

The Public Education Office offers a life-long educational process regarding fire-related injury prevention issues. Our Community-based educational program provides residents with valuable information that could save their lives during a fire incident.

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

Government records may be seen and copied from a records custodian at the County Administration building, via specific County Departments responsible for their own records, from records custodians at Elected Officials Offices and at other levels of government such as state agencies, local, county and state authorities.

Florida Statute 341.071(4)(b) Annual Budget and Performance Measures Report for Sunshine Bus Company – Effective July 1, 2024, Ch. 2024-57, amends section 341.071, Florida Statutes, Transit productivity and performance measures; reports, by adding subsection (4). This new provision requires public transit providers to disc​lose certain information and documentation relating to its budgeted and general administrative costs. Performance Measures Report

If you are unsure of who to contact, call our main line at (904) 209-0150.

The SJC Purchasing Policy was adopted by the BOCC Ordinance 2022-22, amended by Ordinances 2024-21, and 2025-50. This Policy governs the procurement and contracting for goods, services and construction for St. Johns County BOCC.

You will receive your County Authorized License at the CRB Hearing. CRB hearings are held in the SJC Auditorium located at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, FL 32084.

Reclaimed water is domestic wastewater that has been treated and disinfected to a high degree through a multiple-stage advanced treatment program that eliminates pathogens (solids, organics, and viruses) and still retains nitrogen and phosphorus, such that it can be safely used to irrigate golf courses and residential lawns. Reclaimed water must meet strict water quality requirements established by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Although reclaimed water meets most of the drinking water standards and is safe for human contact, it is not intended for human or animal consumption.

The purpose of the Recreation Advisory Board is to protect and provide access to the county’s natural resources; to provide recreation opportunities for residents and visitors and to contribute to the county’s economic, social and environmental sustainability and resiliency. The Recreation Advisory Boards primary responsibility is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners.