County Service Directory

Social Services is a Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Community Partner. We assist individuals and families apply for State benefits such as Food Assistance (SNAP), Temporary Cash Assistance and Medicaid. Social Services does NOT determine eligibility for state programs.

Development of Regional Impact

The Environmental Development Review Section reviews all proposed development applications including Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Rezonings, Commercial Projects and Single Family Residential for compliance with the environmental components of the County’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. The key issues include upland buffers for wetlands, listed species protection, County protected habitats and species, tree protection, and landscaping.

Development Review Contacts

We are routinely updating the manual and adding interactive forms than you can complete, print, and save to your computer. The Interactive Table of Contents below is structured to indicate which sections have been updated and contains links not only to the text, but also to the new interactive applications and forms. Until the redrafting is complete, the remaining sections text, applications and forms, are provided as static documents.

Standards & Details for roadways were updated and implemented in December 2010; this is the governing document for all roadway construction, including repairs, utility placement, drainage structures, and supporting work. 

Learn more about what’s happening in and around St. Johns County neighborhoods including rezoning applications and special use permits with the Development Tracker Map.

St. Johns County Emergency Management urges Floridians to buy disaster preparedness items during Florida’s two 14-day Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays:

The Disaster Recovery Department was created to assist St. Johns County Homeowners recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. In January of 2019, Restore St. Johns was launched to provide assistance to those who still have unmet needs from the storm. Our hope for the Disaster Recovery Department is to continue restoring the unmet needs of the community, while building a solid foundation for future assistance programs.

Through a formal partnership with St. Johns County, the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce assists new and existing businesses interested in locating and expanding in the County and provides technical assistance related to site selection and other due-diligence requests.

The EHEAP program provides heating/cooling (Electric) bill assistance for ages 60 and older. Payment is made to the energy vendor or landlord (if utilities are included with the rent) on behalf of the eligible household that meets income and residency criteria.

A non-profit agency providing safe shelter for abused women and their children, and programs to teach alternatives to violence.

A non-profit agency providing safe shelter for abused women and their children, and programs to teach alternatives to violence.

The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) is an operation-orientated document authorized by Chapter 252, Florida Statues. The CEMP establishes the framework to ensure that St. Johns County and its municipalities will be adequately prepared to deal with all hazards threatening the lives and property of St. Johns County citizens. The CEMP outlines the roles, responsibilities and coordination mechanisms of local county and municipal governments, state and federal agencies and volunteer organizations in a disaster.

St. Johns County will assist residents who need transportation to a shelter anytime an evacuation is ordered. There are 3 levels of evacuation assistance available:

Evacuation saves lives. Know your zone and be prepared.

Please Note: Before signing up for classes at any schools, please verify the school is legitimate. Call St. Johns County with any questions, (904) 827-6820 or conlicen@sjcfl.us.

The Facilities Maintenance Division provides the full spectrum of facility maintenance and repair services for approximately 2 million square feet of County facilities. These properties include:

Fair Housing Means Equal Opportunity for All. Equal access to rental housing and homeownership opportunities is the cornerstone of this nation’s federal housing policy. Landlords who refuse to rent or sell homes to people based or race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability are violating federal law, and HUD will vigorously pursue them.

Family Integrity Program Contacts

The Fire Prevention Division (Fire Marshal’s Office) is a part of the review process for all building permits relating to construction, modification, alteration, or demolition of structures in the unincorporated areas of St. Johns County, and in the City of St. Augustine Beach.

Sky lanterns, also known as “kongming” lanterns, wish lanterns, sky candles or fire balloons. Sky lanterns consist of a paper or fabric balloon that traps heated air produced by an open flame device, usually a candle. The open flame device often is connected to the balloon by a wire frame.

Information that will help owners / managers comply with the Florida Fire Prevention Code, and understand the enforcement process.

Homeowners and insurance companies frequently need information regarding the closest fire station and hydrant. You may call our office at (904) 209-1740 (choose Option 5 for the Fire Marshal’s Office) or you can use Interactive Online Mapping (iMap) that will show ISO or PC information.

Fire Investigators work cooperatively with operational fire rescue units, department fire prevention personnel, and other governmental agencies to achieve the goal of preventing injuries and property damage as a result of fires as well as reducing the crime of arson in our community.

Effective 2011, the St. Johns County Fire Marshal’s Office began a new process for issuing the 9 Seasonal Firework permits authorized by the State of Florida for St. Johns County. Applicants who want to participate in the lottery selection process for Seasonal Fireworks in Tent Sales must submit the completed Fire Marshal’s permit packet. If you have any questions, please call Dawn Lyons at (904) 209-1712.

Public Education Office
Offers a community-based educational program that provides residents with valuable information that could save their lives during a fire incident. Responsible for scheduling fire equipment at educational events that occur in our jurisdiction.

Home Fire Sprinklers Save Lives. Get the Facts. 
Including fire sprinklers in your home is a great idea that can save your family’s lives. Watch this short video and learn how to make your home safer.

Checklists, information packets, guidelines, and miscellaneous downloads for contractors and business owners / managers.