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PLANNING DEPARTMENT

What Is The Planning Department?

The Washington County Planning Department regulates land development within the unincorporated areas of Washington County, and the municipalities of Caryville, Ebro, Vernon, and Wausau in accordance with the Washington County Land Development Code (LDC) and Comprehensive Plan. All development activities contained in Section 1.05.02 of the Washington County LDC are regulated.

Planning Commission Meeting Schedule

Regular Meetings are typically held on the 1st Monday of each month. Months when a holiday occurs on the 1st Monday of the month, the Regular Meeting will be scheduled for the 2nd Monday.

View 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule

View Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

Planning Fee Schedule

To view the Planning Fee Schedule, click here.

Planning Commission Documents & Forms

For the convenience of our community and online visitors, all Planning Commission documents, forms, and reports may be found in the Planning Commission Documents library.

Browse Planning Documents & Forms

Comprehensive Plan

Washington County Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map and Future Land Use Map Book can be viewed online.

View Comp Plan and Land Use Map & Book

The interactive land use map for Washington County is managed and maintained by Emeraled Coast Regional Council. Click here to view.

Washington County Flood InformationThe flood map is managed and maintained by the Northwest Florida Water Management District. Please contact the Planning Department prior to purchase to verify flood information.

Need Further Assistance?

To obtain information regarding development requirements, please contact our office. All requests for information should indicate the property address, owner of record, parcel identification number, and brief description of the proposed development.

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