The Department of Code Enforcement enhances the quality of life, economy and helps keep Wakulla County a beautiful place to live by enforcing regulations that protect our neighborhoods. Code Enforcement's goal is to gain voluntarily compliance and form a partnership with Wakulla County citizens, community groups and other agencies.

• The most common violations are abandoned/inoperable vehicles and mobile homes. The storage of trash, junk and debris on the property out in the open. Household garbage not being properly disposed of or bagged.
• The County can clean properties in violation after the required legal notification is made to the owner. The County will assess the actual cost/expense plus an administrative fee against the property imposing a special assessment lien.
• The County can address unsafe residential buildings through our Condemnation and Review Team under the Land Development Code. Structures, which are open and unprotected as a result of the omission or disrepair of windows, doors, walls or other enclosures, are required to be brought up to code by repair and/or demolished.
• The Code Enforcement Officer will be glad to attend neighborhood association meetings to review and explain code requirements. If you would like the officer to attend one of your meetings, please contact Code Enforcement @ 926-7636.
• Electronic items such as computers, cell phones, and televisions as well as hazardous materials, such as paint, oil and chemicals require special handling. These items should not be placed in the garbage or recycle receptacles, nor left by the curb. These items must be taken to the Wakulla County Landfill, located at 138 County Landfill Rd. You may contact Wakulla County Landfill @ 926-7010
• Building, roofing, plumbing, mechanical, gas, and electrical repairs/alterations require a permit. Contact the Building Inspection/Permitting Division @ 926-7636 for more information.
• Construction debris should be removed by the contractor or taken to the landfill by the homeowner. Improper placement of any of the above items may constitute illegal dumping and property owners will be cited accordingly.
• A setback is a required amount of area between the property line and where items may be located; i.e. sheds, RVs, boats, etc. Setbacks vary according to the particular zoning and location of the property. Contact Planning and Zoning @ 926-3695 for more information.
• Any business located within Wakulla County limits requires a Wakulla County Business Occupational License. Contact the Planning and Zoning @ 926-3695 for more information.
• Currently Wakulla County has one (1) Code Enforcement Officer. There are two ways to file a code complaint. You can call and file a complaint with the Code Enforcement Department @ 926-7636 or fill out a complaint online and email Jaime Baze @ jbaze@mywakulla.com.  An inspection will be conducted within 24 -48 hours of filing the complaint. Unless it’s a threat to public health, safety and welfare. In such case, the inspection will occur immediately.

• Code Violations
• Code Complaint Form

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