Emerald Coast Real Estate & You

An important part of understanding your real estate investment is understanding the local government rules and regulations by which it is affected. Stay informed. Click on a link below for more information.

1. City of Destin
2. City of Fort Walton Beach
3. City of Panama City Beach
4. Okaloosa County Government
5. Walton County Government
6. Bay County Government
7. Okaloosa County Property Appraiser’s Office
8. Okaloosa County Growth Management
9. Walton County Building Department
10. Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County
11. Economic Development Council of Walton County
12. Bay County Economic Development Alliance

Taxes/Homestead/Water/Crime

Property Appraisal/Taxes

1. State of Florida: Department of Revenue (Homestead Tax Explanation).
2. State of Florida Tax Guide: (Includes Homestead Information).
3. Okaloosa County Property Appraiser’s Office.
4. Walton County Property Appraiser’s Office
5. Bay County Property Appraiser’s Office
6. Gulf County Property Appraiser’s Office

Utilities

1. Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Water

Safety

1. Florida Department of Law Enforcement Crime
2. Panama City Police Department
3. Fort Walton Beach Police Department
4. Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
5. Walton County Sheriff’s Office
6. Bay County Sheriff’s Office
7. Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office
8. Gulf County Sheriff’s Office
9. Holmes County Sheriff’s Office
10. Washington County Sheriff’s Office
11. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office