Growth Management
The Department of Growth Management is organized into four Divisions; the Planning Division the Building Inspection Division, the Code Enforcement Division, and an Administrative Services Section serving across functions.
Department Leadership:
Kristen Shell | Director
Randy Woodruff | Deputy Director
Purl Adams | Chief Building Official
Lisa Payton | Code Enforcement Supervisor
The Planning Division has the lead responsibility for the implementation of the County's Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Code, the National Flood Insurance Program, the Community Development Block Grant Program, and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The Planning Division provides support to the Board of Adjustments and the Planning Commission.
The Building Division is made up of four sections: Permitting and Licensing, Construction Plans Review, Inspection, and Code Enforcement. The staff of the Building Inspection Division provides direct staff support to the Code Enforcement Board, the Fire Code Advisory Board, and the County Contractor Licensing Boards (Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals. The Inspection Section also provides permitting and inspection services to the municipalities of Niceville, Mary Esther, Cinco Bayou, and Shalimar.
The Code Enforcement Division enforces all Okaloosa County adopted rules and regulations as set forth in the Code of Ordinances for the unincorporated areas of the county ranging from land development and zoning regulations to rules governing such things as noise, junk, debris, and other similar nuisances to include all building codes.
QUICK LINKS
- Department Policies
- Department Ordinances
- Search old permits (thru April 2025)
- Check for Zoning and Future Land Use
- View Okaloosa County Comprehensive Plan
- Okaloosa County Water Supply Assessment - 2023 Update
- Floodplain Management Quick Guide
- Towing Fee and resolution
- State Permitting Information: Florida One Stop Permitting Center
- 2023 Surplus Properties Report
