Community Development
1700 NW 9th Avenue, Suite A
Okeechobee, Florida 34972
Phone: (863) 763-5548 Ext. 3073
Fax: (863) 763-5276
email: planning@okeechobeecountyfl.gov

Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(except for observed holidays)

NOTICE                                                                     New Technology Fee, Effective July 1, 2024   

Beginning July 1, 2024, all transactions through the Okeechobee County Community Development Department will be assessed a Technology Fee of 5% of the transaction amount.

Mission Statement:  To administer and enforce the county's land development & building construction regulations of The Florida Building Code,  https://www.floridabuilding.org and the preparation and implementation of the County's Comprehensive Plan. The Planning and Zoning Department provides current and long range planning, zoning, mapping, addressing and flood plain management functions for Okeechobee County.

Business Tax Receipts formerly known as Occupational License: *To renew your Business Tax Receipt, please contact the Okeechobee County Tax Collector's Office at (863) 763-3421.

Click here to open or download the Business Tax Receipt Application. 

For home businesses, please also compete the Affidavit of Compliance Regarding Home Business. 

A building inspection may be required by the Building Department and Fire Rescue Department. An inspection may also be required from the Health Department.  

Once the application has been completed and approved, you pay for the business tax receipt at the Okeechobee County Tax Collector's Office.

To RENEW your Business Tax Receipt, please contact the Okeechobee County Tax Collector's Office for payment options.

Available on-line:

• Zoning

• Future Land Use

• Special Flood Hazard Areas

Visit  www.Okeechobeegis.com

Okeechobee County Ordinances Link: Code of Ordinances of Okeechobee County, Florida; including Part II, Land Development Regulations

Staff:

Bill Royce, Community Development Director
Phone:  (863) 763-5548 x 3073
Email:  broyce@okeechobeecountyfl.gov

Jenna Durham, Administrative Assistant
Phone:  (863) 763-5548 x 3073
Email:  jdurham@okeechobeecountyfl.gov

Ty Hancock, Planner
Phone: (863) 763-5548 x 3075 
Email:  thancock@okeechobeecountyfl.gov

Karlyn Daniel, Planner
Phone: (863) 763-5548 x 3074 
Email:  kdaniel@okeechobeecountyfl.gov

Faye Huffman, Planning Technician
Phone: (863) 763-5548 x 3042 
Email:  fhuffman@okeechobeecountyfl.gov

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