Most Okaloosa County residents have convenient local access to conduct business in Fort Walton Beach and Crestview offices. Some departments accept payments for services online. If you do not find your question below or are having difficulty finding answers online, from the home page, check out our online Community Directory which offers additional county-wide links and information.
1. Who handles animal control? Okaloosa County contracts with the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society for animal control, 243--1525. For wildlife, contact Florida Fish and Wildlife.
2. Who do you call to reserve areas in public parks? Parks Division, 689-5770
Tax Questions:
3. What is the State sales tax in Okaloosa Co.? 7 percent. Sales tax collections go directly to the State of Florida, a half cent is returned to the county for infrastructure surtax and a half cent is returned to the school disttrict for school capitall outlay surtax.
9. Where do I go for / to a birth certificate? Okaloosa County Health Dept., 833-9233
Marriage license, passports, traffic citations, declare residency and more? Clerk of Court:
Okaloosa County Courthouse Annex Extension
1940 Lewis Turner Blvd. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32536 651-7200
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Okaloosa County Courthouse
101 E James Lee Blvd Crestview, FL 32536 689-5000 |
File Homestead Exemptions?
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Property Appraiser’s Office in 2 locations:
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Brackin Building
302 North Wilson St., Suite 201
Crestview, FL 32536
689-5900 |
County Admin. Building
1250 Eglin Pkwy., Suite 201
Shalimar, FL 32579
651-7240
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Register to vote?
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Supervisor of Elections
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Brackin Building
302 N. Wilson St., Suite 102
Crestview, FL 32536
689-5600
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Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Building
1804 Lewis Turner Blvd., Suite 404
Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547
651-7272
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Tax Collector Office Locations: | http://www.okaloosatax.com/ |
302 N. Wilson St. - Suite 302
Crestview, FL 32536
850-689-5030; 850-423-1540
fax 850-689-5025
1250 N. Eglin Parkway, Suite 100
Shalimar, FL 32579
850-651-7105; 850-423-1541
fax 850-651-7142
302 N. Wilson St. - Suite 302
Crestview, FL 32536
1250 N. Eglin Parkway, Suite 100
Shalimar, FL 32579
Call 850-689-5050 or 850-423-1542 for all departments.