Okaloosa County

Overview

Located in the northwestern Florida Panhandle, this county government serves approximately 211,668 residents. The area stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to the Alabama border and features Crestview as its county seat. It is dedicated to providing responsive and cost-effective public services that emphasize infrastructure improvement, citizen health and safety, natural resource preservation, and economic development. Governed by a 5-member County Commission, it maintains one of the lowest county tax rates in Florida.

The region offers beautiful natural landscapes, such as emerald waters and sugar-sand beaches, making it a hub for tourism. The local economy benefits from military installations, tourism, and aviation, with government employment forming a significant part of the workforce. Key services include public works, public safety, tourism development, and economic development initiatives, and the county works closely with municipalities and organizations to improve governance and community services.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Website: myokaloosa.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/okaloosa-county

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• public services
• employment opportunities
• county governance
• community development
• emergency management
• public safety
• parks and recreation
• public works
• water and sewer
• human services
• economic development
• veteran services
• animal control
• traffic management
• waste management
• stormwater management
• building permits
• code enforcement
• public notices
• news releases
• tourism development
• public information
• social media engagement
• library services
• gis mapping services
• public health
• community links
• online forms
• public meeting agendas
• transparency in government
• county history
• civic engagement
• volunteer programs
• flood certificates
• tax collector services
• election oversight
• housing development
• grant management
• job training and development
• public records
• crisis response
• sustainable development
• citizen participation
• historical preservation
• youth programs
• environmental services
• local attractions
• emergency medical services
• public engagement
• transportation planning
• government
• services
• health, wellness & fitness
• sustainability
• renewables & environment

Technologies Used

• Barracuda Networks
• Compressor
• Drupal
• GitKraken
• ISA Web Publishing Load Balancer
• Jack Henry Yellow Hammer
• Microsoft Office 365
• Outlook
• Quip
• Remote
• SignalR
• Slack
• Tor

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches