City of Cottondale, Florida
The Crossroads of the PanhandleWelcome to Cottondale, Florida — a small, welcoming community in Jackson County with deep roots, strong community spirit, and a growing future.
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Pay your utility bill online. Click to open a new tab and follow the instructions. Call 866-585-5148 to pay using your phone.
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current items
Fall 2026 City Wide Clean Up
Public Works will be picking up discarded items placed by the curb October 6th - 12th. Only household items such as stoves, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dish washers, T.V.s, furniture, small appliances, etc.
No computers, paint (any chemicals) cans, tires, roofing shingles, or any type of construction or demolition materials, batteries, and no leaves, limbs, or yard debris.
City of Cottondale
Things to Know
Public Record Notice: Under the Florida Sunshine Law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do no send electronic mail to the City of Cottondale. If you do not want the information released in response to a public records request, do not include the information in your message.
The City of Cottondale is a Section 504/ADA compliant advocate. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you may contact the City Clerk at 850.352.4361.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Cottondale is an equal Opportunity Employer. If you have any questions about equal employment opportunities or feel you may have been discriminated against, contact the City Clerk at 850.352.4361
fair housing
The City of Cottondale is a Fair Housing Advocate. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you may contact the City Clerk at 850.352.4361 or file a housing discrimination complai8nt at 1-800-669-9777 (Toll Free) or 1-800-927-9275 (TTY), or visit hud.gov/fairhousing online.
publications
Invitations to Bid
The City of Cottondale publishes all Invitation to Bid notices in the local Jackson County Times and the regional Panama City News Herald. We also make every effort to post bid opportunities on the City’s website for your convenience.
Because of our small staff and limited resources, website updates may occasionally be delayed. For the most current bid opportunities and official notices, please refer to the published newspaper advertisements or contact City Hall directly.