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GRANT CONSTRUCTION PUBLICATIONS
Cottondale City Hall publishes project construction advertisements in two newspapers: the Jackson County Times and the Panama City News Herald. Staffing is not always able to publish on our website. Contact us for any additional information.
Important Notice: Water Meter Upgrade Starts Monday
On Monday, April 20, 2026, the City of Cottondale will begin a citywide water meter replacement project to improve service, accuracy, and efficiency for all residents and businesses. READ MORE
Police Chief Position Closes May 31, 2026
The City of Cottondale, FL, is now accepting resumes for the Chief of Police position. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing law enforcement operations while also actively serving the community through patrol and engagement.
FAIR HOUSING – IT’S THE LAW
The City of Cottondale is a Fair Housing Advocate. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you may call the Clerk at 850.352.4361, ask to speak with the Sherri McBride or you may file a housing discrimination complaint at:1-800-669-9777 (Toll Free) or 1-800-927-9275 (TTY), or visit hud.gov/fairhousing online.
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Fair Housing – Know your rights.
Fair Housing information can be pick up at the Cottondale City Hall or download the flyer above.
PUBLIC NOTICES
SEALED BID FOR 2017 FORD EXPLORER
PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLE The City of Cottondale will accept written, sealed bids for the sale of a 2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicle with 78,523 miles, with a minimum bid of $10,000....
INVITATION TO BID – RECREATIONAL PARK LAWN MAINTENANCE
Invitation to Bid Cottondale Recreational Park Lawn Maintenance The City of Cottondale (City) is seeking sealed bids from Lawn Care Businesses to provide services twice a month from April 2025 through July 2025 for maintenance...
INVITATION TO BID – PARK IMPROVEMENTS
The City of Cottondale (City) is seeking sealed bids from general contractors (Contractor) for the Cottondale Park Renovations Project (Project) to renovate two park restrooms, construct six dugout covers, paint and seal coat...
CITY OF COTTONDALE M0165 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for the construction of Northwest Sanitary Sewer Line Project, Project No. CDBG-DR-M0165 will be received by the City of Cottondale at the office of the City Hall located at 2659 Front Street, Cottondale, Florida...
CITY OF COTTONDALE M0019 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for the construction of Caney Pond Drainage Project, PROJECT NO. CDBG-DR-M0019 will be received by the City of Cottondale at the office of the City Hall located at 2659 Front Street, Cottondale, Florida 32431, until...
CITY OF COTTONDALE INVITATION TO BID CDBG-M0170
Sealed bids for the construction of Southeast Sanitary Sewer Line Project, Project No. CDBG-DR-M0170 will be received by the City of Cottondale at the office of the City Hall located at 2659 Front Street, Cottondale, Florida...
Community Announcements
Ball Season 2023 Opening Day
Cottondale Recreational Association (CRA) hosted OPENING DAY on Saturday, April 1, 2023 — and what a day it was!
Looking Forward 2023
Happy New Year Like you, city staff are looking forward to what lies ahead in 2023. The new year promises construction to begin on several of the CDBG Disaster Recovery Grants. In addition, the department heads have project plans of their own. In 2022, Mr. Floyd...
Cottondale Active Grants
Cottondale has been awarded quite a few grants in the last couple of years following Hurricane Michael and the COVID Pandemic. The grants listed have come available through both Federal and State funding. Several have been completed while others are well underway....
Get In Touch
PO Box 398; 2659 Front Street, Cottondale, Florida
+1 850 352 4361
info@cityofcottondale.net
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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 not 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 complaint at:1-800-669-9777 (Toll Free) or 1-800-927-9275 (TTY), or visit hud.gov/fairhousing online.
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