City of Cottondale, Florida

Crossroads of the Panhandle
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Town Meetings

Every 2nd Monday of the Month @ 6 pm at city hall

Pay Utility Bills Online

Pay Your Bill Online. This link has been updated. You may need to register for a second time. Pay by phone; call 866-585-5148.

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Calendar of Events

Upcoming Meetings & Community Events

SPRING CARNIVAL – March 26, 2026

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Meeting Agenda

Visit the calendar of events for meetings dates. Agendas are available upon request. Contact us.

 

 

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.

COTTONDALE RECREATION ASSOCIATION

Address: 2960 Henderson Rd. Cottondale, Fl 32431

  • Gates will not open until 4:30 pm
  • Opening Ceremony @ 5:30 pm
  • Games on all fields at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm

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2026 Sprig Carnival March 28th from 10 to 2 pm

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

Surplus City Vehicle Out For Bid

Surplus City Vehicle Out For Bid

LEGAL NOTICE SURPLUS CITY VEHICLE OUT FOR BID The City of Cottondale will be taking written sealed bids regarding the sale of a 2005 Crown Victoria police car with 109,291 miles. Minimum bid of $1,000. Sealed bids must be...

2ND & FINAL BUDGET HEARING

The City of Cottondale is holding a public hearing on Monday, September 26, 2022, at 6 pm in the Commission Room located at the Cottondale City Hall. Notice of Proposed Tax Increase City of Cottondale Budget Summary FY...

REQUEST FOR SUBMITTALS – CDBG-HR

Request for Submittals For Hurricane Michael Related Program Administration and/or Engineering Services The City of Cottondale invites qualified firms to submit Bids/Proposals for Grant Administration and/or Statements of...

PUBLICE NOTICE – Proposed Ordinance

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Cottondale, Florida, will consider a proposed Ordinance to be titled as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF COTTONDALE, FLORIDA,...

Ovid Solutions, who handles the administration for the Hometown Revitalization Project, has provided Cottondale with an overview of what to expect and when. Download this excellent resource.

Community Announcements

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

Christmas Festival Success! Christmas Festival A Success It's true, residents of Cottondale came out to the community center to enjoy an evening of Santa, games, inflatables, good food and fellowship! City employees and vendors were hustling to make sure all were fed...

City Wide Clean Up Update

City Wide Clean Up Update

The City Wide Clean Up has been extended to Tuesday, November 23rd. Pickups start on Friday, November 12th and continues thru next Tuesday. Check out what can be picked up HERE. We apologize for the delay.

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Happy Thanks Giving to all the residents of Cottondale #ForCottondaleFl Holiday Schedule Happy Thanksgiving to all the residents of Cottondale. Our normal hours of operation will change in observance of Thanksgiving. City Hall Cottondale City Hall will be closed...

Get In Touch

PO Box 398; 2659 Front Street, Cottondale, Florida
+1 850 352 4361
info@cityofcottondale.net

Downloads

Fill out & drop off at City Hall between 7 – 3:30 PM Monday – Friday or send by email. Call for help 850.352.4361.

New service application

Automatic Withdrawal

Occupational license

Renters Occupational License

land development regulations

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 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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