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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Business License

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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

Run For City Council

Run For City Council

NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR CITY OF COTTONDALE There is an election scheduled for the City of Cottondale on April 12, 2022. The purpose of this election is to elect two members of the City Council. Residents wishing to vote must be...

SECOND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

WEBSITE NOTICE The City of Cottondale plans to apply to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for a Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) of 1,426,659.00. For each activity that is proposed, at...

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

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Bring the kids out for an afternoon of FUN! The City of Cottondale is hosting a Christmas Festival to include: FoodSingingSanta ClauseInflatablesCorn Hole Call 850.352.4361 *We are looking for vendors to setup for face painting, balloons, crafts, etc. All vendors will...

Fall City Wide Clean Up

NOVEMBER 15TH THRU 21ST Residential Customer Only The City of Cottondale is sponsoring a City Wide Clean Up November 15th thru the 21st. Items MUST be placed by the curb. The City will pick up discarded household items such as stoves, refrigerators, freezers, washers,...

Holiday Garbage Pickup Schedule

Happy Labor Day! It's Friday and a holiday weekend. Garbage should be the last thing on your mind. However, no worries, because the pickup schedule will NOT be affected. The City wishes you all JOY with family and friends as we all celebrate the hard working men,...

Get In Touch

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

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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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