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Starting a Business
in Okaloosa County
The following is a
basic guideline of information you will need
to begin any business in Okaloosa County.
Additional information or requirements
should be addressed
with the appropriate agencies.
County Occupational License
If your business is going to
be located within county limits but not within the city limits
you will need only a county license. License application
and appropriate fee information may be obtained at:
Chris Hughes, Tax Collector
Okaloosa County tax Collector
151-C North Eglin Parkway
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-651-7300
www.okaloosatax.com/occupational
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City Occupational License
If your business will be in the
city limits you will need both a municipal and county license. The
following is a list of offices where you may apply for a
municipal
occupational license within Okaloosa County.
Town of Cinco Bayou
10 Yacht Club Drive
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-244-2712
www.cincobayou.com |
City of Crestview
198 N Wilson Street
Crestview, FL 32536
850-682-6131
www.cityofcrestview.com |
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City of Destin
4200 Two Trees Road
Destin, FL 32541
850-837-4242
www.cityofdestin.com |
City of Fort Walton Beach
107 Miracle Strip Pkwy
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-243-3141
www.fwb.org |
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City of Laurel Hill
8209 N Highway 85
Laurel Hill, FL 32567
850-652-4441 |
City of Mary Esther
195 Cristrobal Road
Mary Esther, FL 32569
850-243-3566 |
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City of Niceville
208 N Partin Drive
Niceville, FL 32578
850-729-4000
www.niceville.org |
Town of Shalimar
2 Cherokee Road
Shalimar, FL 32579
850-651-5723
www.shalimarflorida.org |
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City of Valparaiso
465 Valparaiso Parkway
Valparaiso, FL 32580
850-729-5402
www.valp.net |
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Certificate of Occupancy
After you have selected the
location of your business, a certificate of occupancy must be
obtained from the proper building inspection division. This
also applies to zoning permits (Certificate of Use). The
following is the building inspection division for Okaloosa
County.
Okaloosa County
Building Inspection Department
1804 Lewis Turner Boulevard
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
850-651-7180
Small Business Development Center
The University of West Florida's Small
Business Development Center provides consulting services to
businesses in all stages of development, from pre-venture to
maturity.
Small Business Development Center
University of West Florida
922
Mar Walt Drive, Suite 203
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
850-833-9400
A
listing of Okaloosa County businesses
may be
viewed on the EDC
membership page.
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