FAQs • Fort Walton Beach, FL • CivicEngage

Does the Code Enforcement Division only investigate and initiate code violations based on complaints received from citizens?: No, while many of the code cases investigated each year are initiated by citizen complaints, the majority of cases are inspector initiated. Code cases are initiated by inspectors on an ongoing basis in their assigned zones.

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Code Enforcement

1. Can a person remain completely anonymous when reporting a code violation complaint?: Anonymous complaints are only allowed per Florida Statute Ch. 125 if the violation presents an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare or imminent destruction of habitat or sensitive resource. For all other complaints, the complainant must provide their name and address to the City before the investigation occurs. To report an issue please contact the Code Enforcement division at Email Code Enforcement or 850-833-9607.

2. Can I have chickens within the City Limits?: Yes, please visit the Chicken Ordinance Flyer (PDF). Also, you can register online through MyGovernmentOnline (MGO).

3. Does the Code Enforcement Division only investigate and initiate code violations based on complaints received from citizens?: No, while many of the code cases investigated each year are initiated by citizen complaints, the majority of cases are inspector initiated. Code cases are initiated by inspectors on an ongoing basis in their assigned zones.