Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Now Based at Police Department, Streamlining Resident Complaints

Fort Walton Beach’s Code Enforcement team officially relocated to the Fort Walton Beach Police Department on August 4, 2025. This move centralizes operations at the Police Station, located at 7 Hollywood Boulevard NE, aiming to streamline the process for residents needing to interact with code inspectors.

Residents seeking to speak with a code inspector in person should now visit the Police Department lobby at the 7 Hollywood Boulevard NE address. While the physical location changed, the contact phone numbers and email addresses for Code Enforcement staff remain the same. This consolidation aims to improve efficiency for both the department and the community.

The Code Enforcement Division ensures compliance with the City's codes and Florida Statutes. It does this through routine property inspections and by responding to citizen complaints regarding building codes, zoning, or land use violations. This division plays a crucial role in maintaining the general health, safety, and welfare of the community by addressing issues that impact neighborhoods.

Submitting a code complaint now requires using the MGO (My Government Online) Connect portal. Florida Statutes Chapter 162 prohibits anonymous code complaints, meaning residents must provide their information when reporting violations. Common code violations include inoperable vehicles, vehicles parked on roadways for more than 72 hours, litter and debris on properties, and unkempt yards, grass, and vegetation. Specific ordinances, such as SEC. 5.04.01 and SEC. 11.07(1), address these issues.