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Government
Marianna is the county seat. The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners is responsible for governing the county. The board is comprised of five elected commissioners, who serve staggered four-year terms. The chairman is elected by the commissioners annually. Scheduled meeting are held twice monthly. The County Administrator functions as the county’s chief administrator. School board members also are elected. Alford, Campbellton, Cottondale, Graceville, Grand Ridge, Greenwood, Jacob, Malone, Marianna, and Sneads have elected governing bodies.
County Administrator (850) 482-9633 Board of Commissioners (850) 482-9633 Clerk of the Court (850) 482-9552 Cooperative Extension (850) 482-9620 Emergency Management (850) 526-4500 Health Department (850) 526-2412 Sheriff’s Office (850) 482-9624 Alford (850) 579-4684 Bascom (850) 569-2007 | Campbellton (850) 263-4535 Cottondale (850) 352-4361 Graceville (850) 263-3250 Grand Ridge (850) 592-4621 Greenwood (850) 594-1216 Jacob (850) 263-6636 Malone (850) 569-2308 Marianna (850) 482-4353 Sneads (850) 593-6636 |
Florida State Tax
The State of Florida does not impose a personal income tax or an inheritance tax.
The state sales tax is 6 percent. Ad valorem taxes on real estate are determined by combining city and county taxes with school district taxes and any other special assessments.
The State of Florida’s Homestead Exemption Act exempts homeowners from taxes on the first $25,000 of the property’s assessed value.
Voters Registration
You can register to vote in Jackson County if you are a U. S. citizen and a permanent resident of Jackson County, at least 18 years of age (you may pre-register at 16 and a Voter Identification Card will be sent to you on your 18th birthday), and in possession of your civil rights.
One registration entitles you to vote in all elections. You are eligible to vote in your city election if you reside in the city limits.
Voter registration is permanent as long as you live in Jackson County or claim Jackson County as your legal residence and keep the elections office advised of your current address.
In order to become registered to vote, you must complete and sign a voter registration application.
You may also use the Florida Voter Registration Application to notify of a change of name, address, or party affiliation; to update your signature; or to request a replacement voter identification card.
Voter registration applications may be obtained at:
Supervisor of Elections Office
2851 Jefferson Street, Marianna
850-482- 9652
Driver's License Office
Public Libraries
Department of Children and Families
City Halls
Tax Collectors Office
Marianna | Graceville | Sneads |
Jackson County Courthouse | 5386 Cliff Street, Graceville | 8087 Highway 90, Sneads |
Automobile Registration
New residents must register vehicles and obtain a Florida license tag within 30 days of establishing legal residency or prior to beginning work or registering children in the public school system.
Military personnel and students are exempt.
Proof of Florida insurance, a copy of out-ofstate title or registration, and a completed Florida State Form 82042 verifying the vehicle’s identify number and odometer readings is required.