Panama City Beach Local Jurisdiction

Panama City Beach, located in southwestern Bay County, is often referred to as the island because of the variety of surrounding bodies of water. Though the island is also sometimes generally referred to as the Beach, not all properties on the Beach are a part of the incorporated areas of the City of Panama City Beach. For Building & Planning and Code Enforcement needs, properties outside of our city limits will be handled by a different jurisdiction. 

To determine if your property is within the local jurisdiction of the City of Panama City Beach you may use our Interactive Multilayer City Zoning Map or you can look up your property on the Bay County Property Appraiser website.  On the Bay County Property Appraiser property search any property in our jurisdiction will show Tax District: City of Panama City Beach (District 13).

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Click here to find out more information about permits for residential sheds on City of Panama City Beach properties.