Access Accela Online Services

Access Accela Online Services portal, Instructions and forms, and the Digital Plan Room Help Center

Access the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Calendar

This calendar may not reflect special or emergency meetings which may be scheduled as required. Modifications to this calendar may be made at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)

Access the Digital Plan Room Help Center

View information and download documentation related to the Digital Plan Room

Apply for An Advisory Board Seat

Advisory Board positions are advertised as openings become available. To apply for an opening, fill out the online Advisory Board Application form.

Apply for Construction Site Dewatering

The Construction Site Dewatering Authorization process was established for construction businesses or entities requiring the use of Manatee County's sanitary sewer for temporary disposal of groundwater and/or stormwater at a construction site.

Apply for the Affordable Housing Designation as a Developer

Access information about Affordable Housing Designations in Manatee County and apply for Affordable Housing Status through Neighborly.

Apply for Wastewater Discharge Permit: Industrial Pretreatment Program

The Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) is designed to protect our publicly owned treatment works' (POTW) infrastructure and staff by reducing conventional and toxic pollutant levels.

Apply, Search and Manage Building Permits

If you need to apply for a permit, please use the link to navigate to our Online Services portal, where you can apply for your permit without ever having to come into the building. 

Download Development Services Instructions, Fees, and Forms

Download Development Services Instructions, Fee Schedules, and Forms.

Find Historic Preservation Board Meeting Information

Manatee County protects its historical resources in order to preserve the cultural, architectural and archaeological history of the County, and to provide opportunities for education, aesthetic value and passive enjoyment of the resources.

Find my Flood Zone

FEMA maps flood zones for use in the National Flood Insurance Program. Evacuation levels are based on hypothetical storm scenarios and take into account numerous factors beyond just flooding.

Find Past Board of County Commissioners Previous Agendas

Find agendas from prior meetings.

Find Your Impact Fee Transportation District

Use the interactive map below or view it in a new window to search your address and find your district.

How to Vacate County Interest in Real Property

Property Acquisition processes vacation applications from citizens in accordance with Florida Statutes.

Join the Development Task Force Online Meetings

Join the Development Task Force meetings to discuss improvement of processes and offer comments on matters of interest.

Participate in Manatee County's Citizen Survey

Your feedback will help us understand your needs and shape our efforts to serve you more effectively in the future.

Petition for Neighborhood Potable Water Service

The process for property owners looking to request potable water service from the Manatee County Potable Water system.

Petition for Neighborhood Reclaimed Water Service

Process to request reclaimed water service.

Petition for Neighborhood Sanitary Sewer Service

Process for requesting sanitary sewer service.

Petition for Neighborhood Stormwater Ditch Piping

Process for requesting stormwater ditch piping.

Petition for Neighborhood Street Lights

Process for requesting street lighting in your neighborhood.

Register Your Contractor License

State certified contractors licensed through the State of Florida have the option of registering their state certified license with us to work in unincorporated Manatee County.

Request A Proclamation

The Manatee County Commission welcomes the opportunity to recognize exceptional individuals, groups, and events within the County. Proclamations and Certificates of Recognition are ceremonial documents issued by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners to honor and celebrate events, recognize achievements, or increase public awareness of noteworthy causes, events, milestones, or achievements.

Request Virtual Inspections

Available Virtual Building Inspections

Schedule a Building Inspection

Inspections and Inspectors Information

Search Map for Development Projects and Public Hearings

Search Development Projects and Public Hearings on the interactive map viewer.

Sign Up for Development Services Weekly Projects List

View all of the Development Services Weekly Project Lists. 

Sign Up to Speak at a Commissioner Meeting

Members of the public can request to speak during the meeting using the link below. The request form displays upcoming meetings 24 hours before the meeting date and will close 10 minutes prior to the meeting start time.

Submit a Condo Milestone Inspection

Get information on how to submit a Condo Milestone Inspection.

Submit Public Comment

Use this online form to submit public comment on agenda items. 

Validate if a Street Name is Already Used

Use this tool to search for a street name using SOUNDEX or Reserved Street Name List in Unincorporated Manatee County.

View All Development Services Weekly Project Lists

See the most current Weekly Project Lists

View Board of County Commissioners Current & Upcoming Meeting Agendas

Agendas are posted through the agenda management system. Click the button below to access the system. Watch a video about how to use the system.

View Board of County Commissioners Past Meeting Minutes

Prior minutes are available on the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller website.

View Hearing Officer Meetings and Minutes

Hearing Officer conducts public hearings regarding applications for special permits and appeals from determinations on certificates of Level of Service.

View Land Development Regulations

View the Manatee County Code of Ordinances, Land Development Code, and Comprehensive Plan along with supporting documents and amendment information.

View the Tentative Public Hearing Calendar

Watch Live County Meetings

Watch County Commission, Land Use and Planning Commission meetings as they happen with our live-stream service.

Watch Past Board of County Commissioners Meetings on YouTube

Watch videos of previous Board of County Commissioner's Regular meetings, Work sessions and Land Use meetings on our YouTube channel.