Services
Access Accela Online Services
Access Accela Online Services portal, Instructions and forms, and the Digital Plan Room Help Center
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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)
Advertise on MCAT
Information about advertising on Manatee County Area Transit busses and the Anna Maria Island Trolley.
Apply for a Responsible Breeder Permit
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners passed an ordinance in 2024 aimed at inspecting and regulating pet stores and breeders. The ordinance includes definitions, establishes standards for the care and treatment of animals and requires licensing and permits for operations. It also outlines the process for inspections, enforcement measures and penalties for any violations.
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.
Become A Recreation Member at G.T. Bray and John Marble Recreation Centers
All of our memberships offer a tremendous opportunity to take advantage of the County’s finest facilities at great savings.
Check Beach Conditions
To check daily beach conditions at our guarded beaches.
Check Severe Weather Information
Get information about flood zones, sandbag locations, recovery sites, etc.
Dial 211 for Local Assistance
United Way Suncoast partnered with Sarasota, Manatee Counties, and Glasser Schoenbaum to form 2-1-1, an information and referral services are provided to Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto County residents.
Download Data: ESRI Open Data Portal
Access entire collection of downloadable data and interactive applications offered by Manatee County GIS through the Manatee County ESRI Open Data Portal.
Download Manatee County Logo
Download the Manatee County Logo
Download the 311 Mobile App
The official app for Manatee County Government information and services.
Report non-emergency issues like potholes, broken street lights, graffiti, abandoned vehicles and more.
Expand or Relocate your Business
Reach out to the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation or the Manatee Chamber of Commerce to expand or relocate your business.
Explore Manatee County Online: Story Map Gallery
These interactive online experiences combine maps with text, photos, and videos, allowing you to explore our county in a whole new way.
Find an Emergency Shelter
Find an Emergency Shelter
Find and View County Bids and Proposals
Search and download current and past bids and proposals using DemandStar or Manatee County's Bids and Proposals web page
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 Past Board of County Commissioners Previous Agendas
Find agendas from prior meetings.
Follow us on Social Media
Review and follow all the social media accounts Manatee County provides.
Learn More About Our Environmental Monitoring Programs
Manatee County operates a variety of environmental monitoring programs to comply with State or federal requirements,
Learn More About the Air & Watershed Management Program
Air and water quality monitoring
Listen Live to Manatee County Fire and EMS Emergency Radio
Stay informed about Manatee County emergencies by listening to live Fire and Emergency Radio communication streamed live. The service is available using Broadcastify, the world's largest source of public safety, aircraft, rail and marine radio live audio streams.
Manage your GT Bray and John Marble memberships
Manage your GT Bray membership or sign up for one.
Monitor Real Time Rain and Stream Gauges
Real time stream and rain gauges maintained by Manatee County's Stormwater Engineering Division.
Open A New Residential Utilities Account
Signing up for opening a new residential Utilities account.
Participate in the Epayables Payment Program
By registering with the Clerk of Courts participants can receive payment using electronic processing.
Pay Your EMS Bill
Emergency medical services are billed to the person who received the care regardless of who called 911.
Pay Your Utility Bill
You can pay your Manatee County utility bill online, by phone, by automatic funds transfer, by mail, or in person at one of the drop-off locations provided.
Petition to Remove a Backflow Prevention Assembly
Fill out the form to petition to remove a Backflow Assembly.
Popular Data Downloads
The Manatee County Data Portal offers a variety of layers that are hosted on the web.
Property Locator GIS Map
The Property Locator Map is our most popular GIS Map Service that contains many of the County's most popular GIS layers. Search GIS Layers by Address, Owner or other attributes.
Provide Feedback on the Local Mitigation Strategy
Manatee County is seeking public comment on its updated Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS), a plan for how to proactively prepare for and handle disasters and emergencies in the Community.
Receive Bids and Proposals Notifications: DemandStar
Register as a vendor to receive bid notifications for your selected product and or service categories.
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.
Report A Code Complaint
Call 311 to report a compliant
Report a Property or Injury Incident (File a Claim)
If you feel you have been injured or sustained property damage as the result of the activities of Manatee County Government, you must complete and submit the Citizen Property/Injury Incident Form.
Request 9-1-1 Records
Request a copy of 911 calls or records
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 a Public Record
Request a Public Record
Request a Rain Barrel
Manatee County residents and businesses can purchase rain barrel kits and arrange for pickups.
Request a Right of Way Use Permit
Instructions on how to apply for a right of way use permit.
Request a Utilities Locate: Sunshine 811
Identify and mark underground utilities, including water, sewer, reclaimed water, fiber optics, traffic interconnects, and street lighting, to prevent damage during excavation.
Request a Utilities Record
Request Record Drawings
Request Electric Bill Payment Assistance for the Elderly (EHEAP)
EHEAP (Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program) assists households with at least one person aged 60 and over with payment of electric bill final notices, deposits, and past due notices.
Requirements for Backflow Testing
Every customer who owns a backflow prevention assembly is required to have the assembly tested annually. Log into your Manatee County Utilities online account to find out when your backflow preventer was last tested and the result of your test.
Resident Information Tool
Search your address to find your trash and recycling days, evacuation level, police district, fire district, commission district, polling site, flood zone, nearest emergency shelter, park, preserve, library, bus stop, hospital, local schools and more. Some information may take a moment to load.
Review Budget Reporting
Manatee County's budget process begins in May/June when the County Administrator delivers a Recommended Budget to the Board of County Commissioners.
Review Special District Budget Information
Manatee County posts budget information for special districts that do not have the capability to do so through those these special districts.
Set Up A New Commercial Utilities Account
Commercial deposits are required to set up a new commercial account.
Set Up a New Utilities Account for New Construction
County residents can apply for a new water meter installation for new construction by calling Manatee County Utilities Customer Service.
Set Up New Sewer Lines for Existing Structures
Sewer lines may be extended by special assessment/non-assessment projects.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: 44th Avenue East Extension Project
Information about the 44th Avenue East Extension Project.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: 63rd Avenue East Improvement Project
Information about the 63rd Avenue East improvement project.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: 75th Street West Improvement Project
Information about the 75th Street West improvement project.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: 9th Avenue North West Improvement Project
Information about the 9th Avenue NW improvement project.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: Cortez Bridge Utility Relocation Project
Information about the Cortez Bridge Utility Relocation Project and other projects on Anna Maria Island.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: Fort Hamer Road PD&E Study
Information about the Fort Hamer Road PD&E Study.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Resurfacing Project
Information about the Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Resurfacing Project.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: Lena Road Extension Project
For project information and updates, follow our Hub Site for the Lena Road Extension Project.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: Moccasin Wallow Road Improvement Project
Information about the Moccasin Wallow Road improvement project.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: Old Farm Road and Honore Avenue Roundabout
Information about the Old Farm Road and Honore Avenue roundabout project.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: Upper Manatee River Road Improvement Project
Information and Hub Site link for the Upper Manatee River Road improvement project.
Sign Up for Development Services Weekly Projects List
View all of the Development Services Weekly Project Lists.
Sign up for the Pickleball Newsletter
Keep up-to-date on clinics, drills, tournaments, new programming and everything pickleball!
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.
Signup for Sports & Leisure Newsletter
Stay up to date on what's happening in Manatee County Parks.
Submit information to the Neighborhood Connections Magazine
Submit information to be included in the upcoming Neighborhood Connections Magazine by reviewing our submission guidelines.
Submit Public Comment
Use this online form to submit public comment on agenda items.
View All Development Services Weekly Project Lists
See the most current Weekly Project Lists
View Bids and Proposals on DemandStar
Registered vendors can search and download all past and current solicitations from Manatee County.
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 County Surplus Property
View any properties that the County may have in Surplus
View Current Road Closures
Map of active and planned road closures in Manatee County.
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 Live Traffic Cameras
Live traffic camera feeds from Manatee County.
View Public Works Standards
Visit this page to view the current Manatee County Public Works Engineering Standards.
View Real Time Bus Information - MCAT
Information about how MCAT passengers can view real time bus information.
View the GIS Interactive Map Gallery
Uncover a wealth of information about Manatee County with our user-friendly online Geographic Information System (GIS) maps. Explore a variety of popular map layers, including Property Data and Aerial Imagery.
View the Interactive Capital Project Dashboard
View the Interactive Capital Project Dashboard to learn more about the current projects.
View the Utilities Infrastructure Map
Utility Records manages as-built drawings, processes public requests for utility information, and maintains an as-built repository to ensure access to accurate underground infrastructure records for residents, businesses, and the community.
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.