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Do not respond to these fraudulent messages, pay the attached invoices, or click any links. These emails are not legitimate and are not associated with Escambia County Development Services.
Planning and Zoning invoices will be sent from a county staff member with a myescambia.com email address and can be paid in person via cash or check or through the MyGovernmentOnline website via a secure link. To view a list of Planning and Zoning fees, click here.
For more information about Planning and Zoning, please contact Escambia County Development Services at 850-595-3475, email [email protected], or visit MyEscambia.com.
Anyone who has received a scam text message, call or other form of communication should report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Visit reportfraud.ftc.gov to report scams or fraud to the FTC online.
An example of a scam email received by a resident.
The mission of Escambia County government is to provide efficient, responsive services that enhance our quality of life, meet common needs and promote a safe and healthy community.
Under Florida law, IP addresses and both the content of emails and email addresses are public records. If you do not want your IP address and the content of your email or your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in person.