• Horse Capital of the World®

    From natural wonders and outdoor adventure to world-class sporting facilities & culture, Marion County welcomes you!

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  • Penny Sales Tax

    Funding equipment needs for first responders, as well as road projects to connect our community.

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  • Safety Matters!

    Check out the new roadway safety series with the Ocala Marion TPO & our partners!

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Spotlight

  • Redevelopment Week 2026

    Redevelopment Week 2026

    Marion County joins communities across the state to celebrate Florida Redevelopment Week recognizing the transformative impact of community redevelopment on neighborhoods, downtowns, commercial corridors, & local economies!

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  • Building Extended Hours

    Building Safety is expanding their hours!

    Marion County Building Safety is expanding their hours, effective Sept. 21! Monday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Tuesday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Thursday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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  • Legal notices spotlight

    View our legal notices online 24/7

    View official & legal notices including Sunshine notices for public meetings & hearings, calls for bids, land use, zoning, & other legal activities that keep our county moving.

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    We’re Live! Meet Civic Access

    Doing business with the county just got easier! Apply for permits, renew licenses, submit plans, schedule inspections, and more — all from one simple dashboard. This new platform makes it easier than ever to do business with the county, offering a single, streamlined dashboard for permit applications, license renewals, plan submissions, inspections, and more. This system handles Building, Development Review, Zoning, and Driveway or Right-of-Way Utilization Permits and more in one convenient location.

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  • Flood Information

    Is Your Property at Risk of Flooding?

    Growth Services can help you understand your property’s flood risk. We can determine whether your property is in a flood zone, provide access to flood insurance rate maps, and explain building regulations within flood-prone areas.

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  • Septic to Sewer Program Spotlight

    Septic-to-Sewer Program

    To reduce the contamination of our aquifer and waterways, Marion County is implementing a septic-to-sewer conversion program. This program will help keep septic tanks from polluting our water table and the springs that make Marion County such a picturesque place to live, as well as offering several additional benefits to our citizens. Learn more by visiting the septic-to-sewer webpage!

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  • Marion County Horses in Pasture

    Litter-free Marion

    The Marion County Litter Task Force was created to educate & change the mindset of those negatively impacting our community. We've taken their suggestions & partnered with local businesses to keep Marion County beautiful.

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  • PennySalesTax

    Penny Sales Tax

    The renewed sales tax will generate an estimated $196 million in revenue. This will fund even more public safety & infrastructure improvements. As our community grows, roads need to grow to accommodate additional traffic. Public safety departments will build new facilities & purchase more public safety vehicles & equipment.

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Your Commissioners

Craig Curry District 1
Kathy Bryant District 2
Matt McClain District 3
Carl Zalak, III District 4
Michelle Stone District 5
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