Escambia County Building Services, Development Services and Code Enforcement staff will attend software training this week, changing the hours some services are available Monday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Dec. 1:

Building Services (permitting and inspections) – will be open from 8 a.m. to noon only

Development Services (planning & zoning) – staff will be available to answer questions and receive application information 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but payments can only be processed 8 a.m. to noon.

Code Enforcement – no changes in hours of operations, but services may be limited

Escambia County is replacing the current citizen portal where citizens apply, search and manage limited permit, inspection, code and planning information to a new software system, MyGovernmentOnline. MyGovernmentOnline is more user-friendly for staff, businesses and citizens, with features including online permit applications, payments, inspection requests, submittal of files, downloading of reports, status reports, contractor and business license management, submitting documents for review and more.