Economic Development

Washington County is proof that you can have the best of both worlds.  Washington County is one of the few counties to successfully blend a rural quality of life with state-of-the-art business amenities.

Progressive county and town governments have embraced one-stop permitting, property tax abatement, partial waiver of occupational licenses, Enterprise Zone and Hub Zone Empowerment Program designations.

Quality businesses and industries are welcome.  The Economic Development Council for Washington County works hard to ease the way for relocating or startup businesses.

The Chipley Industrial Park offers full service sites for manufacturers and light industry.  A second industrial park site of 220 acres is under development.

Chipley Industrial Park

156 acres, 60% of which is occupied, in the southwest corner of the City of Chipley.  Park expansion plans are presently being developed.  A second industrial park site of 220 acres is under development.  The Chipley Industrial Park is within designated State Enterprise Zone.  Property Tax Exemptions for qualified manufacturing projects and distribution facilities are available. 

Contact the Washington County Chamber of Commerce / Economic Development Council for more information.