City of Perry Florida - Community Information

06/01/2026

The City of Perry Water Division in conjunction with the City Fire Department will be flushing fire hydrants in the following areas this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. through 3 p.m. It would be advisable not to do any laundry on these days

N Jefferson St
W Veteran’s Dr
W Wilcox St
N Wilder St
W Julia St
N Calhoun St
W Lafayette St
W Bay St
N Quincy St
N Springfield St
W Leon St
N Alston
E Main St
W Main St
E Green St
W Green St
N Faulkner St

05/22/2026

04/23/2026

🚨 MANDATORY BURN BAN ISSUED FOR TAYLOR COUNTY 🚨Effective today, April 23, 2026, Taylor County Fire Rescue has issued a mandatory burn ban for all of Taylor County due to high wildfire potential, drought conditions, and recent fire activity.This ban will remain in effect until the Taylor County Fire Chief determines
conditions are safe to resume burning.

🚫 WHAT IS PROHIBITED?The following outdoor and open burning activities are strictly forbidden.

Yard & Household Waste: Burning yard debris and household paper products.Recreational Fires: Bonfires, campfires, warming fires, outdoor fireplaces, and chimeneas.

Outdoor Cooking:
All open cooking fires.Pyrotechnics: Use of flares, explosives, fireworks, and sparklers.Hot Work: Outdoor use of metal cutting or welding equipment that produces sparks or molten slag.

✅ WHAT IS ALLOWED?Grilling: Gas or charcoal grills that are contained and monitored for cooking purposes.

Authorized Burns: Pile or broadcast burning specifically authorized by the Florida Forest Service.Help us keep our community safe!

Please spread the word to your neighbors. For questions, contact Taylor County Fire Rescue at 850-838-3500.

03/30/2026

The City of Perry will be closed Friday April 3, 2026 for the Good Friday Holiday

Monday and Tuesday will be regularly scheduled
Thursday customers will receive service Wednesday April 1st
Friday customers will receive service Thursday April 2nd

02/25/2026

The water main break on Jefferson Street has been fully repaired. Today, 2/25/2026, our contractor will begin repairing the damaged roadway and safely filling the excavation area. Paving is expected to be completed by the end of the week, and Jefferson Street will then be fully reopened to traffic.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while our crews worked to resolve this issue and restore service. We appreciate your continued support as we complete the final steps of this repair.

02/22/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE ALERT:

S. Jefferson Street 🚧

Please be advised that S. Jefferson Street is currently closed between Willow Street and East Maurice Linton Road following a traffic crash earlier today.
A vehicle struck a fire hydrant, causing a significant water main break. The resulting free-flow of water has washed out a major section of the roadway.
• Detours: Please follow posted detour signs and expect delays.
• Timeline: Due to the severity of the washout, repairs will be extensive.

There is currently no estimated time for reopening.

We ask for your patience and cooperation as utility crews and road departments work to make the area safe again. Please avoid the area if possible to keep traffic flowing smoothly for residents.

02/01/2026

The City is aware that some residents are experiencing low water pressure due to freezing temperatures. As pipes thaw, leaks may occur. If you notice a leak, please shut off your water at the meter until repairs can be made.

Residents are asked to conserve water by limiting laundry, dishwashing, and avoiding unnecessary water use to help reduce demand on the system.

We are not aware of any busted water mains at this time. There have been several reports of busted pipes and backflow systems on private properties. All of which are contributing to the low water pressure.

The City of Perry water department is actively working to resolve any issues.

01/09/2026

The City of Perry is incredibly grateful to Governor Ron DeSantis for awarding a $25 million CDBG-DR Grant that will allow us to make critical upgrades to our water and wastewater infrastructure.

This investment is a major step forward for our community—strengthening essential services, improving reliability, and supporting long-term growth for our residents and businesses.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Senator Simon and Representative Shoaf for their continued support and advocacy on behalf of Perry. Your leadership and commitment to our city made this possible.

Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more resilient future for Perry.