Business Climate
Walton County businesses benefit from one of the most favorable business climates in the country. Florida ranks among the best states for businesses and entrepreneurs because of its pro-business state tax policies and competitive cost of doing business. The Walton County Development Services Department and the planning departments in DeFuniak Springs provide useful guidance to navigating the local development process.
Walton County Development Services Department
DeFuniak Springs Planning Department
The Walton County business community is diverse and growing. The hospitality industry leads the county’s major employment sectors, while trade, transportation and utilities and construction together represent more than 34 percent of the county’s employment. Education, healthcare services and public administration round out the top five industry sectors as ranked by employment.