FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS & TEENS BEGIN 2 JUNE 2026  AT 11:15AM, LOCATION: GORDAN L SANDS JR PAVILION 400 4TH AVE.

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"BURN BAN HAS CEASED"

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 

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Pickle Ball Court RFP Documents (click here)

Jefferson Smith Park RFP Documents (click here)

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PHASE 11 SEVERE WATER SHORTAGE, CLICK BELOW LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION

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AWARENESS:

WASTE PRO WILL NOT PICK UP YARD DEBRIS ON EMPTY LOTS. PLEASE, DO NOT PUT YOUR DEBRIS ON THE EMPTY LOTS. LOOK AT THE WASTE PRO SCHEDULE FOR EVERY OTHER WEEK OF DEBRIS PICK UP.

AS OF 1 OCT 2025 WASTE PRO WILL NO LONGER PICK UP RECYCLE ITEMS. HOWEVER, YOU MAY TAKE YOUR RECYCLE ITEMS TO LISTED LOCATIONS: 1551 COUNTY ROAD 309 CRESCENT CITY-----140 COUNTY LANDFILL ROAD PALATKA----111 HICKORY LANE INTERLACHEN       

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New information: You can pay your Utility bill by phone. However, you MUST have your account number. The number: 386-284-4116

Click Here to view Welaka Employment Opportunities

Welcome to Welaka!

Our residents consider Welaka to be a hidden gem, a special place we call HOME!

We hope visitors will meet new friends, enjoy our restaurants and spend time simply taking in all the beauty of our surroundings!

Town Hall Hiring - Please see "NEWS" tab for more information

If you are NOT signed up for Emergency alerts, google this and takes you directly to the sign in page:

Putnamalert.com

Putnam County Alert System: http://member.everbridge.net/453003085613768/login
If you have signed up, revisit your information to ensure the information is correct.
“Make sure your alerts on your cell phones are turned on”

Please visit our Municode website for all of Welaka's Documents (Please click on link)
(This website is a work in progress and will continue to be updated)

WELAKA BUILDING DEPARTMENT (Please click on links below)
Welaka's Building Application
Once completed, please submit application to the Welaka Town Hall, or email to PlanReviewDaytona@UniversalEngineering.com
Universal's Building Department Search/Permitting & Inspection Citizen Portal

Putnam County Impact Fees:   https://www.putnam-fl.gov/2025/09/18/impact-fee-notice/

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WELAKA TREE BOARD (Please click on links below)
Florida State Statute 163.045 - Local Tree Regulations
ORD 2024-02 Welaka Tree Ordinance

*We are currently seeking members for the Welaka Town Tree Board. The Tree Board works to provide for care, nurturing and replacement of trees and shrubs with the Town of Welaka. The board meets monthly/bi-monthly during all months except Summer (June-July-August).*  Please contact Brown, Janis (janisbrown48@gmail.com) or Plarske, Sandy (splarske10@gmail.com) if questions or interested.

WELAKA TOWN CHARTER (Please click on links below)
1947 Town Charter
ORD 2024-03: Referendum & Proposed Charter Amendments w/Exhibit A, Town Charter
ORD 77-1: Amending Charter to Current Form of Council

TOWN OF WELAKA BOARD & COMMITTEE MEMBER VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS
* Must Be a Welaka Resident and have a referral from a Town Council Member and the State's Financial Form 1 may be required annually.
Board Member Volunteer Application (Please click on link)
Committee Member Volunteer Application (Please click on link)

Welaka Public Records Request Form (Please click on link)

WELAKA BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT - Begins October 1st each year (Please click on link)

ORD 2023-09 - Welaka Utility Rates (Please click on link)

Welaka's NEFRC Downtown Visioning Magazine

Flooding Vulnerability Assessment Presentation from January 29, 2025 Saltus Public Meeting #1 

Charter: City Government 101 - Florida Leagues of Cities