Ponte Vedra Beach has no City Hall; St. Johns County runs local services. Commissioner Krista Joseph, District 4: 904-209-0304. Sheriff non-emergency: 904-824-8304.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Names, phones and emails come from St. Johns County’s Board of County Commissioners pages, its “Who Do I Call?” page, department pages, the Sheriff’s Office and the utilities’ own sites.
Ponte Vedra Beach has no City Hall. It is unincorporated, so local government is St. Johns County: a five-member Board of County Commissioners elected by district, a County Administrator who runs day-to-day operations and elected constitutional officers such as the Sheriff and Tax Collector. County offices are at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. For general questions, call County Administration at 904-209-0530.
Emergencies: 911. Sheriff’s Office non-emergency: 904-824-8304.
For anything on public property (potholes, ditches, streetlights), use the county’s SJC Connect app; for private property problems, use PRIDE.
Your county commissioner
Krista Joseph, District 4, represents the Ponte Vedra area, the county’s district page shows. Phone 904-209-0304, bcc4kjoseph@sjcfl.us. District lines can split neighborhoods, so confirm yours with the county’s MySJCFL district lookup.
| District | Commissioner | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Whitehurst | 904-209-0301 | bcc1cwhitehurst@sjcfl.us |
| 2 | Sarah Arnold | 904-209-0302 | bcc2sarnold@sjcfl.us |
| 3 | Clay Murphy, chair | 904-209-0303 | bcc3cmurphy@sjcfl.us |
| 4 | Krista Joseph | 904-209-0304 | bcc4kjoseph@sjcfl.us |
| 5 | Ann Taylor, vice chair | 904-209-0305 | bcc5ataylor@sjcfl.us |
The board meets at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the County Auditorium. The next meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 20. See our public notices index.
County officials
- County Administrator: Joy Andrews; County Administration, 904-209-0530
- Sheriff: Robert A. Hardwick, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, 4015 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine; non-emergency 904-824-8304
- Tax Collector: Jennifer Ravan, 904-209-2250 (Ponte Vedra Branch, 151 Sawgrass Corners Drive)
- Property Appraiser: Eddie Creamer, 904-827-5500
- Supervisor of Elections: Vicky Oakes, 904-823-2238
- Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller: 904-819-3600
Common problems and the number to call
| Problem | Who | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Overgrown lots, illegal signs, RVs and boats stored in view, unpermitted home businesses | Code Enforcement | 904-209-0734, codenf@sjcfl.us |
| Short-term vacation rental complaints | Short-term rental hotline | 904-320-2442 |
| Noise, barking dogs, construction too early or late, loose livestock | Sheriff’s Office | 904-824-8304 |
| Stray or dangerous animals | Animal Control | 904-209-0746 |
| Pet adoption, lost pets | Pet Center, 130 N. Stratton Road | 904-209-6190 |
| Potholes, ditches, driveways in the right of way | Road and Bridge | 904-209-0266 |
| Drainage at new construction | Drainage | 904-209-0722 |
| Building without a permit, unlicensed contractors | Contractor Licensing | 904-827-6820 |
| Permits and inspections | Building Department | 904-827-6800 |
| Trash not picked up, dumping | Solid Waste | 904-827-6980 |
| Septic leaks, wells, rats, animal bites | Environmental Health | 904-506-6081 |
| Open burning in progress | Fire Rescue dispatch (24 hours) | 904-829-2228 |
| Hurricanes and evacuation | Emergency Management | 904-824-5550 |
Code Enforcement enforces a Ponte Vedra and Dolphin Cove grass ordinance (Ordinance 93-25) in addition to countywide rules, the county says.
Water, sewer and power
- St. Johns County Utility Department customers: 904-209-2700 (option 4 for customer service), 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays; leaks and outages after hours, 904-209-2745; boil water notice hotline, 904-209-2731.
- Electricity: depending on your address, Beaches Energy Services (24-hour line 904-247-6171), FPL (800-468-8243) or JEA (904-665-6000). See our power outage guide.
What this means for you
- Save the Sheriff’s non-emergency number, 904-824-8304; there is no city police department.
- Contact Commissioner Joseph’s office for county issues in the Ponte Vedra area.
- Use SJC Connect or PRIDE to get a tracking number for a complaint.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ponte Vedra Beach have a mayor or City Hall?
No. Ponte Vedra Beach is unincorporated. The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners and County Administrator Joy Andrews run local government from 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine.
Who is the county commissioner for Ponte Vedra Beach?
Krista Joseph represents District 4, which includes the Ponte Vedra area. Her office number is 904-209-0304 and her email is bcc4kjoseph@sjcfl.us. Check your district with the county’s MySJCFL lookup.
What is the non-emergency number for police in Ponte Vedra Beach?
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, which polices Ponte Vedra Beach, takes non-emergency calls at 904-824-8304. Call 911 for emergencies.
Who do I call about code enforcement in Ponte Vedra Beach?
St. Johns County Code Enforcement, 904-209-0734 or codenf@sjcfl.us. You can also report issues through the county’s PRIDE system or the SJC Connect app.
Who handles animal control in Ponte Vedra Beach?
St. Johns County Animal Control, 904-209-0746. The county Pet Center, 130 N. Stratton Road, St. Augustine, is at 904-209-6190.
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