We Buy Land in Sunny Hills, FL

Updated November 6, 2026 by SWFL Land

Looking for a land buyer in Sunny Hills, FL? SWFL Land (Libera Capital Group LLC) is a direct cash buyer of vacant lots and acreage in Sunny Hills and across Washington County. Owners usually get a written offer within 24 hours and close through a licensed Florida title company. Wholesalers and agents can submit Sunny Hills land deals and usually hear back within 24 hours.

Sunny Hills is a pre-platted lot community in southern Washington County. The Deltona Corporation began it in the late 1960s as a planned city for about 60,000 people, and the Washington County Chamber of Commerce reports it was platted in 1971 and 1972 with 24,301 residential lots. Only about 619 homes have been built, so most of its 220 miles of streets run past empty lots. That gap between platted lots and built homes is what makes Sunny Hills land different: many owners hold lots bought decades ago, the county itself has owned and resold lots, and a special assessment is billed on every lot each year.

This page covers the land we buy in Sunny Hills, water and sewer, the MSBU assessment, building rules, growth from Bay County and how to look up your parcel. We buy single lots, groups of lots and acreage. You get a written cash offer usually within 24 hours, close in 7 to 21 days through a licensed Florida title company, pay no commissions or fees, and we pay standard closing costs. Sell as-is from anywhere. Call (239) 686-0823 or request a cash offer online.

Sunny Hills Land We Buy

• Platted residential lots: Any of the lots in the platted units, which make up most of the community’s land.
• Lots on paved streets without homes: Lots along the many paved streets that still have no houses on them.
• Lots near the golf course: Parcels near the 18-hole Sunny Hills Golf and Country Club course.
• Lake and pond lots: Lots on or near the community’s 26 lakes and ponds, including the Boat Lake area.
• Lots in sewered units: Lots in the units served by public sewer, which can be built without a septic system.
• Adjoining lot groups: Two or more lots side by side, often bought together decades ago.
• SR 77 corridor land: Parcels near State Road 77, the main road between Chipley and Panama City.

How Selling Sunny Hills Land Works

1. Send the address or parcel ID. The Washington County parcel number or the unit, block and lot from your deed is enough.
2. Get a written offer, usually within 24 hours. We check the unit, road, water and sewer availability and flood zone, then send a written cash offer.
3. Title opens with a licensed Florida title company. The title company handles back taxes, unpaid assessments, liens and payoffs from the proceeds.
4. Close in 7 to 21 days. Sign remotely or in person, and get paid by wire or check.

About Land in Sunny Hills

Location and Size

Sunny Hills is an unincorporated community in southern Washington County along State Road 77, north of Greenhead and roughly halfway between Chipley and Panama City. The Chamber of Commerce puts Chipley, the county seat, about 18 miles north and Panama City about 25 miles south. It uses ZIP code 32428 and is in the Central time zone. The Chamber describes the community as about 28 square miles (17,743 acres), nearly 5 percent of Washington County’s land, with 3,829 acres of greenbelts and natural preserves in the master plan. Other sources describe the original Deltona holding as larger, roughly 25,000 acres, so treat acreage figures as approximate.

The road network is the community’s most unusual feature. The Chamber counts 220 miles of roads in Sunny Hills, which it says is 55 percent of the paved roads in Washington County. There are no public schools inside the community; students are bused to schools in Vernon and Chipley.

Deltona and the Platted Lots

The Deltona Corporation, a developer of planned cities, started Sunny Hills in the late 1960s and subdivided the lots in the 1970s. Roads were built and lots were sold, but the city of 60,000 never arrived. That left about 24,301 platted residential lots and roughly 1,200 residents, according to the Chamber. Many lots changed hands for decades without anyone building on them, and some came back to Washington County, which has sold county-owned Sunny Hills lots at public sale to return them to the tax rolls. A 2021 Washington County News report said about 122 lots had sold in the prior year.

Building has picked up. In June 2024, Homes by Deltona marked 50 homes built in Sunny Hills over two years, reported more than 350 dump sites cleaned up, and said it works with the county and the Sunny Hills MSBU. Washington County Commissioner David Corbin said in April 2026 that the number of homes served by the water system had grown by several hundred and pointed to building on the Deltona lots as a cause of strain. He also said the county cannot legally stop owners from building on lots they own.

Water, Sewer and Septic

Water and sewer in Sunny Hills are private, not county run. Sunny Hills Utility Company applied to the Florida Public Service Commission in 2013 to take over the water and wastewater system from Aqua Utilities Florida, and it filed for a water rate increase in 2022 (PSC Docket No. 20220066-WS) with U.S. Water Services Corporation listed as its representative. WJHG reported in April 2026 that U.S. Water Services Corporation owns and operates the system, that residents complained of discolored and foul-smelling water, and that the county planned to send the company a letter demanding answers. The company said it had seen only isolated incidents and that tests showed no bacteria. Commissioner Corbin described the system as about 40 to 50 years old.

The Chamber says water is available to all built homes and will be extended to new ones, and that public sewer serves certain units with capacity for 2,800 homes. Lots outside the sewered units need a septic system, which is permitted through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection onsite sewage program. Power is uneven: the 2021 county report noted that some lots have existing power poles and some do not. Before building, confirm water, sewer and power at the specific lot.

The Sunny Hills MSBU

Sunny Hills lots are assessed by a Washington County Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU). The Chamber states the assessment is about $30 per lot and has historically risen about 5 percent a year. Homes by Deltona said in 2024 that its renovation of the community entrance freed MSBU funds for other parts of the community, and the 2021 county report listed repaved roads, broadband access and LED lighting on the boulevard as recent improvements. The charge is billed with property taxes, so an owner of several unused lots pays it on each one every year, and unpaid assessments follow the same delinquency path as unpaid taxes.

Zoning, Permitting and Flood Maps

Because Sunny Hills is unincorporated, the Washington County Planning Department regulates land development there under the county Land Development Code, Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. The county notes that its flood maps are maintained by the Northwest Florida Water Management District and asks buyers to contact the Planning Department before purchase to verify flood information. Low lots near the lakes and ponds should be checked on the FEMA map before anyone plans a home pad or septic system. Where gopher tortoise burrows are present, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission requires a permit for clearing or construction within 25 feet of a potentially occupied burrow.

Growth From Bay County

Sunny Hills sits on the road between Chipley and Panama City, and its demand follows Bay County. Washington County Administrator Jeff Massey told Washington County News in 2021 that Bay County is growing northward and residents are looking to Washington County’s south end. New home building since then, and the strain on the water system, show that the lots are being used, but the vast majority of platted lots in Sunny Hills remain empty.

What Affects the Value of Sunny Hills Land

• Sewer or septic: Lots in sewered units avoid the cost of a septic system.
• Water and power at the lot: Some lots have power poles and water mains nearby, and some do not.
• Paved frontage and neighbors: Lots on streets that already have homes versus streets with none.
• Lake, pond or golf frontage: Lots on the 26 lakes and ponds or near the golf course.
• Annual MSBU charge: About $30 per lot per the Chamber, rising over time.
• Lot count: With more than 24,000 platted lots, adjoining groups and buildable homesites stand out from single interior lots.
• Flood zone: Lots in or near the lake and pond areas should be checked on the FEMA map.

Common Sunny Hills Selling Situations

• Taxes and MSBU charges in arrears: See selling land with back taxes in Florida.
• Inherited lots: Lots bought decades ago can pass to heirs who live elsewhere. Read selling inherited land and selling probate land.
• Dumping or overgrowth notices: Vacant lots can draw code action. See selling land with code liens.
• Lots without usable access: See selling landlocked land.
• Deed restrictions or title issues: We buy land with deed restrictions, restrictive covenants, clouded title, missing heirs, unreleased mortgages, old liens or boundary questions. A licensed Florida title company reviews the title, and we make our offer on the land as it stands.
• Weighing a tax deed or listing: Compare cash buyer vs listing vs tax deed, check what’s my lot worth and run the land sale proceeds calculator.

Looking Up Your Washington County Parcel

• Washington County Property Appraiser (qPublic Washington County): owner, legal description with unit, block and lot, and assessed value.
• Washington County Tax Collector (washingtoncountytaxcollector.com): the tax bill with the MSBU assessment and any unpaid years.
• Washington County Clerk official records (washingtonclerk.com): recorded deeds, plats, mortgages and liens.
• Washington County Planning Department (washingtonfl.gov): land use, zoning and flood information before you build or buy.
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov): the effective flood zone for the lot.

For other land in the county, see we buy land in Washington County. Before selling, review the Florida land due diligence checklist.

Sunny Hills Land Selling FAQs

Can I build on my Sunny Hills lot?

Many lots can be built on, and new homes are going up. Whether yours can depends on zoning, flood zone, water and power availability, and either sewer or septic approval. Contact the Washington County Planning Department before planning a home.

How many lots are in Sunny Hills?

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce reports 24,301 platted residential lots and about 619 homes, so most lots are vacant.

Who developed Sunny Hills?

The Deltona Corporation began Sunny Hills in the late 1960s as a planned city for about 60,000 residents and subdivided the lots in the 1970s.

Do Sunny Hills lots have water and sewer?

A private utility, owned and operated by U.S. Water Services Corporation according to 2026 reporting, provides water. Public sewer serves certain units only, so many lots need septic.

What is the Sunny Hills MSBU assessment?

It is a Washington County special assessment billed on each lot with property taxes. The Chamber puts it at about $30 per lot, historically rising about 5 percent a year.

Is Sunny Hills in Washington County or Bay County?

Sunny Hills is in Washington County, on SR 77 north of the Bay County line. Panama City is about 25 miles south.

Land Buyers in Sunny Hills: Quick Answers

Who buys land for cash in Sunny Hills, FL?

SWFL Land (Libera Capital Group LLC) buys Sunny Hills lots, lot groups and acreage for cash. Call 239-686-0823 or email info@swflland.com for a written offer, usually within 24 hours.

Does SWFL Land buy Sunny Hills lots with back taxes or liens?

Yes. We buy lots with back taxes, unpaid MSBU assessments, code liens and title problems, and the title company pays them from the proceeds at closing.

How fast can I sell my Sunny Hills land?

Most sales close in 7 to 21 days after you accept the written offer. You can sign remotely from anywhere.

Ready to Sell Your Sunny Hills Land?

Send us your Sunny Hills unit, block and lot or parcel ID and get a written cash offer, usually within 24 hours. No commissions, no fees, and we pay standard closing costs. Call (239) 686-0823 or request your cash offer online.

Sources

• Washington County Chamber of Commerce: Sunny Hills
• WJHG: Washington County commissioner speaks out on Sunny Hills water issues (April 2026)
• Florida PSC: Sunny Hills Utility Company rate application, Docket 20220066-WS
• Florida PSC: Sunny Hills Utility Company transfer notice (2013)
• Washington County News: Sunny Hills lot sales (July 2021)
• Washington County News: Homes by Deltona celebration (June 2024)
• Washington County Planning Department
• FDEP: Onsite Sewage Program Transfer
• FWC: Gopher Tortoise Permits
• Sunny Hills, Florida (location, Deltona history)
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center