By WashCo Now Staff
Neighbors keep asking about Ronny’s Car Wash at 941 Main St in Chipley, so here is the timeline from public sources.
Site plan approved: July 2025
On July 17, 2025, the Chipley Planning and Zoning Commission approved the site plan, according to the commission’s minutes.
City Council: August 2025
On Aug. 12, 2025, the item went before the Chipley City Council and died for lack of a motion. Residents and council members raised questions about drainage, noise and traffic, according to the council minutes.
Updated plans and approval: December 2025
In December 2025, Washington County News reported that the developers updated the plans and moved the building to the east side of the property, outside the Corridor Development District. The city then found the project compliant and approved it administratively. The co-owner told the News that groundbreaking had begun and that the target opening was March or April 2026.
Permit activity: March 2026
The City of Chipley’s permit report lists a plumbing installation permit at 941 Main St in March 2026.
Where things stand
Ronny’s Car Wash’s own Chipley page still says “coming soon,” with no opening date listed.
What we don’t know yet
We don’t know yet why the car wash hasn’t opened or when it will. WashCo Now has asked the City of Chipley for an update and will share what we hear.
Information as of Oct. 28, 2026. Sources: City of Chipley Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council minutes, the City of Chipley permit report, Washington County News, and Ronny’s Car Wash.
