Shalimar – Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson is pleased to announce another successful year of Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property tax collection for the Citizens and Taxing Authorities of Okaloosa County. The 2015 Tax Roll was set at $216 million; collection began in November 2015 and recently concluded with the Online Tax Certificate …
New Niceville Location: TAX COLLECTOR PROFESSIONAL CENTRE BUILDING DEDICATION
A Grand Opening and Dedication Ceremony is planned for December 4, 2015 from 11:45am – 2pm at the new Niceville location of the Tax Collector Professional Centre. Tax Collector Ben Anderson says, “In honor of our local neighbors, we are going to have a ribbon cutting ceremony and want those interested to stop by and …
NICEVILLE TAX OFFICE MOVING
The Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Niceville Branch office on Highway 85 will be moving to a new location on John Sims Parkway. Due to the relocation, the current Niceville Branch will close at 5pm on Wednesday, October 21st and will reopen on Monday, October 26th in our NEW LOCATION – 701 John Sims Parkway at …
MILLIONS SAVED USING EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson announces, “During November Okaloosa County property owners saved over $6.1 million dollars on their tax bills by taking advantage of the 4% early payment discount.” He continues, “We collected over $153 million dollars, which led to such an enormous savings across the board for those who utilized the discount. …
VEHICLE REGISTRATION RENEWAL FEES LOWERED
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson encourages motorists to take advantage of the State’s reduction of Vehicle Registration Renewal Fees beginning September 1st. “The Governor signed legislation earlier this year that will save Florida motorists $395 million dollars in Vehicle Renewal Fees, based on an average savings of up to $25.00 per registration.” Anderson continues, …
PATRIOTS’ TRAIL GETS HELP FROM TAX OFFICE
The Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office presented the Greater Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce a check for money raised to support the Col. Bud and Dorie Day Patriots’ Trail. Those attending the check presentation included Tax Collector Ben Anderson, Fort Walton Beach Tax Collector’s Office Manager Cristina Davenport, Tax Collector employee Nikki Davidson, Mrs. …
TAX COLLECTOR TEAM CONDUCTS WORKSHOPS ON TAX CERTIFICATE SALE
Representatives from the Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office will be speaking to Civic groups and organizations around the county, educating citizens on the annual Tax Certificate Sale. Winning bidders can earn between 5% – 18% interest. Tax Collector Ben Anderson says, “These workshops are a great place for us to share valuable information with our …
TAX PAYMENT INSTALLMENT PLAN AVAILABLE
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson encourages taxpayers to take advantage of the Tax Installment Plan available for property owners. Using the Tax Installment Plan, Taxpayers still receive a 3.375% discount and payments can be divided into four payments over a one year period rather than having to pay one lump sum. To participate in …
IMPORTANT TAX PAYMENT DEADLINES
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson would like to remind Citizens that March 31st is the deadline to pay their 2013 Real Estate Property Taxes and Tangible Personal Property Taxes. Property taxes not paid by March 31st become delinquent and begin accruing interest and advertising fees, which are added to the gross amount due. Anderson …
TAX COLLECTOR FUND RAISING PROJECT HELPS ELEMENTARY ART DEPARTMENTS
The Okaloosa County Tax Collector, in partnership with the Okaloosa County School District, is pleased to announce the results of the recent Kids Tag Art fundraiser and art contest. Tax Collector Ben Anderson says, “The Kids Tag Art program, where 5th graders get to design and create their own specialty plate, garnered $5,536.00 for participating …