Shalimar, FL – The Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Niceville Office lobby will be closed to the public from Monday, August 30th through Friday, September 10th. With the recent increase in COVID cases, the office has begun to experience staffing shortages, leading to longer wait times and a poor customer experience. To alleviate these, the office …
RECORD-BREAKING PROPERTY TAX YEAR CONCLUDES
Shalimar, FL – Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson announces the closure of the record-breaking 2020 Property Tax year, a year in which all but $635.13 of the $268 million tax roll was collected and disbursed. “The 2020 property tax collection cycle was one for the record books,” shared Ben Anderson. “Despite the challenges COVID-19 …
COUNTY BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT RENEWALS START JULY 1ST
Shalimar, FL – The Okaloosa County Tax Collector Office’s Business Collections Department reminds citizens to renew their Business Tax Receipts (BTR). Business Tax Receipts are issued by the Tax Collector to all businesses operating in Okaloosa County. Anyone providing merchandise or services to the public, even if only a one-person company or home-based occupation, must …
MILLIONS SAVED BY OKALOOSA COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS
Shalimar, FL – Okaloosa County Property Owners saved more than $8.4 million by taking advantage of the 4% early payment discount last month. “Our offices collected $211.9 million during November, with over $126 million of that total collected using our convenient and secure online services,“ states Tax Collector Ben Anderson. Anderson continues, “The millions saved …
PROPERTY TAX DISCOUNT PERIOD DEADLINE APPROACHING
Shalimar, FL – The deadline to receive a 4% discount on your property taxes is approaching. Tax Collector Ben Anderson shares, “The last day to receive the 4% discount on 2020 property taxes is Monday, November 30th. Last November, 80,000 property owners took advantage of the November discount, resulting in savings to them of nearly …
TAX COLLECTOR OFFERS TIME AND MONEY SAVING OPTIONS FOR PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES
Okaloosa County property owners who pay 2020 property taxes in November will receive a 4% discount. Tax Collector Ben Anderson shares, “Last November, 80,000 property owners took advantage of the November discount, resulting in savings to them of nearly $8 million.” The final day to receive the discount on 2020 property taxes is Monday, November …
TAX COLLECTOR ENCOURAGES ONLINE PAYMENTS OF PROPERTY TAXES
The Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s office encourages property owners to pay property taxes online. “This year, more than ever, we’re urging our customers to take advantage of our secure online payment options at OkaloosaTax.com. With the transition to appointment-only service for DMV related transactions, our ability to provide in-person service for property tax payments will be …