The Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s office has opened the 2022 Property Tax Roll for collection. Opening the tax roll early on October 21, 2022, provides taxpayers eleven (11) additional days to take advantage of the 4% early payment discount. Property tax notices will mail out on October 31, but as of the opening of the …
Consumer Alert: Florida Homeowner Assistance Fund
CONSUMER ALERT You may qualify for the Florida Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program to help mitigate financial hardships associated with the pandemic by assisting with the payment of delinquent property taxes. This program is managed by The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s office does not deem who is eligible, nor …
KIDS TAG ART PROGRAM DELIVERS SMILES AND FUNDS TO OKALOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS
It was a full house at the Okaloosa County School Board meeting, Monday evening, as Tax Collector Ben Anderson and Sheriff Eric Aden presented certificates to the Award of Distinction winners of the Kids Tag Art Program. Along with Superintendent Marcus Chambers, Anderson and Aden recognized two winners from each participating school. The Kids …
TAX COLLECTOR AGENTS TO CONTACT DELINQUENT BUSINESSES
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Agents will begin calling delinquent business owners and operators on February 1st. Okaloosa County businesses must obtain and annually renew a Business Tax Receipt (BTR), formerly known as an Occupational License. The deadline to renew Business Tax Receipts each year is September 30th, after which they become delinquent. Okaloosa County Tax …
OKALOOSA COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS SAVE MILLIONS
Over $9.1 million was saved by Okaloosa County Property owners who took advantage of the 4% early payment discount last month. “Our office collected $228.5 million during November, with over 66% of that total collected using our convenient and secure online services, “shared Tax Collector Ben Anderson. “The best part is that the millions of dollars saved …
2021 PROPERTY TAX ROLL OPENS EARLY
Shalimar, FL – The Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s office has opened the 2021 Property Tax Roll for collection. The early opening means taxpayers have ten additional days to take advantage of the 4% early payment discount. Property tax notices will mail out on October 29, but as of today, Property Owners can search, view, and …
NICEVILLE OFFICE LOBBY TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE
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 …
KIDS TAG ART PROGRAM BREAKS $100k
Shalimar, FL – Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson was joined by Superintendent Marcus Chambers and Sheriff Eric Aden in presenting certificates to three Choice Award winners before the School Board meeting Monday night during the Kids Tag Art program presentation. The remaining 20 Award of Distinction winners received their certificates prior to the end …