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 …
DELINQUENT BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson would like to inform business owners that Business Collection Agents from the Tax Collector’s Office are in the process of collecting delinquent Business Tax Receipts (BTR’s). Formally known as an Occupational License, BTRs are required to conduct business in Okaloosa County. Anderson says, “Business Collection Agents will call on …
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 …
NOVEMBER’S 4% DISCOUNT ON PROPERTY TAX BILLS = BIG SAVINGS FOR TAXPAYERS
Be sure to take advantage of the 4% early payment discount on your property taxes by getting your payment to our Office on or before November 30th. Tax Collector Ben Anderson says, “We all look for ways to save money and this early payment discount is a great way to do just that!” Anderson says, …
PROPERTY TAX BILLS AND DISCOUNT
Ft. Walton Beach, FL – Tax bills should be arriving any day now and if paid by the end of the month, Property Owners can take advantage of a 4% early payment discount. Tax Collector Ben Anderson says, “Tax bills were mailed on October 30, with November 30th being the deadline to receive that 4% …
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 …
TAX CERTIFICATE SALE WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED
The Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office is pleased to announce that we will once again be hosting workshops for the upcoming 2015 Tax Certificate Sale. Tax Collector Ben Anderson says, “Representatives from the Tax Department will be educating citizens on the annual Tax Certificate Sale where winning bidders can earn between 5% – 18% interest.” …
PROPERTY TAX INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson is pleased to announce that taxpayers can now register for the Property Tax Installment Plan online. By utilizing the Installment Plan option, Taxpayers receive a 3.375% discount and payments can be divided into four payments over a one year period. Anderson says, “This plan allows Taxpayers to avoid the …
IMPORTANT TAX PAYMENT DEADLINES
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson would like to remind Citizens that March 31st is the deadline to pay their 2014 Real Estate Property Taxes and Tangible Personal Property Taxes. Property taxes not paid by March 31st become delinquent and will be subject to delinquency interest and advertising fees, which are added to the gross …
KIDS TAG ART 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 has raised $9,091.00 for participating elementary schools at a time when money for art curriculum is …