Three Percent Discount Ends December 31

Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds everyone that the three percent discount on payment of real estate and tangible personal property taxes ends Sunday, December 31. To receive the three percent discount, payments must be: mailed with a December postmark; left by midnight, December 31, in a 24-hour drop box available at all locations;…

Lifetime Sportsman License Promotion

Governor Scott signed a proclamation authorizing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to offer Lifetime Sportsman’s Licenses for Florida children and young adults at a reduced cost. The license currently costs up to $1,000, but from now through December 31, the price will be reduced by 25 percent for Florida residents who are…

Property Tax Payment Installment Plan Available

Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, encourages taxpayers to take advantage of the Tax Payment Installment Plan and pay next year’s tangible or property tax quarterly. By utilizing this plan, taxpayers may elect to prepay their next year’s taxes by making four quarterly payments instead of one lump sum payment. Each quarterly bill will receive…

Return Mail Postmark Honored

If your tax payment was returned by the Post Office to you incorrectly labeled “RETURN TO SENDER – NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED – UNABLE TO FORWARD” you can still receive the four percent discount by presenting or sending in the original returned envelope postmarked November 30 or before with your payment. The Post Office has informed…