Escambia County Tax Collector Focuses on Consumer Protection
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, warns residents about a current solicitation being sent to homeowners. A private corporation is soliciting services from homeowners by offering to obtain a copy of the homeowner’s “current grant deed and property assessment profile” for a fee. The solicitation looks official but is a private service that is not…
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 Monday, December 31. To receive the three percent discount, payments must be: made online by midnight, CST, December 31, at EscambiaTaxCollector.com; mailed with a December postmark; left by midnight, December 31,…
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…
Mobile Home and Heavy Truck Registrations Due December 31
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds those residents who own mobile homes, heavy trucks, nine-passenger, for hire and commercial vehicles to renew their registration by December 31. Mobile homes taxed as real property (RP) must display a permanent RP decal. Mobile homes not taxed as real property are subject to annual registration fees. Each…
Escambia County Tax Collector Offers Partial Payment Plan for Property Taxes
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, offers help for those taxpayers who may need to make partial payments for their 2018 property taxes. If a property owner decides to make partial payments, the following information applies: Property owner must submit an application (found on the back of the tax bill, available at the tax collector’s…
Four Percent Discount Ends November 30
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds everyone that the four percent discount on payment of real estate and tangible personal property taxes ends Friday, November 30. To receive the four percent discount, payments must be: mailed with a November postmark; left by midnight, November 30, in a 24-hour drop box available at all locations;…
Escambia Tax Collector Returns $1,048,360 in First Two Years
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announces his office returned $493,425.17 in unspent revenue to the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners for fiscal year 2017 – 2018. His office has returned $1,048,360.37 in his first two years in office. “I am proud to reach this million-dollar milestone in just my second year in office,”…
Collection of 2018 Taxes Begins November 1
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announced the collection of the 2018 real estate and tangible personal property taxes begins November 1. This year’s rolls include 177,890 accounts totaling over $291 million. Bills will be delivered to the post office on October 31 for mailing. Chapter 197.162, Florida Statutes provides discounts for early payments as follows:…
Business Tax Receipt Renewal Deadline Approaching
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds business owners that the deadline to renew their Business Tax Receipt (BTR) is quickly approaching. Businesses may renew their BTRs anytime between now and September 30. Businesses can make online payments and print their renewed BTR at EscambiaTaxCollector.com. “Paying and printing online is easy and secure, and there…
Escambia County Tax Collector Receives State Excellence Award
The Florida Tax Collectors Association (FTCA) presented Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, with the Legacy Award for Continued Excellence in Financial Operations at the Fall Education Forum in Orlando. The award recognizes offices that have achieved innovation, customer focus, a well-managed budget and a clean audit in finance operations. The award is given only…
Over 23,000 Businesses in Escambia County to Receive Renewal Notices
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announced his office mailed Business Tax Receipt (BTR) renewal notices to 23,700 businesses in Escambia County. Businesses may renew their BTRs anytime between now and September 30 without penalty. E-checks and credit cards can be used for online transactions. “Online renewals and our new Business Tax Express option make…
Fees Waived in July for Organ Donation Designation
Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford announces the waiver of replacement and local service fees for anyone wanting to add an organ donor designation to their driver license in the month of July. This month-long event is designed to honor our citizens and neighbors who selflessly gave of themselves as organ, tissue and eye donors….
Kids Tag Art Program Recognized by Governor and Cabinet for $1,000,000 Donated to Classrooms Arts Education
Photo Credit: Stacy Prato, Photographer On Wednesday, June 13, the Governor and Cabinet recognized Florida Tax Collectors for their Kids Tag Art Program, which has raised over $1million for Florida schools through artwork sales and business contributions. One hundred percent of the funds have gone directly to classroom arts education. Over 165,000 students have participated…
Escambia County Tax Certificate Sale on June 1
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announces the tax certificate sale for 2017 delinquent real estate taxes in Escambia County will be held Friday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT at BidEscambia.com. Bidding opened May 4, 2018. Property taxes unpaid as of 4:30 p.m. on May 31 will be eligible for a…
Kids Tag Art Winners Recognized
Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford and Escambia School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas recognized the 2018 Kids Tag Art winners at the Escambia County School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Kids Tag Art is a countywide art design contest and fundraising project exclusively for Escambia County schools. The award-winning designs will be on sale…
Unpaid Taxes Delinquent
Over $13.8 million remains unpaid, representing approximately five percent of the tax roll Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds everyone that all 2017 unpaid real estate and tangible personal property taxes must be paid and receipted by 4:30 p.m. April 30 to avoid being advertised as delinquent. Drop box payments made by midnight April…
Property Tax Payment Installment Plan Deadline Approaching
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds taxpayers that the deadline to enroll in the Property Tax Payment Installment Plan is approaching quickly. Customers may make application for 2018 property taxes in person until 4:30 p.m., CDT, April 30, 2018 and online until 11:59 p.m., CDT, April 30, 2018. By utilizing this plan, taxpayers make…
Escambia County Tax Collector Focuses on Consumer Protection
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, is excited to announce a new program aimed at educating consumers on the importance of checking a used vehicle’s title history before making a purchase. The Florida Tax Collector Association’s Service Corporation has partnered with Auto Data Direct, Inc., a United States Department of Justice approved provider of consumer…
Elected Officials Participate in National Donate Life Month Kick-Off and Pelican Unveiling Event
Register as an organ and tissue donor today at DonateLifeFlorida.org. On April 3, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill, Escambia School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas and Chief Deputy Chip Simmons of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will celebrate National Donate Life Month in Escambia County with a…
Property Taxes Delinquent April 1
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds everyone that 2017 unpaid real estate and tangible property taxes become delinquent April 1. Penalties of three percent for real estate taxes and one and one-half percent for tangible taxes will be assessed. Over $23 million remains unpaid, representing approximately nine percent of the tax roll. To avoid…