News/Media Center
2020Year Archive
Our goal is to keep our citizens well informed about our office and the services we provide. Here you can find the most recent updates regarding our organization, services, legislative updates, community outreach initiatives, and much more.
Collection of 2020 Property Taxes Begins November 1
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announced the collection of the 2020 real estate and tangible personal property taxes begins November 1. This year's rolls include 179,704 accounts totaling over $320 million. Bills…
Tax Collector Offices Closed October 12
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s office will be closed Columbus Day, Monday, October 12, 2020. Citizens are encouraged to visit our virtual office at EscambiaTaxCollector.com to conduct most tax collector business 24 hours…
Tax Collector Offices Closed Due to Severe Weather
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s office will be closed Wednesday, September 16, 2020 due to the potential of severe weather from Hurricane Sally. We anticipate being able to reopen at 8:30 a.m., Thursday,…
Tax Collector Offices Closed Due to Severe Weather
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s office will be closed Tuesday, September 15, 2020, due to the potential of severe weather from Hurricane Sally. We anticipate being able to reopen at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday,…
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 any time between now and…
Tax Collector Offices Closed September 7
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s office will be closed Monday, September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to serving you when we reopen at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, September…
Tax Collector Reminds Citizens of COVID-19 Protocols for All Offices
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds all Escambia County citizens of the following protocols for all offices to help mitigate COVID-19 risks: Services are limited to Escambia County residents only Masks…
Tax Collector Offers Saturday Hours for Driver License Transactions ONLY
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announces another Saturday event for driver license transactions by appointment only at our Marcus Pointe location, 6451 North “W” Street, on Saturday, June 20, 2020 beginning…
Tax Collector Offers Saturday Hours for Driver License Transactions ONLY
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announces that Saturday driver license transactions will be available by appointment only on June 13, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our Marcus Pointe…
Escambia County Tax Certificate Sale on June 1
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announces the tax certificate sale for 2019 delinquent real estate taxes in Escambia County will be held on Monday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 3…
Tax Collector Reopening Lobbies with Limited Access and Services Escambia County Residents Only
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announces the following business changes to mitigate COVID-19 risks as offices reopen with limited access and services. All offices will be open on Monday, May 11, 2020. Transactions…
Tax Collector Office Transitioning Back to Face-to-Face Services
Following the guidance of the Governor’s “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step.” plan, the Escambia County Tax Collector’s office is beginning to transition back to limited, in-person transactions over the next several days. Services will…
Expiration Dates Extended with Updated Emergency Order
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announces that due to the COVID-19 crisis the emergency order impacting the effective date of driver licenses and identification cards has been extended. The order authorizes…
Partial Payment Plan for 2019 Property Taxes
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds taxpayers there is help for those who may need to make partial payment on their 2019 real estate and tangible property taxes. If a property owner…
Deadline for 2019 Property Taxes Extended to April 15, 2020
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, is excited to announce the deadline for citizens and businesses to pay property taxes has been extended to April 15, 2020. Many payment options are available: online…
Tax Collector Offices Continue to Serve Citizens
During this trying time, the employees of the Escambia County Tax Collector’s office are working hard to serve citizens in new ways and with new tools. While our lobbies and call center are…
Tax Collector Offices Closed to Public
In compliance with the directive from Governor Ron DeSantis to close all public buildings to the public, all tax collector offices will be closed effective 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 202. Employees will…
Property Taxes Delinquent April 1
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds everyone that 2019 unpaid real estate and tangible property taxes become delinquent April 1. Penalties of three percent for real estate taxes and one and…
Tax Collector COVID-19 Changes
In order to mitigate exposure risks, Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, will make business changes to reduce the number of people in the lobbies at all offices. The following changes will be…
Minimize Your Exposure Risk
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds citizens that they can protect their health and the health of others while still doing business with our office. Minimize your time in the office Get…