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The 2013 Escambia County Tax Certificate Sale for unpaid 2012 real estate taxes will be held online Saturday, June 1, 2013 beginning at 9:00 a.m. CDT. Bidding opens May 9, 2013. For more information or to register as a bidder for the sale, visit https://escambiafl.realtaxlien.com. All taxes remaining unpaid as of midnight April 30, 2013…

Due to a damaged transformer in the downtown area, our offices are not expected to have phone service until approximately noon today. All offices are fully operational except for phone service. Thank you for your patience. Until phone service is restored, you can contact us via email at ectc@escambiataxcollector.com; some services can be completed online…

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles warns the public to be aware of an email spam that surfaced this morning. For more information about this spam warning click here

All Portofino account information has been updated on this website as of 4/12/13, per court order.

Ms. Holley reminds you that all 2012 unpaid real estate and tangible personal property taxes must be paid and receipted by close of business on April 30 to avoid being advertised as delinquent. Click here to read the entire public service announcement.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles warns the public about deceptive websites that pretend to be the official DHSMV website to lure people into paying unnecessary fees. Some official-looking websites require their customers to pay a surcharge for their assistance, while others advertise non-government services and provide outdated or inaccurate information. The…

Two new military service-related license plates now are available to veterans of the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict. The plates only are available to eligible veterans; the fees are the same as regular license plates and require no extra fees to obtain them. To obtain one of these new plates, complete the Application for…

Take advantage of license-free fishing Saturday, April 6, in Florida’s fresh waters Click here for press release from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Have you paid your real estate and/or tangible personal property taxes yet? If not, Janet Holley, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds you that all unpaid taxes will be delinquent April 1. A penalty of 3% for real estate and 1 1/2% for tangible taxes will be assessed. Over $31 million (approximately 13%) of the tax…

All Escambia County Tax Collector offices will be closed for Good Friday March 29, 2013. Offices will resume their normal business hours Monday, April 1, beginning at 8:30AM. If you’re paying your real estate and/or tangible personal property taxes, click here for our latest public service announcement to find out what options are available for…

Florida Fish and WildlifeConservation Commission For immediate release: February 4, 2013Contact: Diane Hirth, 850-410-5291 Photo available on FWC’s Flickr site. FWC unveils plans to conserve 23 species, seeks public comment The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) just posted draft action plans to conserve 23 species of native wildlife and wants the public to…

Do you want to save 1% on your property tax bill? The 1% discount to pay your real estate and tangible personal property taxes ends Thursday, February 28. Click here to read the entire public service announcement.

All Escambia County Tax Collector offices will be closed for Presidents’ Day Monday, February 18, 2013. Offices will resume their normal business hours Tuesday, February 19.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hosting a series of public meetings to help shape the future of deer management in the Florida Panhandle. Meetings will include: Information on proposed Deer Management Units (DMUs) Results of a recent 4,500 person survey Public comment opportunities FWC staff to answer questions Who should attend? Hunters…

Do you want to save 2% on your property tax bill? The 2% discount to pay your real estate and tangible personal property taxes ends Thursday, January 31. Click here to read the entire public service announcement.

Florida Fish and WilflifeConservation CommissionMyFWC.com For immediate release: September 27, 2012Media contact: Kevin Baxter, 727-896-8626 VIRAL DISEASE DETECTED IN NORTH FLORIDA DEER Florida is the latest state to report the presence of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in its white-tailed deer herd. This viral disease has been confirmed in two deer and suspected in at least…

All offices will be closed Monday, January 21, 2013, to observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. Offices will re-open normal business hours Tuesday, January 22.

All Escambia County Tax Collector offices will be open Monday, December 31, 2012, regular business hours.

3% Property Tax Discount Ends Soon All four tax collector offices will be open Monday, December 31, during normal business hours 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., according to Escambia County Tax Collector, Janet Holley. Persons paying their 2012 real estate and tangible personal property taxes who want to receive the 3% discount must make their…

All Escambia County Tax Collector offices will be closed December 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday. Offices will be closed January 1 for the New Year.