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…

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…

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…

BTExpress™ Service Now Available

Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, proudly announces the launch of BTExpress™, a new service allowing for online application of business tax receipts as well as updating or requesting a change to an existing business tax account. “Our goal is to provide multiple options in an ongoing effort to meet and exceed the customer service…

One Percent Discount Ends February 28

Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds everyone that the one percent discount on payment of real estate and tangible personal property taxes ends Wednesday, February 28. To receive the one percent discount, payments must be: mailed with a February postmark; left by midnight, CST, February 28, in a 24-hour drop box available at all…

Express Lane Service Now Available

Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, proudly announces the launch of Express Lane, a new service that allows for online renewal and same-day pickup of vehicle, boat or mobile home registration. Residents who renew online before 3 p.m. Monday through Friday can pick up their registration the same day. Renewals after 3 p.m. can be…

Two Percent Discount Ends January 31

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

Partial Payment Plan for Property Taxes

Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds taxpayers there is help for those who may need to make partial payments for their 2017 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…

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…