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Scott Lunsford Tax Collector Escambia County, Florida
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds those residents who own mobile homes, heavy pickups, nine-passenger, for hire and commercial vehicles to renew their registration by December 31. Mobile homes taxed as real property must display a permanent RP decal. Mobile homes not taxed as real property are subject to yearly registration fees. Each section…
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;…
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…
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…
