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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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…