Residents Can Receive Same-Day Renewal Concealed Weapon Licenses

Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announces that local residents renewing their concealed weapon license now will be able to receive their renewed card the same day upon successful submission of their application. “We are excited to offer this additional service to our citizens,” Lunsford said. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with the…

Statewide System Outages Limiting Services

News Release                                                                                                                       June 19, 2017     Statewide System Outages Limiting Services   Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announces all offices are experiencing registration and title issuance outages due to a statewide system outage.   All county-maintained systems are fully functional, therefore, offices are able to process property and tangible tax payments, business tax…

Kids Tag Art Winners Recognized

Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford and Escambia School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas recognized the 2017 Kids Tag Art winners at the Escambia County School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Kids Tag Art is a countywide art design contest and fundraising project exclusively for Escambia County schools. The award-winning designs are now on sale…

May is Motorcycle and Bicycle Awareness Month

This month, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is reminding motorists statewide to share the road with motorcycles and bicycles in an effort to reduce crashes involving these vulnerable road users. DHSMV’s Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety Awareness Month is in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Police Chiefs Association,…

Apply for Alligator Hunt Permits

Since 1988, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has offered hunters the opportunity to take part in the annual statewide recreational alligator harvest that runs from August 15 through November 1. The application period for the Phase I random drawing begins May 12 at 10 a.m. and runs through May 22. More than 6,000…

May is National Military Appreciation Month

National Military Appreciation Month started as a simple idea: to gather America around its military family to honor, remember, recognize, and appreciate those who have served and those now serving and to know the history behind it all. Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation Month in 1999 to ensure the nation was given the…

Save a Life, Don’t Drive Distracted

~ Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April reminds motorists to focus on driving ~ The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is urging motorists to keep their eyes on the road and focus on driving in an effort to reduce distracted driving crashes statewide. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a division of…

April is National Donate Life Month

During the month of April, the Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office is teaming up with Donate Life Florida to raise awareness of the life-saving role residents of Escambia County can play by registering as an organ, tissue and eye donor. During National Donate Life Month, tax collector employees are participating in the annual Donate Life…

Expanded Concealed Weapon License Services Coming Soon

Residents renewing their concealed weapon license soon will be able to receive their renewed card the same day upon successful submission of their application.  “As an expansion of our partnership with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, we are installing the equipment necessary to print cards for those citizens renewing their concealed weapon…

Property Tax Payment Installment Plan Deadline Approaching

The deadline to enroll in the Property Tax Payment Installment Plan is fast approaching. Since all offices are closed Sunday, April 30, customers may make application for 2017 property taxes until 4:30 p.m., CDT, May 1, 2017. Taxpayers are encouraged to take advantage of the Property Tax Payment Installment Plan. By utilizing this plan, taxpayers…

Tax Collector Offices Closed April 14

The Escambia County Tax Collector’s office will be closed Friday, April 14, 2017 in observance of Good Friday. Citizens are encouraged to use our virtual office at EscambiaTaxCollector.com to conduct most tax collector business 24 hours a day. 

Tax Payment Installment Plan Deadline is April 30

Taxpayers are encouraged to take advantage of the Tax Payment Installment Plan. By utilizing this plan, taxpayers make four quarterly payments instead of one lump sum payment. Each quarterly bill will receive a different discount for early payment as prescribed by Florida Statutes. The quarterly payments are due by the last day of June, September,…

Expanded Concealed Weapons License Services Coming Soon

Residents renewing their concealed weapon license soon will be able to receive their renewed card the same day upon successful submission of their application. The first step in this process is the installation of new printers on Tuesday, April 11. Because of the installation of the new equipment, no concealed weapon license applications will be…

Go Fishing This Weekend

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a license-free freshwater fishing weekend this Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2. Free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for parents who don’t yet have licenses to take youth fishing, or avid anglers to introduce a friend to fishing without having to purchase a…

Budget Friendly Property Tax Payment Plans Available

Taxpayers are encouraged to take advantage of the Tax Payment Installment Plan. By utilizing this plan, taxpayers make four quarterly payments instead of one lump sum payment. Each quarterly bill will receive a different discount for early payment as prescribed by Florida Statutes. The quarterly payments are due by the last day of June, September,…

Arrive Alive ~ Don’t Drink and Drive

~ Floridians and visitors are urged to drive sober for a safe Spring Break ~ The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a division of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), is spreading the message Arrive Alive, Don’t Drink and Drive this March as residents and visitors celebrate spring break in Florida. The…