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Our goal is to keep our citizens well informed about our office and the services we provide. Here you can find the most recent updates regarding our organization, services, legislative updates, community outreach initiatives, and much more.
Florida Homeowner Assistance Fund
Homeowners may be entitled to apply for assistance with: Mortgage Property Taxes Utilities Fees Homeowners Insurance Are you a homeowner facing foreclosure? You may be eligible for relief through the Homeowner Assistance Fund…
Offices Closed Friday, 04/15/2022, in observance of Good Friday.
Tax Collector to Offer Concealed Weapon Licenses at Marcus Pointe Office
News Release July 15, 2021 Tax Collector to Offer Concealed Weapon Licenses at Marcus Pointe Office Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announces that Concealed Weapon Licenses will be issued at the Marcus Pointe…
Tax Collector to Resume Driving Skills Exams at Marcus Pointe Office
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Property Tax Payment Installment Plan Deadline Approaching
Property Tax Payment Installment Plan Deadline Approaching Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds taxpayers that the deadline to enroll in the 2021 Property Tax Payment Installment Plan is approaching quickly. Installment application…
Offices Closed April 2, 2021
News Release March 26, 2021 Tax Collector Offices Closed April 2 The Escambia County Tax Collector’s office will be closed Friday, April 2, 2021 in observance of Good Friday. Real estate and tangible taxes for…
Property Taxes Delinquent April 1
News Release March 22, 2021 Property Taxes Delinquent April 1 Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds everyone that 2020 unpaid real estate and tangible property taxes become delinquent April 1. Penalties of three…
New State Driver License System Coming to Tax Collector’s Office
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announced the launch of a new State of Florida driver license issuance system. The new system is part of the Online Registration and Identity Operating Network…
New Testing Requirements for Class E Drivers with an Expired License
New Testing Requirements for Class E Drivers with an Expired License Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announced a new State of Florida procedure that will impact drivers whose license has expired for…
2% Property Tax Discount Ends January 31, 2021
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds everyone that the two percent discount on the payment of real estate and tangible personal property taxes ends Sunday, January 31. To receive the two percent…
Tax Collector Offices Closed Due to Severe Weather
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s office will be closed Wednesday, September 16, 2020 due to the potential of severe weather from Hurricane Sally. We anticipate being able to reopen at 8:30 a.m., Thursday,…
Tax Collector Offices Closed Due to Severe Weather
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s office will be closed Tuesday, September 15, 2020, due to the potential of severe weather from Hurricane Sally. We anticipate being able to reopen at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday,…
Tax Collector Offices Closed September 7
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s office will be closed Monday, September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to serving you when we reopen at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, September…
Tax Collector Reminds Citizens of COVID-19 Protocols for All Offices
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds all Escambia County citizens of the following protocols for all offices to help mitigate COVID-19 risks: Services are limited to Escambia County residents only Masks…
Tax Collector Reopening Lobbies with Limited Access and Services Escambia County Residents Only
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announces the following business changes to mitigate COVID-19 risks as offices reopen with limited access and services. All offices will be open on Monday, May 11, 2020. Transactions…
Tax Collector Office Transitioning Back to Face-to-Face Services
Following the guidance of the Governor’s “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step.” plan, the Escambia County Tax Collector’s office is beginning to transition back to limited, in-person transactions over the next several days. Services will…
Expiration Dates Extended with Updated Emergency Order
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announces that due to the COVID-19 crisis the emergency order impacting the effective date of driver licenses and identification cards has been extended. The order authorizes…
Tax Collector Offices Continue to Serve Citizens
During this trying time, the employees of the Escambia County Tax Collector’s office are working hard to serve citizens in new ways and with new tools. While our lobbies and call center are…
Tax Collector Offices Closed to Public
In compliance with the directive from Governor Ron DeSantis to close all public buildings to the public, all tax collector offices will be closed effective 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 202. Employees will…
Tax Collector COVID-19 Changes
In order to mitigate exposure risks, Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, will make business changes to reduce the number of people in the lobbies at all offices. The following changes will be…