Shalimar – Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson is pleased to announce another successful year of Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property tax collection for the Citizens and Taxing Authorities of Okaloosa County. The 2015 Tax Roll was set at $216 million; collection began in November 2015 and recently concluded with the Online Tax Certificate …
2015 Tax Roll Collections
DELINQUENT BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson would like to inform business owners that Business Collection Agents from the Tax Collector’s Office are in the process of collecting delinquent Business Tax Receipts (BTR’s). Formally known as an Occupational License, BTRs are required to conduct business in Okaloosa County. Anderson says, “Business Collection Agents will call on …
New Niceville Location: TAX COLLECTOR PROFESSIONAL CENTRE BUILDING DEDICATION
A Grand Opening and Dedication Ceremony is planned for December 4, 2015 from 11:45am – 2pm at the new Niceville location of the Tax Collector Professional Centre. Tax Collector Ben Anderson says, “In honor of our local neighbors, we are going to have a ribbon cutting ceremony and want those interested to stop by and …
NOVEMBER’S 4% DISCOUNT ON PROPERTY TAX BILLS = BIG SAVINGS FOR TAXPAYERS
Be sure to take advantage of the 4% early payment discount on your property taxes by getting your payment to our Office on or before November 30th. Tax Collector Ben Anderson says, “We all look for ways to save money and this early payment discount is a great way to do just that!” Anderson says, …
TAX CERTIFICATE SALE WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED
The Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office is pleased to announce that we will once again be hosting workshops for the upcoming 2015 Tax Certificate Sale. Tax Collector Ben Anderson says, “Representatives from the Tax Department will be educating citizens on the annual Tax Certificate Sale where winning bidders can earn between 5% – 18% interest.” …
PROPERTY TAX INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson is pleased to announce that taxpayers can now register for the Property Tax Installment Plan online. By utilizing the Installment Plan option, Taxpayers receive a 3.375% discount and payments can be divided into four payments over a one year period. Anderson says, “This plan allows Taxpayers to avoid the …
MILLIONS SAVED USING EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson announces, “During November Okaloosa County property owners saved over $6.1 million dollars on their tax bills by taking advantage of the 4% early payment discount.” He continues, “We collected over $153 million dollars, which led to such an enormous savings across the board for those who utilized the discount. …
VEHICLE REGISTRATION RENEWAL FEES LOWERED
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson encourages motorists to take advantage of the State’s reduction of Vehicle Registration Renewal Fees beginning September 1st. “The Governor signed legislation earlier this year that will save Florida motorists $395 million dollars in Vehicle Renewal Fees, based on an average savings of up to $25.00 per registration.” Anderson continues, …
BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS NOW ONLINE
Those conducting business in Okaloosa County can now complete the Business Tax Receipt (formerly Occupational License) application online. Tax Collector Ben Anderson said, “Previously that transaction had to be completed in person. In our ongoing efforts to streamline Customer Service and make doing business with us as easy as possible, we encourage all new businesses …