Business Taxes/Occupational Licenses
Business Taxes/Occupational Licenses The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners repealed the Occupational License/Business Tax Ordinance on July 24, 2006. While there is no County Business Tax Receipt requirement, the municipalities within Highlands County may continue to issue Business Tax Receipts. If your business is located within the City of Sebring, City of Avon Park, or Town of Lake Placid, …
Tourist Development Taxes
Tourist Development Taxes The Tourist Development Tax (also referred to as tourist tax, bed tax, or resort tax) is a 5% charge on the revenue collected on the rental of living quarters or accommodations in a hotel, apartment, motel, condominium, mobile home, villa, single or multi-family dwelling that are rented for a period of six months or less. Also subject …
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Appointment Out-of-County
Out-of-County Resident Appointments PLEASE NOTE: DRIVING TESTS AND WRITTEN EXAMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR OUT-OF-COUNTY RESIDENTS. PROOF OF RESIDENCY WILL BE VERIFIED. DRIVER LICENSE/ID(OUT-OF-COUNTY RESIDENT)DRIVER LICENSE/ID – AVON PARK OFFICE(OUT-OF-COUNTY RESIDENT)DRIVER LICENSE/ID(OUT-OF-COUNTY RESIDENT)DRIVER LICENSE/ID – SEBRING OFFICE(OUT-OF-COUNTY RESIDENT)CONCEALED WEAPONS LICENSE – SEBRING OFFICE(OUT-OF-COUNTY RESIDENT)
Appointment County Selection
Schedule an Appointment PLEASE NOTE: DRIVING TESTS AND WRITTEN EXAMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR OUT-OF-COUNTY RESIDENTS. PROOF OF RESIDENCY WILL BE VERIFIED. ALL KNOWLEDGE (WRITTEN TESTS) AND SKILL EXAMS (DRIVING TESTS) WILL BE ADMINISTERED IN ENGLISH ONLY BEGINNING FEBRUARY 6, 2026. ALL WRITTEN EXAMS ARE WALK-IN ONLY AND MUST BE STARTED BEFORE 4:00 PMHIGHLANDS COUNTY RESIDENTS All appointment types are …
Online Payment Services
Online Payment Services Real Estate & Tangible Personal Property Taxes click hereAutomobile, Vessel & Mobile Home Registration Renewals Click HereDriver License & ID Card Renewals, Vehicle Titles Click HereHunting & Fishing Licenses Click HereTourist Development Tax Click Here
Garage/Yard Sale Listing
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Eric T. Zwayer
Eric T. Zwayer Eric T. Zwayer is a third-generation Highlands County resident, growing up in Sebring, FL. While at Sebring High, Eric was a standout student athlete. He maintained a GPA above 4.0 and earned All-State honors in basketball his junior and senior years. The dedication in the classroom and on the basketball court paid off as Eric earned a …