Business Taxes/Occupational Licenses The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners repealed the Occupational License/Business Tax Ordinance on July 24, 2006.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 The Tourist Development Tax (TDT, 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 …
Property Tax Reports The following are the currently available tax reports. Tax Roll (updated yearly in November) Delinquent Tax List (prior 7 years, updated monthly)Taxes Property TaxesPay Property TaxesTangible Personal Property TaxesImportant Dates & Deadlines – TaxesInstallment Payment PlanUnderstanding Your Tax NoticeTax Certificate InformationPurchasing County Held CertificatesTax Deed ProcessHomestead Tax Deferral ProgramProperty Tax Mailing Address ChangeExemptions & Confidentiality RequestProperty Tax …
Exemptions & Confidentiality Request Exemptions For property tax exemption information, please visit the Property Appraiser’s website. Confidentiality Request To request confidential status, per Florida Statutes 119.071(4)(d), for property tax and/or tangible tax please contact the Property Appraiser’s Office at (863) 402-6659. To request confidential status for Department of Motor Vehicles and/or Driver’s Licenses, you will need to contact the Bureau …
Property Tax Mailing Address Change Any mailing address changes related to property taxes are the responsibility of the Highlands County Property Appraiser and must be submitted to their office directly. We are unable to forward your request because the Property Appraiser’s office requires the request be made directly by the taxpayer. They can be reached on their website at www.hcpao.org …
Homestead Tax Deferral Program The program is designed to assist homestead tax exempt taxpayers to defer a portion of their property taxes. The amount that can be deferred is based on age and the adjusted gross income of all members of the household: If the last year’s adjusted gross income for all members of the household was less than $10,000. …
Tax Deed Process If you are a certificate/lien holder and wish to obtain a quote and/or apply for a tax deed, please click here – RealTDA. All questions pertaining to navigating this site must be directed to our vendor’s customer support. Things you may want to know about the Tax Deed Process A Tax Deed Application (TDA) (Florida Statute 197.502) is …
Purchasing County Held Certificates Certificates that do not sell at the tax certificate sale become property of the County and are available for purchase through our vendor. County held certificates are generally available for purchase beginning the last week of June through the first week of April the following year at the following website link. Visit County Held Certificate Sale …
Tax Certificate Information About Tax Certificates A Tax Certificate is a enforceable first lien against property for unpaid real estate taxes. It is not a purchase of property. Florida statutes require the Tax Collector conduct a sale of tax certificates beginning on or before June 1st for the preceding year’s delinquent real estate taxes. Prior to the tax certificate sale, …
Understanding Your Tax Notice Sample Tax Notice – Front Sample Tax Notice – Back Account # Individual number assigned to each property. Property Owner and Mailing Address If this information is incorrect, contact the Property Appraiser’s Office at (863) 402-6659 Legal Description of Property If incorrect, contact Property Appraiser’s Office at (863) 402-6659 Total Taxes and Assessments Do not pay …
