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Renewal of motor vehicle license plate, which is valid until midnight of the owner's
birthday. Renewals are accepted 90 days prior to birth month. This applies
to passenger cars, recreational vehicles, light trucks under 5000 lbs., boats, small
trailers, and motorcycles.
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Receive 2% discount on payment of property taxes and/or tangible personal property
taxes.
Renew decals for mobile homes that are not assessed as Real Property by December
31st.
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Receive 1% discount on payment of property taxes and/or tangible personal property
taxes.
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Pay gross amount of property taxes due by March 31.
Final (4th) Property Tax Installment Payment due by March 31. Taxpayers currently
enrolled in the Installment Payment do not need to reapply to continue the program.
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All unpaid real property taxes become delinquent April 1. At this time a 3%
penalty is added to the gross amount. Within 45 days, delinquent real property
taxes will be advertised in a local newspaper and the cost of advertising will be
added to the delinquent bill.
All unpaid tangible personal property taxes become delinquent April 1. this
time a 1.5% per month interest charge is added to the gross amount. Within
45 days, delinquent tangible personal property taxes will be advertised in a local
newspaper and the cost of advertising will be added to the delinquent bill.
Applications for next year's property tax Installment Payment Plan is due
by April 30.
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Tax Warrant processing on Delinquent Tangible Personal Property Taxes starts May
1. A List of delinquent taxes is advertised in a local newspaper
one time.
The list of delinquent real estate taxes is advertised once per week for three consecutive
weeks in a local newspaper, prior to the tax certificate
sale.
The Tax Certificate Sale date is set in March, prior
to the Delinquency date of April 1.
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First Property Tax Installment Plan payment is due on or before June
1. If this payment is not remitted by June 30, participation in the program
is cancelled.
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Second Property Tax Installment Plan Payment is due before September 30.
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Collection of property taxes and tangible personal property taxes begins.
Receive a 4% discount on payment if made by
November 30.
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Receive a 3% discount on payment of property taxes and/or tangible personal property
taxes.
Third Property Tax Installment Plan Payment is due by December 31.
Registration and renewal of trucks over 5000 pounds, truck-trailers, semi-trailers,
and mobile homes due by December 31.
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Lois Howell-Hunter
BIOGRAPHY
Lois Howell-Hunter, is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. She was elected as Tax Collector in 2000 and is currently serving her 4th term in office. Mrs. Hunter has made history as being the first female and the first African-American to serve in this capacity in Jefferson County.
As Tax Collector, it is Mrs. Hunter's goal to provide the citizens of Jefferson County with the most curteous, friendly, efficient and professional level of service possible. Prior to becoming Tax Collector Mrs. Hunter worked as a Clerk here at the Tax Office for 16 years.
Lois Howell-Hunter received her Certified Florida Collector designation(C.F.C.) from the Florida Department of Revenue in 2001. She is actively involved in the Florida Tax Collectors Association, which works to promote fairness, efficiency and accountability. In her leadership role, Lois has made significant improvements in the office operations and customer service which have directly impacted the community.
Recently, Mrs. Hunter was installed as a District Director (District 3) on the Board of Directors of the Florida Tax Collectors, Inc., the state-wide Association of Florida's 67 Tax Collectors. The Association is made up of hard working public servants, whose top focus is on providing fast, efficient and responsive service to our customers.
Mrs. Hunter is active in her community, supports many local initiatives and has received many awards. She is a current member of Casa Bianca Missionary Baptist Church and the mother of Yolonda Nealy and grandmother of Londra, Tre', Kalaree and Kelani.
Mrs. Hunter deems it an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Jefferson County.
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