Okaloosa County BOCC — February 2, 2016 — Tax Collector Letter 2016

1250 N. Eglin Parkway, Suite 101 Shalimar, FL 32579 302 N. Wilson Street, Suite 101 Crestview, FL 32536 701 John Sims Parkway Niceville, FL. 32578 4012 Commons Dr. West, Unit 122 Destin, FL 32541 310 Van Matre Ave. Building 210, Suite 179 Eglin AFB, FL 32542 120 Simpson Ave. Building 90320, Room 111 Customer Service Processing Center Hurlburt Field, FL 32544 (850) 651-7300 BEN ANDERSON OKALOOSA COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR www.OkaloosaTax.com January 18,2016 VIA HAND DELIVERY Mr. John Hofstad Okaloosa County Administrator 1250 N Eglin Pkwy Suite 102 Shalimar, FL 32579 Dear Mr. Hofstad, Florida Statute 197.402 (2) requires that the Tax Collector advertise within forty-five days after the personal and real property taxes become delinquent, a list of delinquent property taxpayers and the amount of taxes due by each. Before the Tax Collector can advertise, a newspaper must be selected by the County Commission. In the past, the Board of County Commissioners has supported the Tax Collector’s selection of the newspaper in which to advertise. I will certainly uphold the wishes of the County Commission. Thank you for your assistance in the selection of a newspaper. [ look forward to your response as we begin the planning process of the Okaloosa County tax certificate sale. Sincerely, stin Gordon Tax Administrator P: 850-651-7603 JGordon@OkaloosaTax.com Enclosures Cc: Roland Sims Jr., Executive Assistant 11 The State of Florida qreated this State Constitutional County Office as a separate and independent government entity to ensure freedom from influence by local or state agencies that have the power to levy taxes, spend tax dollars and assess property. Select Year: 2015 fi Go The 2015 Florida Statutes Title XIV Chapter 197 View Entire Chapter TAXATION AND FINANCE TAX COLLECTIONS, SALES, AND LIENS 197.402 Advertisement of real or personal property with delinquent taxes.— (1) If advertisements are required, the board of county commissioners shall select the newspaper as provided in chapter 50. The tax collector shall pay all newspaper charges, and the proportionate cost of the advertisements shall be added to the delinquent taxes collected. (2) Within 45 days after the personal property taxes become delinquent, the tax collector shall advertise a list of the names of delinquent personal property taxpayers and the amount of tax due by each. The advertisement shall include a notice that all personal property taxes are drawing interest at the rate of 18 percent per year and that, unless the delinquent taxes are paid, warrants will be issued thereon pursuant to s. 197.413 and the tax collector will apply to the circuit court for an order directing levy upon and seizure of the personal property of the taxpayer for the unpaid taxes. (3) Except as provided in s. 197.432(4), on or before June 1 or the 60th day after the date of delinquency, whichever is later, the tax collector shall advertise once each week for 3 weeks and shall sell tax certificates on all real property having delinquent taxes. If the deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, it is extended to the next working day. The tax collector shall make a list of such properties in the same order in which the property was assessed, specifying the amount due on each parcel, including interest at the rate of 18 percent per year from the date of delinquency to the date of sale; the cost of advertising; and the expense of sale. For sales that commence on or after June 1, all certificates shall be issued effective as of the date of the first day of the sale, and the interest to be paid to the certificateholder shall include the month of June. (4) All advertisements shall be in the form prescribed by the department. History.—s. 166, ch. 85-342; s. 55, ch. 94-353; s. 1478, ch. 95-147; s. 1, ch. 2005-220; s. 29, ch. 2010-5; s. 32, ch. 2011-151. Copyright © 1995-2016 The Florida Legislature « Privacy Statement « Contact Us