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Walton County Tax Collector: Holiday Closures and Unclaimed Property Notice

Original title: Walton County Tax Collector - Unclaimed Property

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The Frame

What this does

Residents cannot access in-person tax or licensing services during the holiday closure, and those with unclaimed funds must contact the office or the state to recover them before they are permanently transferred.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Walton County Residents

Residents are unable to access in-person services during the holiday closure and may need to check for unclaimed property.

What changed

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Summary

The Walton County Tax Collector's office will be closed from July 2nd through July 6th for the Independence Day holiday. The office also provides instructions for residents to claim unclaimed funds before they are transferred to the state.

Key Facts

The Walton County Tax Collector's office is closed from July 2nd through July 6th.
Offices will reopen on Tuesday, July 7th at 8:00am.
Unclaimed funds held by the Tax Collector are transferred to the Florida Department of Financial Services if not claimed within one year of January 1st.
Residents can search for unclaimed property online at fltreasurehunt.gov.
Residents can contact the Finance Department at (850) 892-8121 to inquire about unclaimed funds.
Standard office hours for North Walton, South Walton, and Freeport locations are 8:00am-4:30pm (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) and 8:30am-4:30pm (Wed).

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I see my name on the unclaimed property list?

Contact the Walton County Tax Collector's Finance Department at (850) 892-8121.

When are the tax collector offices open?

Offices are generally open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm, and Wednesday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

What happens to unclaimed funds if I don't claim them?

Funds left unclaimed for one year as of January 1st are turned over to the Florida Department of Financial Services.

Why It Matters

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State-Mandated Closures

The local office closure is explicitly linked to a state-level directive from the Governor's office.

Ron DeSantis Walton County Tax Collector

Connected Entities

organizationWalton County Tax Collector“The local government office managing tax collection and licensing.”Map →

personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who ordered the closure of state offices.”Map →

organizationFlorida Department of Financial Services, Bureau of Unclaimed Property“The state agency that receives unclaimed funds after one year.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.waltontaxcollector.com

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