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Understanding Property Taxes in Highlands County

Original title: Property Taxes - Highlands County Tax Collector

Property Taxes Highlands County Local Government Tax Collection

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What this does

Property owners in Highlands County are legally responsible for knowing and paying their annual property taxes by the delinquency date, even if they do not receive a mailed tax notice.

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Highlands County property owners

They are legally responsible for the payment of annual property taxes and for inquiring about the amount due if a bill is not received.

Mortgage companies

They may request and receive tax bills directly from the Tax Collector for properties with escrow accounts.

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Summary

This document outlines the process for property tax assessment and collection in Highlands County, Florida. It clarifies the roles of local agencies in setting tax rates and emphasizes the legal responsibility of property owners to ensure their taxes are paid on time, regardless of whether they receive a physical bill.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I don't receive my property tax bill in the mail?

Under Florida law, it is the property owner's responsibility to inquire about the amount due and pay the taxes before the delinquency date, regardless of whether a bill was received.

How are my property taxes calculated?

taxes are based on the property value established by the Property Appraiser and the s set by local levying bodies. s are fixed amounts set by various authorities.

When do property taxes become due?

Taxes are paid , with the collection process beginning on November 1st of the tax year.

Why It Matters

Property owners in Highlands County are legally responsible for knowing and paying their annual property taxes by the delinquency date, even if they do not receive a mailed tax notice.

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Strict Liability for Tax Payment

The document explicitly shifts the burden of tax payment entirely to the property owner, stating that non-receipt of a bill is not a valid excuse for non-payment under Florida law.

Highlands County Tax Collector

Connected Entities

organizationHighlands County Tax Collector“The office responsible for collecting property taxes”Map →

personEric T. Zwayer“Tax Collector for Highlands County”Map →

organizationSchool Board“A body that sets millage rates”Map →

organizationCity Commissioners“A body that sets millage rates”Map →

organizationProperty Appraiser“The office that establishes property values”Map →

organizationBoard of County Commissioners“A body that sets millage rates”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.hctaxcollector.com

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