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How to Change Your Property Tax Mailing Address in Highlands County

Original title: Property Tax Address Change - Highlands County Tax Collector

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners are legally responsible for paying their taxes on time regardless of whether they receive a bill, making it essential to ensure the county has the correct mailing address to avoid delinquency.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Highlands County Property Owners

Property owners must follow specific procedures with the Property Appraiser to ensure their tax bills are mailed to the correct address.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

Property owners in Highlands County must submit address changes directly to the 's office, not the Tax Collector. The Tax Collector receives automatic weekly updates from the Appraiser, but owners should verify their records online 30 days after submitting a request.

Key Facts

Address changes must be submitted directly to the Highlands County Property Appraiser, not the Tax Collector.
The Property Appraiser provides address updates to the Tax Collector on a weekly basis.
Property owners should verify their updated address online approximately 30 days after submitting a request.
Property owners are responsible for paying taxes by the delinquency date even if they do not receive a tax bill, per Florida Statute 197.122.
The Property Appraiser can be contacted at www.hcpao.org or 863-402-6659.
Email addresses sent to the Tax Collector are considered public records under F.S. 668.6076.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my address at the Tax Collector's office?

No, address changes must be submitted directly to the Highlands County .

How long does it take for my address change to show up in the tax records?

The Tax Collector receives weekly updates from the Appraiser; it is recommended to check your records online 30 days after your request.

What happens if I don't receive my tax bill?

It remains the property owner's responsibility to inquire about the tax amount and pay it before the .

Why It Matters

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Separation of Administrative Duties

The document highlights a strict division of labor where the Tax Collector explicitly refuses to forward address change requests to the Property Appraiser, requiring the taxpayer to act as the intermediary.

Highlands County Tax Collector Highlands County Property Appraiser

Connected Entities

other863-402-6659“Phone number for the Property Appraiser's office.”Map →

organizationHighlands County Property Appraiser“The office responsible for maintaining and updating property owner address recor”Map →

other197.122“Florida Statute governing the responsibility of property owners to pay taxes bef”Map →

organizationHighlands County Tax Collector“The office responsible for collecting taxes and managing tax records.”Map →

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

Sources

Open source document

www.hctaxcollector.com

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