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Highlands County Tax Collector Office Information

Original title: Feedback - Highlands County Tax Collector

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The Frame

What this does

Residents must use this office to pay property taxes, renew vehicle registrations, and obtain driver's licenses, and are subject to specific office entry policies and public record laws.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Highlands County Residents

Residents are the only individuals permitted to enter the office for business.

Email Correspondents

Individuals who email the office are subject to public record disclosure laws regarding their email addresses.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

This is the official informational portal for the Highlands County Tax Collector's office, providing access to tax payments, vehicle registration, and licensing services. It outlines current office policies, including COVID-19 precautions and public record disclosures.

Key Facts

Office access is currently restricted to Highlands County residents only.
Only the customer conducting business is permitted to enter the office.
Under Florida Statute 668.6076, email addresses sent to the office are considered public records.
The office provides services for property taxes, tangible personal property taxes, and tourist development taxes.
Motorist services include driver's license renewals, vehicle titles, vessel registration, and disabled parking permits.
Additional services include concealed weapon licenses, hunting and fishing licenses, and Florida certified birth certificates.
The office manages the Tax Deed process and Homestead Tax Deferral Program.
The office website content is subject to daily changes and is not guaranteed for legal purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring a guest with me to the Tax Collector's office?

No, only the customer conducting business is permitted to enter the office.

Is my email address private if I contact the office?

No, under Florida Statute 668.6076, email addresses are public records and may be released in response to a public-records request.

What services are available at the Tax Collector's office?

Services include property tax payments, vehicle registration, driver's license renewals, hunting/fishing licenses, and concealed weapon licenses.

Why It Matters

Residents must use this office to pay property taxes, renew vehicle registrations, and obtain driver's licenses, and are subject to specific office entry policies and public record laws.

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Discoveries

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Restricted Office Access

The office maintains a restrictive entry policy limiting access to only the primary customer, citing COVID-19 precautions.

Highlands County Tax Collector's Office

Connected Entities

organizationHighlands County Tax Collector's Office“The government entity providing tax and motorist services.”Map →

organizationHighlands County Tax Collector“The government entity providing tax and motorist services”Map →

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

organizationFlorida Tax Collectors Association“Professional association of which the office is a member”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.hctaxcollector.com

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