Walton County Tax Collector: Holiday Closure and Tax Payment Inform…

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What this does

Residents and business owners in Walton County must plan for a temporary suspension of in-person tax and licensing services and adhere to specific annual deadlines for property and tangible personal property tax payments to qualify for discounts or avoid penalties.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Property owners

Property owners are subject to annual tax levies, specific payment deadlines, and discount schedules managed by the Tax Collector.

Business owners

Business owners are responsible for Tangible Personal Property taxes on furniture and equipment and must report business closures to the Property Appraiser.

Mortgage companies

Mortgage companies managing escrow accounts are legally required to pay property taxes during the 4% discount period.

What changed

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Summary

The Walton County Tax Collector's office will be closed from July 2nd through July 6th in observance of Independence Day. Residents are encouraged to use online services during this time, and the office will resume normal operations on Tuesday, July 7th at 8:00 a.m.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I pay my taxes while the office is closed?

Many services, including tax payments, remain available through the Tax Collector's online portal during the closure.

What happens if I miss the March 31 property tax deadline?

After March 31, penalties are applied to the account, and payments must be made using .

What is Tangible Personal Property (TPP) tax?

TPP is a tax levied against business furniture and equipment, mobile home attachments, and furnishings in rental properties.

Why It Matters

Residents and business owners in Walton County must plan for a temporary suspension of in-person tax and licensing services and adhere to specific annual deadlines for property and tangible personal property tax payments to qualify for discounts or avoid penalties.

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Annual Tax Discount Schedule

The county utilizes a strict monthly sliding scale for property tax discounts, incentivizing early payment from November through February.

Walton County Tax Collector

Connected Entities

locationFreeport Business Park“Location of the Freeport Tax Collector office.”Map →

locationSanta Rosa Courthouse Annex“Location of the South Walton Tax Collector office.”Map →

locationDefuniak Springs Courthouse“Location of the North Walton Tax Collector office.”Map →

organizationWalton County Tax Collector“The local government agency responsible for collecting property and tangible per”Map →

personGovernor DeSantis“Governor of Florida whose office closure order prompted the local office closure”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.waltontaxcollector.com

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Walton County Tax Collector: Holiday Closure and Tax Payment Information