Helpful reminders to ensure a smooth and stress-free visit
December brings more than holiday cheer—it also brings one of the busiest times of year for the Tax Collector’s Office. Daily trays of mailed property tax payments arrive by the hundreds, and lobby traffic increases as residents handle their property tax and end-of-year registration needs.
To help you navigate the season with ease, here are a few important reminders:
Skip the Line—Use Online Services
Many services can be completed from the comfort of your home at BayCountyFLTax.Gov, including:
• Property tax payments
• Registration renewals- you can select Renew Express if renewing before 3 p.m. and pick up the registration renewal, same day at the location you select.
And remember — e-check payments are FREE.
Convenient Drop Boxes
Each office location offers an exterior drop box for property tax payments (no cash, please). Simply drop off your payment without stepping inside or waiting in line.
Holiday Office Closures
Before making a trip, please take a moment to check our website for holiday office closures. A quick peek can save you time!
Road Tests in December
If you have a driver ready to take the road test this month, please schedule an appointment at BayCountyFLTax.Gov. Appointments are required and available at all four offices.
When arriving for a road test, be sure you have:
• A parent/guardian present if the driver is under 18
• Proof of Florida insurance for the vehicle used in the test
• A safe, functioning vehicle—horn, lights, turn signals, and seat belts must all work; windshield must be free of cracks
• A learner’s permit held for at least one full year (for drivers under 18)
Mobile Home Renewals
In Florida, mobile homes must be registered annually unless they are assessed as real property. Each unit receives a decal (not a license plate), and renewals are due by December 31. A delinquent fee applies if not renewed by the 10th of the following month.
During holiday closures, many related services remain available at BayCountyFLTax.Gov or at the State’s portal: mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov. (Note: registrations more than eight months delinquent, vessel registrations and mobile home registrations must be completed in person.)
Registration Renewal Kiosk
Need a quick renewal? Visit the self-service kiosk inside Breakfast Point Publix or the 23rd Street Plaza Publix. Renew your vehicle registration and print your decal instantly- perfect for weekends, after hours, or while you shop. (Additional fees apply.)
Planning A Visit to our Office
If you are planning a walk-in visit to our office, we have a couple of tools to help make the most of your time:
Visit our website to view the current wait times at each office location. This feature scrolls at the top of the page and can help you determine which office would be best for your visit.
Join the line virtually before you arrive to cut down on your lobby wait time. Simply visit our website and click the red “Make An Appointment/Join The Line” button at the right top of the screen to get started.
Have Questions? We’re Here to Help.
Many transactions are complex, and we know questions come up. Our website is your best starting point for answers to your questions: BayCountyFLTax.Gov . If you need additional information, reach out to our Customer Support Center at (850) 248-8501.
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