Tax Collector New Building ITB
The Alachua County Tax Collector will be opening the Invitation To Bid packages, ITB #2020-02, on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at approximately 3:00 pm. The ITB will be opened at the Tax Collector’s Downtown location, 12 SE 1st ST., Gainesville, FL 32601.
Advisory 9: March 26, 2020- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Extends REAL ID to October 1, 2021
March 26, 2020- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Extends REAL ID to October 1, 2021
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it is extending the REAL ID Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-13) until October 1, 2021. DHS will accompany the announcement with a notice of the new deadline in the Federal Register in the coming days.
Advisory 8: March 26, 2020- Property Tax Payment Due Date Extended to April 15, 2020
March 26, 2020- Property Tax Payment Due Date Extended to April 15, 2020
Tallahassee, Fla. – On Monday, March 16, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis directed the Department of Revenue (Department) to provide flexibility on tax due dates to assist those adversely affected by COVID-19. Today, Department of Revenue Executive Director Jim Zingale issued an emergency order to extend the final due date for property tax payments for the 2019 tax year. The Department also extended the due date to file railroad, railroad terminal, private car and freight line and equipment company property tax returns.
Order of Emergency Waiver/Deviation #20-52-DOR-01 applies to all 67 Florida counties. Property tax is normally due by March 31 in the year following the year the taxes are assessed. The Department waives the due date so that payments remitted by April 15, 2020, for the 2019 tax year will be considered timely paid. Property tax returns for railroad, railroad terminal, private car and freight line and equipment company property are normally due by April 1. Returns will be timely filed if filed by April 15, 2020.
Advisory 7: March 19, 2020- Regional Offices for Concealed Weapon Permit Applications Closed
March 19, 2020- Regional Offices for Concealed Weapon Permit Applications Closed
To minimize exposure to COVID-19 and help protect visitors and employees, the Governor has recommended that all Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services offices be closed to the public beginning Thursday, March 19th, until Sunday, April 19th.
Advisory 6: March 19, 2020 – Alachua County Tax Collector Lobby Locations Closed
March 19, 2020 – Alachua County Tax Collector Lobby Locations Closed
Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020 all Alachua County Tax Collector Office lobby locations will be Closed to the Public until further notice. While office locations will be closed to the public, customers can continue to process transactions online at AlachuaCollector.com, by phone at 352-374-5236 or through the mail.
Advisory 5: March 17, 2020 – High Springs Tag Office Closed
March 17, 2020 – High Springs Tag Office Closed
The High Springs Tag Agency will be closed from March 18th through April 5th. You can still renew your vehicle tag via mail or online at www.AlachuaCollector.com.