St. Johns County Tax Collector – Dennis W. Hollingsworth, C.F.C.
Your Elected Representative: Dennis joined the Tax Collector's Office in 1978 as a Field Inspector and Title Clerk. He was elected St. Johns County Tax Collector in 1984 and has had the honor of serving as Tax Collector since that time. Read more.
Tax Collector Duties and Responsibilities: In Florida, Tax Collectors are independent constitutional officers duly elected from their counties of residence by their fellow citizens and taxpayers. It is this independence coupled with the fact that they deal with a variety of duties and responsibilities, and provide a myriad of important public services, that allows them to exercise valuable leadership roles in our government. Read more.
News, Announcements, & Events
2010 County Tax Certificate List is now available. Click to View.
St. Johns County’s 2010 Tax Notice Help Line – The 2010 Notice of Proposed Taxes will be mailed out beginning September 2nd. If you have questions about your property’s Market Value, Assessed Value or Tax Exemptions, contact the Property Appraiser at (904) 827-5500. For all other questions call the St. Johns County Tax Notice Help Line at (904) 209-0571 or email budget@sjcfl.us. Please include your name, phone number, and specific property address or parcel identification number. For more information about tax payments, view our Real Estate Tax page.
Shoreline Fishing License Free to Residents, Beginning July 1. The shoreline fishing license for Florida residents to catch saltwater fish from shore or a structure affixed to shore cost $9 last year. This year, it’s free as of July 1st as the Legislature repealed the license fee in the past session. The license requirement was retained to prevent more costly federal fees. If you get the license by phone or internet you will have to pay a convenience fee of $2.31 at www.fl.wildlifelicense.com or $3.33 at 888-FISH FLORIDA (888-347-4356). Only Florida residents qualify. Fishing from a boat, or land or structure accessible only by boat requires a regular saltwater fishing license: $17 for residents; nonresidents: $17 for three days, $30 for seven days, or $47 per year. There are some exemptions to license requirements. More information at MyFWC.com/License, or call 904-209-2250.
Hunting / Fishing Permit Changes – Due to changes in Florida legislation, as of 07/01/10 there will be increases to hunting and fishing permits for both residents and non-Florida residents. There is also a new deer hunting permit. Find out more about Licensing, Permits and Fees and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission and see the new fee schedule, here.
Real Estate Taxes: Under Florida Statute 197, the Tax Collector has the responsibility for the collection of ad valorem taxes and non-ad valorem taxes. These are levied by the county, municipalities, and various taxing authorities in the county. Ad Valorem taxes are based on the assessed value and the millage of each taxing authority. Non-ad valorem tax assessments are based on the fee charged by the special assessment which provides the service (example: Solid Waste or paving assessments). Click for more information.
New Documentation Requirements – Florida has new documentation requirements for residents renewing or obtaining a new driver license or identification card. For office visits, you must bring original documents that prove your identity, social security number and residential address. Visit www.gathergoget.com to find out what you will need to bring.
Questions? We have Answers.
Here are some of our most frequently asked questions. Still have a question? We'd be happy to help. Just stop by one of our offices, give us a call @ (904) 209-2250 or email us.
Spotlight On... Project Buckle Up
Project Buckle Up Video Earns Statewide Award – Locally produced car seat safety video receives 1st Place in competition. "Buckled for Life," a locally produced video about the St. Johns County Tax Collector's Project Buckle Up car seat education and inspection program, received first place in the 2008 Crystal Award competition of the Florida Government Communicators Association (FGCA). Full Story ->
