News, Announcements & Events
Shoreline fishing license is free to residents, beginning July 1st. The shoreline fishing license for Florida residents to catch saltwater fish from shore or a structure affixed to shore cost $9 last year, but this year, it’s free beginning July 1. The Florida Legislature repealed the shoreline license fee during the past session. However, legislators retained the license requirement to prevent a more-costly federal registration fee from taking effect in Florida. More Info.
Alligator hunters must resubmit applications – Due to a coding error with the Florida Wildlife Commission's contractor, all alligator hunters must resubmit their applications before a random drawing can be conducted and permits issued. The agency will accept new applications between June 1 and June 14. Everyone who previously submitted an application will have to resubmit a new application during the new application period. More Info.
Internet Tax Seminar and Sale Approaching – Safe investment opportunities for the beginner and expert. The St. Johns County Tax Collector’s Internet Tax Certificate sale is scheduled for June 1, 2010. The sale is internet-based. Visit www.sri-auctionsonline.com for all registration materials, instructions, links to important property information. Interested bidders are invited to a Tax Certificate Seminar, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 13th in the St. Johns County Auditorium, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine where they can view the Internet system firsthand, hear the rules of the sale, and obtain registration information. Anyone interested in participating in the tax sale is strongly encouraged to attend this seminar. View additional information, or call (904) 209-2250.
2009 Tax Collection Rate Remains Strong – 94 percent of 2009 taxes collected as of April 21. "We are pleased to have collection rates maintained at the level of our 2008 tax bills, which reflects not only the diligent efforts of the staff at the Tax Collector's office, but also the strength of the economy in St. Johns County," said St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC. The delinquent tax list will be available in The St. Augustine Record and online at www.sjctax.us on May 11, and bidder registration will open May 3. Full article and Tax Sale dates and information.
Tourist Development Tax – On February 2, 2010, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners voted to revise the ordinance authorizing the collection of an additional one percent (1%) Tourist Development Tax throughout St. Johns County. The total will be 4% in the General County and 6% in the World Golf Village Area. The effective date of this new ordinance and the collection of the additional one percent (1%) Tourist Development Tax shall be April 1, 2010.
Five Easy Ways to Pay Your Tax Bill. Select the One That Is Best for You! – Would you prefer to pay your taxes at your leisure? Would you like to pay your taxes without having to get out of your car? St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC, in an effort to make paying your tax bill as convenient as possible, offers several different options sure to suit the needs, schedules and preferences of all St. Johns County residents. More..
Tax Collector’s Office Presents Excess Fees – St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC, presents the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners and taxing authorities $5,267,167.07 at its regular meeting Tuesday, October 20. More..
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.
Dennis Hollingsworth & Spouse Attend Reception at the White House
St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC, and his wife Jan were guests of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush at the White House this holiday season...."This experience was beyond anything we could have imagined," Hollingsworth said. "We are honored and humbled to have been invited to share with the Bushes their last Christmas in the White House." Full story,
