Chuck Perdue Tax Collector: Bay County Property Tax, Offices & Hours
Chuck Perdue is the elected Bay County Tax Collector in Florida. His office collects Bay County property taxes and also provides vehicle, vessel, driver license and other state-authorized services.
If your goal is to pay a real-estate tax bill, check an account, find an office or understand a late balance, use the official Bay County Tax Collector resources below rather than relying on an unofficial payment page.
Chuck Perdue
Bay County, Florida
8:00 AM–4:30 PM on normal weekdays
Delayed opening at 8:30 AM
How to pay Bay County property tax through the official Tax Collector
The Bay County Tax Collector provides an official property-tax service for real estate accounts. The safest starting point is the Tax Collector’s property-tax section, which sends taxpayers to the authorized account and payment system.
Bay County property tax deadlines and early-payment discounts
Bay County real-estate tax notices are normally mailed on or before November 1. The regular payment period runs through March 31, and unpaid property taxes become delinquent on April 1.
| Payment month | Early-payment discount | Practical meaning |
|---|---|---|
| November | 4% | Largest standard early-payment discount. |
| December | 3% | Discount decreases by one percentage point. |
| January | 2% | Account remains within the normal payment period. |
| February | 1% | Final standard discount month. |
| March | No early-payment discount | Regular taxes remain payable through March 31. |
| April 1 onward | Not applicable | Unpaid taxes are delinquent; confirm the current payoff amount before paying. |
These dates are important because the amount due can change after delinquency. Do not reuse an old bill total when paying a late account; check the current official balance.
Chuck Perdue Tax Collector office locations and hours
The Bay County Tax Collector lists four service offices. For tax, tag and title services, published hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on normal business days, with a delayed Wednesday opening at 8:30 AM. Offices are closed Saturday and Sunday.
Panama City, FL 32401
Fax: 850-248-8541
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Fax: 850-233-5038
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
Fax: 850-271-8122
Callaway, FL 32404
Fax: 850-747-5633
Tax Collector or Property Appraiser: who handles your issue?
A common source of confusion is assuming that the Tax Collector controls both the property assessment and the payment. In Bay County, those jobs are handled by separate constitutional offices.
- Paying a Bay County property-tax bill
- Checking whether a tax payment was received
- Current or delinquent tax balances
- Tax-payment questions
- Property-tax collection procedures
- Property value and assessment questions
- Owner-name or mailing-address changes on the property record
- Property location or legal-description issues
- Questions about the assessed value shown on the tax roll
- Property-search and appraisal records
Open the official Bay County Property Appraiser website
What to do when Bay County property taxes are late
Unpaid Bay County real-estate taxes become delinquent on April 1. Once an account is delinquent, additional amounts can apply, so the amount printed on an earlier notice may no longer be the correct payoff figure.
If you are unsure whether a payment posted, have the property information and any payment confirmation available when contacting the Tax Collector.
What to check before visiting a Bay County Tax Collector office
Bring the tax notice or enough property information to identify the correct Bay County account.
Verify the current amount first and confirm the acceptable payment method for the transaction.
Driver license, title, concealed-weapon and testing services can have different hours or appointment rules.
Check the official office-hours page for holiday closures, delayed openings or temporary service notices.
What else does Chuck Perdue’s Tax Collector office handle?
The Bay County Tax Collector is not limited to property taxes. The office also handles a range of state and county transactions, so a search for Chuck Perdue may relate to a different service.
Registration renewals, titles, license plates, mobile homes and related vehicle or vessel transactions.
Driver-license and identification-card services, including testing where applicable.
Services include hunting and fishing licensing and concealed-weapon licensing functions offered through the office.
Because documents, appointments and closing times differ by transaction, use the Tax Collector’s official service page for the exact task before visiting.
Who is Chuck Perdue?
Chuck Perdue is the Bay County Tax Collector. He was elected in November 2016 and took office on January 3, 2017. The Tax Collector is an elected constitutional officer rather than a department of this independent website.
The official Bay County Tax Collector site identifies the office as responsible for collecting and distributing local property taxes while also carrying out vehicle, vessel, driver-license and other authorized services.
Read the official Chuck Perdue profileChuck Perdue Tax Collector frequently asked questions
Is Chuck Perdue the Bay County Tax Collector?
Yes. Chuck Perdue is the elected Tax Collector for Bay County, Florida.
Where can I pay Bay County property taxes?
Start with the official Bay County Tax Collector property-tax section at baycountyfltax.gov. It provides the authorized route to search and pay a Bay County property-tax account.
When are Bay County property taxes due?
Real-estate tax notices are normally mailed on or before November 1. The regular due date is March 31, and unpaid taxes become delinquent April 1.
What is the November property-tax discount?
The published standard early-payment discount is 4% for payment in November. It falls to 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February.
What are the Tax Collector office hours?
Published tax, tag and title hours are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM on normal business days. Wednesday opening is delayed until 8:30 AM, and offices are closed Saturday and Sunday. Verify the official hours page before visiting.
What is the Chuck Perdue Tax Collector phone number?
The Bay County Tax Collector’s published main customer-service number is 850-248-8501.
Who fixes an incorrect property value or owner record?
Assessment, property-value, ownership and related property-record issues generally belong with the Bay County Property Appraiser. The Tax Collector handles collection of the tax after the tax roll is certified.
Can I pay another Florida county’s property tax at a Bay County office?
The Bay County Tax Collector states that its offices accept Bay County property-tax payments. Use the tax collector responsible for the county where the taxable property is located for another county’s bill.
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