March 5, 2008

PBC Tax Collector Offices to Close on March 13

WEST PALM BEACH - Wednesday, March 05, 2008

On Thursday, March 13, all Palm Beach County Tax Collector Offices will close at noon for employee training to better serve our clients. All offices will reopen Friday, March 14 at 8:15. Customers needing to complete transactions may use our website at www.taxcollectorpbc.com or pay by phone using the following numbers:

Registration Renewals:

1-866-467-3639 (GO-RENEW)

Hunting License:

1-888-486-8356 (HUNT-FLORIDA)

Fishing License:

1-888-347-4356 (FISH-FLORIDA)

Property Tax:

1-561-355-2266

Business Tax:

1-561-355-2272

About the Palm Beach County Tax Collector:

The Palm Beach County Tax Collector is a constitutional office that collects and distributes over $3 billion annually in taxes and fees. The Tax Collector's Office:

collects property taxes for every local government agency that has the power to levy,

serves the county as its agent for the administration of business tax receipts and tourist development taxes,

serves the state as an agent for The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, The Department of Environmental Protection, The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, and The Department of Revenue,

serves the public as an educational resource.