Escambia County, FL Property Tax Guide: Offices, Dates and Selling With Tax Due
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Last updated November 14, 2026. Citations come from the Florida statutes and the official county pages linked in Sources. Where we could not confirm something on an official page, we say so.
Escambia County property tax is billed by the county tax collector, and Florida bills are due November 1 and delinquent April 1. This guide points you to the official Escambia County offices and explains what happens to the tax when you sell a house there.
Who bills what in Escambia County
- Escambia County Property Appraiser (Gary Bubba Peters) sets the assessed value and handles exemptions such as homestead.
- Tax Collector of Escambia County (Scott Lunsford) sends the bill and collects the tax.
- The clerk’s Official Records search shows recorded deeds, liens and mortgages.
Due dates and discounts
Florida taxes are due November 1, or when the certified roll reaches the tax collector, and become delinquent April 1. Early payment discounts run 4 percent in November, 3 percent in December, 2 percent in January and 1 percent in February (Fla. Stat. 197.162 and 197.333). Real property is assessed as of January 1. What the county tax collector’s pages state:
- Tax statements normally mailed November 1 with discounts 4% November, 3% December, 2% January, 1% February, gross amount in March.
- Taxes become delinquent April 1 with a 3% penalty (real estate) or 1.5% (tangible); advertising costs added beginning May 1.
- Tax certificate sale on or before June 1, reverse auction bidding down from 18%; certificate valid seven years; tax deed application possible after two years, filed online at LienHub (lienhub.com/county/escambia); tax deed sold at public auction.
Homestead and exemptions
Homestead applications go to the county property appraiser by March 1 (Fla. Stat. 196.011). What the appraiser’s pages state:
- Initial exemption application must be made prior to March 1 of the assessment year; may pre-file after March 1 for the forthcoming year; homestead can be filed in person or online (online if registered voter) at exol.escpa.org.
- Portability: Save Our Homes benefit can be transferred to a new homestead within 1 year and not more than 3 years after relinquishing the previous homestead; transferred benefit may not exceed $500,000.
- Local over 65 exemption: Escambia residents with homestead, age 65 or older by January 1, with household adjusted gross income under the cap ($38,686 for 2026 as stated) get a $50,000 exemption that applies only to county taxes; the City of Pensacola has a $50,000 exemption applying only to City taxes. Application by March 1.
County millage rate
An official page we opened lists the Escambia County government millage as 6.571 mills for 2026. That is one taxing authority’s rate. Your bill adds the school district, cities and special districts, so it is not your total. A mill is $1 of tax per $1,000 of taxable value. See the official page and use the parcel lookup for your bill.
Selling in Escambia County cities
What we could not confirm
- Installment plan not seen on opened pages
- Who conducts tax deed auctions not stated on opened collector page
- Property appraiser parcel search URL not confirmed (home page used)
How to sell a house in Escambia County when you owe property tax
- Find out what the title company needs. For an inherited or transferred house, that usually means the recorded document that shows who owns it today.
- Ask the tax collector for the amount due in the month you expect to close. Unpaid tax is paid from the sale proceeds at closing.
- Compare offers on what you net after repairs, commissions and closing costs, not on the headline price.
- If you want a fast, simple closing, ask for a written cash offer. We buy houses as-is. See we buy houses in Florida.
Escambia County property tax FAQ
When are property taxes due in Escambia County, FL?
Florida taxes are due November 1 or when the certified roll reaches the tax collector, and become delinquent April 1 (Fla. Stat. 197.333).
What early payment discounts apply?
The statute provides 4 percent in November, 3 percent in December, 2 percent in January and 1 percent in February (Fla. Stat. 197.162). Check the tax collector's page for this year's exact dates.
When is the homestead exemption deadline?
March 1 each year with the county property appraiser (Fla. Stat. 196.011).
What happens to unpaid Escambia County property tax when I sell?
The title company pays the unpaid tax from the sale proceeds at closing.
Sources
- Escambia County Property Appraiser (Gary Bubba Peters)
- Tax Collector of Escambia County (Scott Lunsford)
- Official millage page
- Florida Statutes, Chapter 197
This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Laws, forms and fees change, so confirm details with the official office or a Florida tax professional.
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