We have some useful forms for you to download. Select any of the links below to download the form.

Certificate of Trust (Must be Notarized)
  Some property owners choose to transfer their home into a Trust for estate planning purposes. The certificate ensures the property owner continues to receive the annual Homestead Exemption benefit.

Agriculture Classification Application

Exemption Application (Must be Witnessed)
   This form is for applying for all property exemptions
and  MUST   be signed and witnessed in our office.

Tangible Personal Property Tax Return
   This form  MUST  be signed and recieved in our office by April 1st.

Application for Employment
    Applications can returned by mail to:
        560 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring FL 33870

    By fax to: (863) 402-6765

    By email to: admin@appraiser.co.highlands.fl.us

The following documents are provided online for your information:

• Contact and Department Information
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Property Tax Exemptions
• Manufactured Homes
• Tangible Personal Property
• Agricultural
• Florida Statutes
• Downloadable Files
• Available Forms
• Sales Search
• Featured links to other USEFUL sites

Date Taxes Become Due
Taxes become due and payable to the Collector on November 1st with a discount of 4% if paid in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. Taxes become delinquent April 1st. Taxes are levied on a calendar-year basis, being paid in arrears for the period January 1st - December 31st.

For more information on Taxes, please visit the web site of the
HIGHLANDS COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR.