Elected by the citizens of Hernando County, the Tax Collector is an independent constitutional officer authorized by Florida’s Constitution to send tax bills, collect tax payments (ad valorem, non-ad valorem, and tangible personal property taxes), set up installment payments if applicable, approve deferrals, and sell tax certificates on properties with delinquent taxes. After collecting taxes, the Tax Collector distributes property taxes to local governments and taxing authorities to fund services such as schools, roads, cities, and parks.
Most Tax Collectors in Florida also serve as agents for additional state agencies, including the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Florida Department of Health, and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
This partnership allows our office to offer the following services to Hernando County residents:
Amy L. Blackburn was appointed by Governor DeSantis and elected by the citizens of Hernando County in November 2024. She currently serves as the liaison between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Tax Collectors Association.
