In preparation to go live with the new system, the current Excise tax system will be unavailable beginning March 25.
Starting Tuesday, April 1, the new online system will be live and ready for use, with features that simplify the filing process, increase accessibility, and provide better support for customers. All users are encouraged to take advantage of the upgraded system and familiarize themselves with the new interface after it launches. Find more information online at santarosaclerk.com/other-services/tourist-development-tax.
During the downtime, businesses and operators are encouraged to collect the necessary information ahead of the transition. Management companies, owner representatives, and individuals/companies leasing property short-term that is owned by others are required to upload their agreement with the property owner when prompted by the new system. The agreement must contain the provisions required by 12A-1.061 (4) (d) 3, Florida Administrative Code. In lieu of the agreement, a Property Owner’s Authorization and Acknowledgment form with the property owner’s original signature may be uploaded. The Property Owner’s Authorization and Acknowledgment form can be found by selecting Tourist Development Tax from the Santa Rosa Clerk of Court website, santarosaclerk.com.
Additional information and answers to frequently asked questions are also available from the Santa Rosa Clerk of Court website.
For questions, contact the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Tax Office by email at touristdevelopmenttax@santarosaclerks.com. The Clerk of Court appreciates their customers understanding and cooperation during this transition period.
