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Government & Taxes

 

Government

Pensacola is the seat of Escambia County. The administrative responsibility of the City rests with the City Manager who is appointed by the council. The city council consists of ten members. The administrative responsibility of the County rests with the County Administrator who is appointed by the Commission. The county commission consists of five commissioners.

Voting

Florida residents are allowed to vote at age 18 and older. An individual must register at least 30 days prior to an election and be a resident of the state.

For further information on Voter Registration click here or call the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections office at 850.595.3900.

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Taxes

Pensacola, like all of Florida, has no income tax (corporate or personal). In place of an income tax, taxes are used to support the public schools, roads and services. The two most notable are property taxes and sales tax.

• Property tax rates fluctuate yearly and vary according to residence location. For information on Escambia County, contact the Escambia County Properties Office at 850.434.2735.
• Sales tax IN Escambia County is 7.5% (levied as follows: 6% State sales tax and 1.5% Local Option).
• The list of sales-taxable items varies, but Florida does not levy a tax on unprepared food or medicine.

For more information, contact the Escambia County Tax Assessors office at 850.438.6500 ext. 252.