LevyYour tax dollars,
explained clearly.
We're the county office that collects property taxes and puts every dollar to work in your neighborhood. Here's exactly what we do, where the money goes, and how to make sure you're not paying more than you should.
That's 14 miles of resurfaced road, 3 new fire stations, and a fully stocked library.
That's 12,847 families saving an average of $840 each this year.
File before 4 PM on a weekday — most confirmations arrive by next morning.
Every dollar has a home in your community.
This fiscal year, Levy County collected $47.2M in property taxes. Here's exactly where it went — in plain numbers, no jargon.
Public Safety
Funds the Sheriff's Office, fire districts, and emergency medical services across the county.
- 127 sworn deputies on patrol
- 4 fire stations staffed 24/7
- 6-minute avg. emergency response
Roads & Infrastructure
Maintains 340 miles of county roads, 18 bridges, and all traffic signals in unincorporated areas.
- 14 miles resurfaced this year
- 3 bridge rehabs underway
- 2,400 potholes filled
Schools & Libraries
Supplements state education funding for 11 public schools and the county's 3-branch library system.
- 11 schools supported
- 3 library branches open 6 days/week
- 48,000 active library cards
Parks & Recreation
Keeps 23 parks maintained, 8 athletic fields in play, and the community pool open all summer.
- 23 parks maintained year-round
- 8 athletic fields
- Free summer swim lessons
Want the full breakdown? Our Annual Financial Report is published every October. Download the current report or attend a community budget workshop where staff walk through every line item in plain English.
Four things you can do right now.
We've broken down the four most common tasks into step-by-step guides. No phone tag, no forms you can't find.
File Your Taxes Online
- 1Visit levy.county.gov/file
- 2Enter your parcel number from your notice
- 3Confirm your property details
- 4Pay by card or e-check
Dispute Your Assessment
- 1Request your Property Record Card (free)
- 2Compare to 3 recent nearby sales
- 3Submit a Value Adjustment Petition
- 4Attend your hearing (in person or Zoom)
Apply for Senior Exemption
- 1Must be 65+ and primary resident
- 2Gather: ID, deed, and income statement
- 3Apply online or at our office
- 4Savings average $840/year
Set Up Installment Plan
- 1Enroll by April 30 each year
- 2Split your bill into 4 payments
- 3Auto-pay from checking or savings
- 4No interest if payments are on time
Prefer to talk to a real person?
Call (352) 486-5172 weekdays 8 AM–5 PM. Average hold time: under 3 minutes.
The neighbors who run the numbers.
Our team has a combined 51 years of service to Levy County. They live here, pay taxes here, and know exactly what the stakes are.
Martha Kowalski
Chief Property Appraiser
"I've seen families save their homes through exemptions they didn't know existed. That's why I come in every morning."
David Okonkwo
Senior Tax Collector
"Most people dread the tax office. My job is to make you leave here thinking — that was actually pretty easy."
Rosa Villanueva
Exemptions Specialist
"Senior exemptions, veteran discounts, agricultural classifications — if there's a way to reduce your bill legally, I'll find it."
James Thibodeau
Assessment Review Officer
"If you think your property was assessed too high, bring me the comps. I'll look at every number with you."
Come in. Sit down. Leave with answers.
Free workshops, one-on-one clinics, and walk-in exemption days. Attending one of these events is the fastest way to reduce your tax bill.
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- March 1Homestead Exemption Deadline
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- Sept 15Value Adjustment Petition Deadline
- Nov 1Tax Bills Mailed
- March 31Discounted Payment Deadline
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