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Hurricane Relief Information

My home was destroyed by a hurricane. Do I still owe property taxes?

It is always recommended to pay your property taxes to help ensure you do not miss out on any discounts, or incur late fees and/or penalties. However, you may be eligible for a refund if the residence was uninhabitable for at least 30 days.

F.S 197.319 was created to provide refunds due to a catastrophic event (also called a Catastrophic Event Tax Abatement). A catastrophic event could occur due to severe weather, such as a hurricane, or a non-weather event, such as a fire. It applies to residential properties (regardless of homestead status) that are rendered uninhabitable for at least 30 days.

Refer to manateepao.gov/catastrophic-event-information for information.

When will I receive my Catastrophic Event Tax Abatement refund?

The Property Appraiser's Office must submit all approved applications to the Tax Collector's office by April 1st. Our office will then prepare and mail the refunds. All refunds should be received no later than July. 

Will there be an extension to pay my property taxes?

At this time, the Tax Collector's Office has not received guidance or authorization from the Governor or the Department of Revenue regarding any adjustments to existing rules, regulations, and statutes.

It is always recommended to pay your property taxes to help ensure you do not miss out on any discounts, or incur late fees and/or penalties.

What if my title, license plate, registration, parking permit or ID were lost or destroyed due to a hurricane?

Emergency Orders were issued waiving certain fees for many counties, including Manatee County, due to the recent hurricanes. The following procedures are in effect through February 1, 2025 for individuals affected by Hurricane Milton:

  • Fees for the following transactions may be waived for any customer adversely affected by the Hurricane in a way that caused them to lose any of the items listed: 

If any of the situations above apply to you, inform the processing associate at your scheduled appointment. 

I was unable to renew my driver license or registration on time due to a hurricane. 

Emergency orders were issued waiving certain fees for many counties, including Manatee County, due to the recent hurricanes. The following procedures are in effect through February 1, 2025 for individuals affected by Hurricane Milton:

State of Florida residents may not be charged a delinquent fee for the renewal of driver licenses, Commercial Driver Licenses (CDLs), or registrations resulting from office closures. Delinquent fees may also be waived for any customers adversely affected by the Hurricane. The applicable renewal fees will be collected as normal.

Note: Identification cards are not charged delinquent fees.

If the situation above applies to you, inform the processing associate at your scheduled appointment.