St. Lucie County Tax Collector, Chris Craft

09/21/2022

GOOGLE REVIEW OF THE MONTH ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

At the St. Lucie County Tax Collector's Office, we make it our mission to provide exceptional customer experiences, and we love hearing about them! This month's 5-star Google review comes from a neighbor who received help at our Tradition office:

"First off, shout out to my PSL guardian angel NICOLE. She was beyond awesome. Then came da homie Cody. You two made the money I had to shell out just a tiny bit less mortifying! Much appreciated."

If we can make you happy while taking your money...we're winning! :) We appreciate all of our neighbors who take the time to provide feedback via Google reviews. It remains our honor to serve St. Lucie County!

09/20/2022

This morning, we are happy to be partnering with our friends at La Gigante 1330 to share information about our office with our Hispanic neighbors. Our Tradition Branch Manager, Giovanna, is doing the honors of being interviewed - we are thankful for her and all of our Spanish-speaking team members!

09/15/2022

TERRIFIC TCSLC 🏆

Every day, we strive to fulfill our mission of providing our neighbors with an exceptional customer experience. This month's is for Customer Service Representative, Alicia, who works in our Walton Road Office and received this feedback recently on a Google Review from a customer she helped:

"This DMV is one of the best experiences. It’s quick and the people are great. Alicia helped me today she was so patient and helpful. All people that work should have an attitude like hers. She made my day much better. Thank you Alicia."

It is our honor to serve our St. Lucie County neighbors - and if we surprise you with a great experience, all the better! Let us know by leaving a Google review, or you can hit us up on social using .

09/13/2022

NOW HIRING: DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

We are one of St. Lucie County's "Best Places to Work" and we are seeking a Director of Operations. The person who fills this position will serve as a member of our senior leadership team and lead our primary business operations at all three branches.

Find out more about the job competencies and requirements here: https://www.tcslc.com/158/Job-Postings

09/11/2022

We will . 🇺🇸

09/09/2022

PATRIOT DAY 🇺🇸

It's been nearly 21 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that took the lives of 2,977 people. Since Patriot Day falls on a Sunday this year, we are commemorating this day early by wearing red, white and blue today.

We will .

09/07/2022

ARE YOU ONE OF FLORIDA'S 12 MILLION SUPERHEROES?

Our partners at Donate Life Florida recently announced that the state’s organ, eye, and tissue donor registry surpassed the 12 million mark! We want to thank all of our St. Lucie County neighbors who have agreed to give the gift of life by registering to become a donor when they come in to our office to receive or renew their driver license or ID card.

Nationally, over 105,000 individuals are awaiting a lifesaving organ, with more than 5,000 of those individuals living in Florida. In addition, more than 2 million individuals in the United States receive the healing gift of donated eye and tissue grafts each year, which restore health and sight. For more information on organ donation, visit https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/.

Donate Life Florida is excited to announce that our state’s organ, eye, and tissue donor registry has surpassed the 12 million mark! Nationally, over 105,000 individuals are awaiting a lifesaving organ, with more than 5,000 of those individuals living in Florida. In addition, more than 2 million individuals in the United States receive the healing gift of donated eye and tissue grafts each year, which restore health and sight.

Since 2009, Donate Life Florida has overseen the state’s donation registry, and has dedicated all efforts to educate and encourage the public to designate themselves as registered donors. Today, as we realize that more than half of the state’s population has chosen to register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor, we are essentially witnessing a collective act of selflessness, kindness, empathy, and compassion. This milestone is a testament of the giving nature of Floridians, and Donate Life Florida is proud to continue to be the steward of this remarkable achievement.

09/04/2022

LABOR DAY CLOSING

A reminder that all of our office locations are closed tomorrow, 9/5 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

We look forward to serving you on Tuesday, 9/6 by appointment from 9a -2p and by walk-in from 2:30 - 5p, or you can visit us online any time at www.tcslc.com.

09/02/2022

COLLEGE COLORS DAY 💙🧡💚💛🤎❤️

Today is College Colors Day, a national holiday that celebrates colleges and universities and the official kickoff of college football. If you come in to see us, you’ll notice we are sporting the hues of our favorite schools.

08/31/2022

Drive alertly in school zones!

An important reminder from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles now that school is back in session...

It is ILLEGAL to be on your phone (unless it's on Bluetooth) in a school zone. Make sure you're alert and not distracted while driving to ensure our kids are safe. Click the link below for more information.

08/29/2022

LABOR DAY CLOSING

All office locations will be closed on Monday, 9/5 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

We look forward to serving you on Tuesday, 9/6 by appointment from 9a - 2p and by walk-in from 2:30 - 5p, or you can visit us online any time at www.tcslc.com.

08/24/2022

This week, our office was recognized with a Legacy Award and certificate of merit for achieving a clean financial audit free of any findings by the Florida Tax Collectors Association during the 2022 FTCA Fall Education Forum in Orlando.

08/22/2022

INTERRUPTION OF SERVICES - TRADITION OFFICE

We are experiencing an interruption of services at our Tradition location - we currently have no access to state systems, which leaves us unable to process any transactions on behalf of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

We are working with the state on a solution, but in the meantime, please visit our Fort Pierce or Walton Road office this afternoon for walk-in hours, or go online to www.tcslc.com and make an appointment for later this week to avoid waiting.

It remains our honor to serve our St. Lucie County neighbors, and we apologize for the inconvenience.

08/22/2022

This morning, several members of the St. Lucie County Tax Collector team took part in a “tunnel of hope” at Dan McCarty Middle School in Fort Pierce.

The concept behind Kids at Hope is a belief that all children are capable of success, no exceptions. Each fall, members of the community are invited to come to schools throughout the district to participate in tunnels of hope as a way to help local students begin their school year off in a positive and uplifting way.

08/19/2022

Coming to a tv near you soon…St. Lucie County Tax Collector, Chris Craft will be a guest on the next episode of the St Lucie County Chamber of Commerce’s Coffee with the Chair. Thank you to Commission Chair Sean Mitchell, District 2 for the invitation and providing the opportunity to speak about new innovations in our office!

08/15/2022

Later this week, St. Lucie County Property Appraiser, Michelle Franklin, will be sending out this year's TRIM notices. This often prompts questions from homeowners on things like Homestead Exemptions and portability. They are the best resource in finding answers to those questions. Our job as your tax collector's office is to take the information they provide to us and collect what is due, then to distribute those funds to the appropriate entities.

It remains our honor to partner with all of our constitutional officers to better serve our St. Lucie County neighbors!

How is Portability calculated?

Portability in Florida refers to the ability of a property owner to transfer some or all of their Save Our Homes benefit from a previous homestead to a newly established homestead.

The Save Our Homes benefit is the difference between the market value and assessed value.

The amount is transferred either in its entirety or as a percentage, depending on the value of the new property the year you establish Homestead. The maximum transfer amount is $500,000.

To transfer your assessment difference, you must have established a new homestead on or before the third January 1 after abandoning your previous homestead.

08/12/2022

Stop for School Buses

With school back in session, it's important for drivers to remember to pay close attention to busses and school zones. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is reminding Florida drivers to do their part to help keep children safe while driving during the school year.

08/10/2022

Hope all of our St. Lucie County students have THE BEST first day back to school today!

08/08/2022

UPDATE (9:05a on 8/9)
We are having issues once again with internet at our Tradition office due to a recent direct lightening strike. We will remain open there today, but expect delays with service due to patchy internet service. Our apologies as we work on a solution.

UPDATE (10:25a on 8/8)
Internet is being restored and systems rebooted. We will be back up and ready to take customers with appointments starting at 12:40p today and walk-ins from 2:30 - 5p.

INTERRUPTION OF SERVICES - TRADITION OFFICE

We are currently experiencing an interruption of services at our Tradition location - the county server that provides the office with internet is down. We are working with the county on a solution, but are unable to complete any transactions at our Tradition location at this time.

If you have an appointment with us in Tradition this morning, you can receive service at either our Fort Pierce (2300 Virginia Avenue) or Walton Road (1664 SE Walton Road) offices. We have additional staff on hand at both locations to help with the added volume of people being served. You can also choose to reschedule your appointment by going online to www.tcslc.com and clicking on "make an appointment."

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. It remains our honor to serve our St. Lucie County neighbors.

08/05/2022

Happy Friday, everybody!

08/03/2022

Tell a friend

BEWARE OF ALLIGATORS

Earlier this week, we posted about alligator hunting season beginning on August 15 and what you need to do to obtain a permit.

MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife recently shared this important information about interacting with alligators and the dangers associated.

08/01/2022

ALLIGATOR HUNTING SEASON IS COMING 🐊

Florida's statewide alligator hunting season begins on August 15. The Statewide Alligator Hunt is highly sought after and limited entry, with over 15,000 applicants applying for 7,000 available permits.

Working with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to issue permits is just one of the many services we provide to our St. Lucie County neighbors. To submit your name as an applicant for a permit, visit http://www.myfwc.com/.../statewide-alligator-hunt-permit/

07/28/2022

INTERRUPTION OF SERVICES - TRADITION OFFICE

We are currently experiencing an interruption of services at our Tradition location - the state server that allows us to complete DMV transactions is down. We are working with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles on a solution, but are unable to complete any DMV transactions at our Tradition location at this time.

If you have an appointment with us in Tradition this morning, you can receive service at either our Fort Pierce (2300 Virginia Avenue) or Walton Road (1664 SE Walton Road) offices. We have additional staff on hand at both locations to help with the added volume of people being served. You can also choose to reschedule your appointment by going online to www.tcslc.com and clicking on "make an appointment."

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. It remains our honor to serve our St. Lucie County neighbors.

07/26/2022

Does your student need an ID to play sports in school? We can help with that! Avoid waiting by making an appointment any weekday between 9a - 2p. Just go to www.tcslc.com and click on "make an appointment," then select which office you'd like to visit.

Need to know what to bring? We have a checklist for you on our website: https://www.tcslc.com/DocumentCenter/View/480/What-to-Bring-Real-ID-Required-Documents-PDF?bidId=

It remains our honor to serve our St. Lucie County neighbors!

07/22/2022

This week, St. Lucie County Tax Collector, Chris Craft was sworn in as president-elect of the National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers and Finance Officers (NACCTFO) during their annual conference in Denver, Colorado.

NACCTFO was established in 1954 and is a professional organization dedicated to building relationships, forming partnerships and exchanging ideas through networking and educational certification programs.

Congratulations, Chris!