*NOTICE*

2025 EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS

The Okaloosa County Property Appraiser’s Office is accepting exemption applications for the 2025 tax year. The statutory deadline for filing an application for all exemptions, including homestead exemption for the 2025 tax year, is March 1, 2025.  For more information on the homestead exemption, please visit the Exemption section of this website or call (850) 651-7240 or (850) 689-5900.

***If you need to update your driver’s license or vehicle registration, please contact the Tax Collector’s Office (okaloosatax.com) as there may be additional requirements.***

Mack Busbee, CFA, Your Property Appraiser


Mack Busbee was born and raised in Okaloosa County, graduated from Niceville High School and attended Okaloosa Walton Junior College and University of West Florida. He began working at the Property Appraiser’s office in November of 2000 and ran for office in 2016. Mack is a Certified General Appraiser through the State of Florida and is a Certified Florida Appraiser (CFA) through the Florida Department of Revenue. He is a member of PAAF, Property Appraisers’ Association of Florida.