Okeechobee County Tax Collector, Celeste Watford

03/05/2026

📢 We’re Hiring! Join Our Team

Our office currently has a Full-Time Customer Service Representative (CSR) position available, and we are looking for someone who enjoys helping people and providing great customer service to our community.

If you are dependable, personable, and enjoy working with the public, we would love to hear from you!

📄 How to Apply:
Applications can be picked up at our office or downloaded from our website at okeechobeetc.com.

📅 Deadline to apply: March 18th

Come be part of a team that proudly serves our community!

02/16/2026

Closed today February 16,2026.

02/11/2026

🎉 Celebrating Our Amazing Team! 🎉

We’re proud to recognize three outstanding employees for their years of hard work and dedication:

🌟 Sheila – 25 Years
🌟 Kayla T – 2 Years
🌟 Kayla B – 19 Years

Your commitment, loyalty, and the passion you bring to work every day truly make a difference. Thank you for being such an important part of our team and for all that you do!

Please join us in congratulating them on these incredible milestones! 👏👏👏

02/09/2026

Our office will be closed Monday February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents Day

01/30/2026

Earlier today, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) issued this press release regarding changes to the administration of certain driver license knowledge and skills tests.
We recognize that this policy will impact our customers, including non-English speakers. As an agent of the State of , the Okeechobee County Tax Collector’s Office is required to implement and enforce all FLHSMV policies and procedures. We will continue to provide service within the scope of the requirements set by FLHSMV.
This change is not a decision made by our office; however, we are obligated to administer these tests in accordance with state direction.
For questions regarding the policy itself, contact FLHSMV.

01/19/2026

Closed today in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr.

01/14/2026

Our office will be closed Monday January 19th.

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

Our office will close at 4:00pm today.

12/30/2025

Wednesday December 31st, our office will close at 4:00pm.
Closed January 1st and 2nd.,

12/24/2025

Holiday Hours:

Closed December 24th,25th,26th.
Close January 1st and 2nd.