FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                 September 30, 2019

Contact: 
Jessica Welch
Office of Communications & Public Services
(850) 926-0919

Wakulla County Announces the Vacancy Adjustment Program Application Period for the Solid Waste Assessment

The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners announces Fiscal Year 2018/19 Vacancy Adjustment Program for the Solid Waste Assessment.

The Vacancy Adjustment Program allows any property owner to seek a refund of the Solid Waste Assessment ($196) for residential property which is vacant for the entire Fiscal Year (Oct. 1, 2018 – Sept. 30, 2019).  In order to qualify, the owner must complete a Vacancy Adjustment Application and file with the County Administrator’s Office by October 15, 2019.  The applicant must be the owner of the residential property and provide documentation from a utility provider that no utility services (electric and/or water) were provided to the residential property during Oct. 1, 2018 – Sept. 30, 2019.

To learn more about the eligibility criteria for the Vacancy Adjustment Program, and to obtain the application, please visit the County website (www.mywakulla.com) or contact Jessica Welch at 850-926-0919 ext. 706.

Please click the following link to obtain the Vacancy Adjustment Application.