Manatee County Tax Collectors

What Manatee County Tax Collectors does

Manatee County Tax Collector's Office is a constitutionally elected county government office in Bradenton, Florida, operating under the authority of Ken Burton Jr., who was first elected in 1992 and has been re-elected unopposed eight times. The office provides a consolidated set of state and local government services to Manatee County residents, including property tax collection (real estate and tangible personal property), motor vehicle and boat registration and titling, driver license issuance and testing, tourist development tax administration for short-term rentals, concealed weapon license processing, hunting and fishing license distribution, military benefit administration, and parking permit issuance. Service delivery spans three government branches (West Manatee, East Manatee, and Driver License), two private license plate agencies with extended and Saturday hours, self-service kiosks at Publix locations, and online self-service portals.

The office's core technology stack consists of consumer-facing web portals rather than developer-facing APIs: the Property Tax Web Portal (PtaxWeb) enables property tax search, online payment via credit card or electronic check, installment plan applications, portfolio management for multi-property owners, and email alerts for payment deadlines; the Tourist Development Tax (Excise) System supports short-term rental tax registration, filing, and payment; and an Appointment Scheduling System supports in-person branch bookings. No public APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML capabilities are documented.

The business model is a statutory fee-for-service government operation. The office retains transaction-based fees set by Florida statute (e.g., $57 for a Florida resident concealed weapon license renewal, $6.25 for a first-time ID card, $18-$22.67 hourly labor cost as a cost benchmark, statutory 1.5% per month interest on delinquent tangible property tax) and collects and remits property and tourist development taxes on behalf of Manatee County and state agencies. Revenue is not publicly disclosed in commercial terms; property and tourist taxes are pass-through. Customer segments are segmented by geography (Manatee County residents), use case (short-term rental operators), business unit (county businesses), and persona (military members and veterans), with the broadest segment being individual residents.

Name

Manatee County Tax Collectors

Legal name

Manatee County Tax Collector's Office

Website

https://taxcollector.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Manatee County Tax Collector's Office is a constitutionally elected county government entity in Bradenton, Florida, that collects property taxes and provides state-level services to residents, including driver licensing, vehicle registration, tourist tax administration, and concealed weapon and hunting/fishing license processing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Tax Collection Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

akta.pro primary industry

Tax Return Filing, Processing & Assessment (BPAIADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Revenue Systems, E-Filing & Digital Tax Administration (BPAIADAO)

Keywords

• Government tax collection
• Property tax administration
• Vehicle registration services
• Driver license services
• Concealed weapon licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Motor Vehicle Services: Fees collected for vehicle registrations, title transfers, specialty plates, and related motor vehicle services
2. Driver License Services: Fees for driver license issuance, renewals, replacements, road tests, and written examinations
3. Property Tax Collection: Collection and remittance of property taxes for real estate and tangible personal property on behalf of Manatee County and taxing authorities
4. Tourist Development Tax: Collection of 6% tourist tax on short-term rentals and remittance to Manatee County
5. Concealed Weapon License: Fees for original applications, renewals, replacements, and fingerprinting/photo services for concealed weapons licenses
6. Hunting and Fishing Licenses: Commission-based sales of hunting and fishing licenses and permits through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission system
7. Tax Certificate Sales: Annual sale of tax certificates on delinquent properties, with certificates sold to investors at competitive bid

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Manatee County Tax Collector's Office is a constitutionally elected county government office that collects property taxes, tourist development taxes, and tangible personal property taxes on behalf of Manatee County and taxing authorities. It also delivers state-level services locally, including driver license issuance and testing, motor vehicle and vessel title/registration, concealed weapon licensing, and hunting/fishing license sales through online portals, in-person branches, partner kiosks, and private tag agencies.

Product overview

Manatee County Tax Collector's office operates as a constitutionally elected county tax collector providing state services at the local level. The organization offers a unified suite of digital service portals and in-person services centered around property tax collection, motor vehicle services, driver licensing, and tourist tax administration. The primary digital products include the Property Tax Web Portal (PtaxWeb) for property tax search, payment, and portfolio management; the Tourist Development Tax (Excise) System for short-term rental tax compliance; and an Appointment Scheduling System for branch services. Core service offerings span driver license issuance and testing, motor vehicle/title/registration services, property tax collection and installment plans, tourist tax collection, concealed weapon licensing, hunting/fishing licenses, and military benefit exemptions. The organization operates as a government services provider rather than a software product company, with digital services functioning as self-service portals for constituent transactions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tourist Development Tax (Excise) System Online portal for Manatee County rental property owners and managers to register accounts, file tourist tax returns, make payments, and manage compliance with the county's 6% tourist development tax on short-term rentals.
• Appointment Scheduling System Web-based appointment booking system allowing Manatee County residents to schedule in-person visits at tax collector branch locations for driver license, vehicle registration, and other services.
• Registration Renewal Kiosks Self-service kiosks located at participating Publix locations enabling instant vehicle registration renewal and printing without visiting a tax collector office.
• Driver License Services Services including original applications, renewals, replacements, out-of-state transfers, written testing, road testing, learner licenses, and CDL services at designated branch locations for Manatee County residents.
• Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, and Boat Services Services including title transfers (in-state, out-of-state, and international), registration renewals, specialty license plates, duplicate titles, boat and trailer registration, dealer transactions, and mobile home services.
• Property Tax Services Services including real estate and tangible personal property tax payments, installment plans with statutory discounts, tax certificates, tax deferrals, exemptions information, and delinquent tax management.
• Tourist Tax Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-minute average annual wait time
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for hunting and fishing license distribution. Manatee County Tax Collector office serves as a point of sale for FWC hunting and fishing licenses and permits for recreational and commercial purposes.
• Florida Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for providing organ donor registration services and other health-related identification services at driver license locations.
• Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary state partner for driver license services, vehicle registration systems, and motor vehicle title transactions. FLHSMV provides the regulatory framework and systems that the Tax Collector implements at the local level.
• Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for concealed weapon license processing. FDACS handles the application determination while the Tax Collector accepts applications, fingerprints, photos, and fees.
• Florida Department of RevenuecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for sales tax collection related to tourist development tax. The 7% sales and use tax portion of the tourist tax is remitted to the Department of Revenue.
• Florida Tax Collectors AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide association of elected tax collectors. Manatee County Tax Collector Ken Burton Jr. serves as Strategic Planning Chair. The association promotes the role of tax collectors and provides professional development.
• Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and ComptrollerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for unclaimed funds and court-related document handling. Field Services and Collections Department located at Clerk's office location.
• Manatee County Property AppraisercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCritical partnership for property tax services. Property Appraiser provides assessment data and the Tax Collector collects taxes based on those assessments. Also for address changes and ownership updates.
• Express Auto Tags North RivercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate license plate agency with extended hours (including Saturday) providing walk-in services for motor vehicle, boat, and mobile home transactions in Ellenton area.
• First Manatee South County Tag AgencycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate license plate agency with extended hours (including Saturday) providing walk-in services for motor vehicle, boat, and mobile home transactions in south Manatee County.
• Publix SupermarketsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for registration renewal kiosks at participating Publix locations, allowing residents to renew and print vehicle registrations instantly during store hours.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Granicus: Government technology provider offering digital experience, communications, and workflow automation for public sector agencies. Comparable as an enabler of the online service delivery, appointment scheduling, and constituent experience layers Manatee has built.
• Florida Tax Collectors Association: Statewide professional association of Florida's elected tax collectors; Manatee's Ken Burton Jr. serves as Strategic Planning Chair. Functions as the industry body, professional development forum, and advocacy group for the network of 67 county tax collector offices.
• Tyler Technologies: Large public-sector software vendor providing appraisal, tax billing, and citizen services platforms to county and municipal governments nationwide. Relevant as a potential technology supplier/enabler for the type of digital property tax and licensing portals Manatee operates.

Direct peers

• Pinellas County Tax Collector: Florida county tax collector's office delivering property tax, motor vehicle registration, driver license, and tourist tax services in Pinellas County. Shares the same constitutional officer role, statutory fee structure, and partner-agency ecosystem (FLHSMV, FWC) as Manatee.
• Lee County Tax Collector: Constitutionally elected Florida county tax collector for Lee County (Fort Myers area), providing the same mix of state and local tax administration, licensing, and motor vehicle services. Comparable in mandate, statutory framework, and digital self-service delivery.
• Palm Beach County Tax Collector: Florida county tax collector's office providing statutory tax collection, motor vehicle, and licensing services to Palm Beach County residents under the same Florida constitutional framework. Comparable in service breadth, statutory constraints, and digital delivery model.
• Sarasota County Tax Collector: Neighboring Florida county tax collector serving Sarasota County with the identical portfolio of property tax, vehicle, driver license, and tourist tax services. Direct geographic adjacency and overlapping tourist rental market make it a tightly comparable peer.
• Orange County Tax Collector (Florida): Florida county tax collector's office serving the Orlando metro area with property tax, motor vehicle, driver license, and tourist tax collection. Operates under the same constitutional/statutory framework as Manatee with similar partner-agency relationships.
• Hillsborough County Tax Collector: Constitutionally elected Florida county tax collector's office providing property tax, motor vehicle, driver license, and tourist tax services to Hillsborough County residents under the same Florida state statutes. Operates the same service mix with similar statutory constraints, making it the most directly comparable peer.

Broad incumbents

• Florida Department of Revenue: State-level tax administration agency that establishes tax policy, administers sales/use tax, and oversees property tax compliance statewide. While not a direct competitor, it sets the regulatory framework under which Manatee operates and handles tax types outside Manatee's local mandate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ManateeTax
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ManateeTaxCollector
• Facebookfacebook.com/manateetax
• Instagraminstagram.com/manateetax
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manatee-county-tax-collector

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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