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RELOCATION INFORMATION
This section is intended as a quick
reference guide for people moving to Seminole County or considering relocation.
Everything a successful business could need is right here. Seminole County
has prepared for growth with everything from a new expressway to pre-approved
development sites, specialized job training, and infrastructure incentives. This
is a community well prepared to do business with business.
Every business in Seminole County is required to maintain a current business tax receipt. There are seven municipalities within Seminole County. If a business is located within a city limit, two Business Tax Receipts will be required ~ one from the city and one from the county.
Florida has no state income tax or inheritance tax. Sales tax is 7% in
Seminole County.
Seminole County schools are renowned for excellence. For the past 22
years, SAT scores in Seminole have consistently exceeded state and national
averages. The Seminole
County School Board oversees the public education system. There are
also several colleges and universities available in the area.
 Find
out what school zones you are located within.
Board of County Commissioners
A five person committee called the Board
of County Commissioners is elected by the voters of Seminole County
to act as the legislative branch of county government with each representing
their district.
Find
out which Commissioner represents you.
Constitutional Officers
Constitutional Officers are also elected officials
and they have their own set of responsibilities to the citizens.
They decide for themselves
how to perform their duties and answer only to the voters.
| Officer |
Some of their duties |
| Clerk
of the Court |
official records, public records,
traffic fines, jury duty, law library, marriage license, passports |
| Property
Appraiser |
property valuation, ownership
changes, parcel boundaries, tax exemptions |
| Sheriff's
Office |
criminal alerts, advisories,
program information, county jail, law enforcement, |
| Supervisor
of Elections |
voter registration, polling
locations, election results, elected official precincts |
| Tax
Collector |
property taxes, hunting and
fishing licenses, vehicle tags and titles, business tax receipts |
Other County Agencies
There are also other important county agencies that maintain the
quality of life in Seminole County.
| Agency |
Some of their services |
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birth and death certificates, health services,
news, education |
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school system, kindergarten to grade 12, lunch
menus, bus schedules |
Municipalities (Cities)
There are seven cities in the boundaries of Seminole County, and,
while they have their own governments, certain
decisions made by the Board of County Commissioners and the other
Constitutional Officers can affect the cities.
State and Federal Officials
Make sure you register
to vote so
that you can have your voice heard on who your elected state
and federal officials will be from the Governor to the Congressmen.
Find
out who your political representatives are and where to vote.
There are several high quality hospitals and clinics within Seminole
County. The Health Department and Seminole
County Public Safety both provide important health alerts and services.
Both the city and county fire and law enforcement agencies work together
to ensure the safety of its residents.
Seminole County has a high concentration of technology based jobs and
several large, well-known employers such as Sprint, Bank One, AT&T,
Fiserv, AAA, and Veritas.
 View
Major Employers in Seminole County.
A wide variety of recreational opportunities are available including
parks, trails, wilderness
areas, libraries, museum,
and local
attractions.
Seminole County is halfway between the major Central Florida theme
parks and the coastal beaches.
Here is a friendly reminder of things you might need to do if you are
moving to the area.
Making your way around Seminole County is easy. With I-4 and State Road
417, you can be anywhere you want to go in no time. The County also has
an international
airport, train station,
and a bus system.
It is illegal to drive with an open alcoholic beverage in any vehicle.
Seat belts are required to be worn. All children six years old and less
must ride in a child restraint car seat. Florida mandates no-fault insurance
for all drivers. Personal injury protection and property damage coverage
is required.
The County provides water, sewer, and garbage collection service to unincorporated
areas. Cities provide their own services. The watering
restrictions apply to everyone regardless of your
provider.
Find
out who your utility providers are.
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