Duval County Tax Collector: Branch Updates and Important Deadlines

The Frame

What this does

Residents who use the Kernan or Hogan branch locations will need to adjust their travel plans for in-person services starting in summer 2026, and taxpayers must meet upcoming July and September deadlines to avoid potential penalties.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Kernan Branch users

These residents must use alternative branch locations starting July 24th.

Hogan Branch users

These residents must use alternative branch locations starting in summer 2026.

Property taxpayers

These residents must submit tax installments by the July 31st and September 30th deadlines.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

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Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I go for in-person services after the Kernan branch closes?

The Kernan branch closes July 24th. You may visit other branch locations such as Yates, Mandarin, Neptune Beach, North Main Street, Roosevelt, Soutel, Westside, or the Ed Ball Permitting Branch until the new St. Johns Square location opens in summer 2026.

Are there any upcoming tax deadlines I should be aware of?

Yes, the first property tax installment is due July 31st, and both local business tax renewals and the second property tax installment are due September 30th.

Why It Matters

Residents who use the Kernan or Hogan branch locations will need to adjust their travel plans for in-person services starting in summer 2026, and taxpayers must meet upcoming July and September deadlines to avoid potential penalties.

Summary

The Duval County Tax Collector is closing the Kernan branch on July 24th and consolidating both the Kernan and Hogan branches into a new St. Johns Square location in summer 2026. Residents should also note upcoming deadlines for property tax installments and local business tax renewals.

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Discoveries

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temporal pattern90% confidence

Branch Consolidation Strategy

The Tax Collector is actively consolidating smaller branch locations into larger, centralized 'state-of-the-art' facilities, as evidenced by the closure of Kernan and Hogan in favor of St. Johns Square.

Kernan Branch Hogan Branch St. Johns Square

Connected Entities

organizationFlorida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles“State agency managing driver license systems”Map →

locationSt. Johns Square“New branch location opening Summer 2026”Map →

personJim Overton“Duval County Tax Collector”Map →

locationKernan Branch“Branch closing July 24th”Map →

locationDuval County“Jurisdiction of the Tax Collector”Map →

locationHogan Branch“Branch closing Summer 2026”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.coj.net

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