Real Estate and Personal Taxes

• They are levied annually.
• Taxes on each parcel of real property have to be paid in full and at one time (except for the installment method and homestead tax deferrals). Real property is located in described geographic areas, designated as parcels. It includes land, building, fixtures, and improvements to the land.
• Substantial discounts are extended for early payment.

Mortgage Company

If you pay your taxes through an escrow account, the mortgage company needs to request your tax bill from our office, annually.

The mortgage company will receive the bill to be paid while you will receive an information only copy. The mortgage company is required by law to pay taxes during the 4% discount period. When your mortgage is satisfied, the mortgage company will need to remove your account from its list of requested bills.

Collection and Discounts

The Tax Collector's Office serves as the collector of property taxes. Property owners making tax payments can receive discounts on their taxes by making payments early. The following discounts apply to property tax payments: 

• November 30 - payments postmarked by the 30th will receive a 4% discount. 
• December 31 - payments postmarked by the 31st will receive a 3% discount. 
• January 31 - payments postmarked by the 31st will receive a 2% discount. 
• February 29 - payments postmarked by the 29th of February will receive a 1% discount. 
• March 31 - no discount is received and no penalty is applied to the account. 
• After March 31 - penalties are applied to the account and must be paid with certified funds.

Taxes become delinquent April 1 of each year at which time a 1.5 percent fee per month is added to the bill. Within 45 days after the date of delinquency, the Tax Collector is required by law to advertise a list of delinquent taxpayers one time in a local newspaper. Advertising costs are added to the delinquent bill.

Pursuant to Florida Statutes, tax warrants are issued prior to April 30^th of the next year on all unpaid tangible personal property taxes. Within 30 days after the warrants are prepared, the tax collector applies to the Circuit Court for an order directing levy and seizure of the property for unpaid taxes and costs. The ratified tax warrant has the same force and effect as a writ of garnishment when levied by the tax collector. This tax warrant will be issued to the owner of the business on January 1; this tax warrant survives the sale or transfer of the property.

Business closings should be reported to the Property Appraiser’s Office. If your business was open during anytime of the year, your taxes will be due for that year. If you sell your business, please make sure that the proper research is performed prior to your closing. Any changes to the tax roll (name, address, location, assessed value) must be processed through the Property Appraiser's Office.

Collection and Discounts

The Tax Collector's Office serves as the collector of property taxes and tangible personal property taxes.

Property owners making tax payments can receive discounts on their taxes by making payments early. The following discounts apply to property tax payments: 

• November 30 - payments postmarked by the 30th will receive a 4% discount. 
• December 31 - payments postmarked by the 31st will receive a 3% discount. 
• January 31 - payments postmarked by the 31st will receive a 2% discount. 
• February 29 - payments postmarked by the 29th of February will receive a 1% discount. 
• March 31 - no discount is received, and no penalty is applied to the account. 
• After March 31 - penalties are applied to the account and must be paid with certified funds.

You may contact our Tax Department via email at: [email protected]