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Payment Plan Options and Deadlines
Taxes on all real estate and tangible personal property and other non-ad valorem assessments are billed, collected and distributed by the Tax Collector. For those who are unable to pay the entire property tax bill in one lump sum, tax payment plans have been established by Florida Statutes.
Property Tax payments become payable November 1st and are due in full by March 31st of the following year. Taxes become delinquent on April 1.
Installment Payment Plan
The installment payment plan allows eligible taxpayers to pay their property taxes in four installments throughout the year.
The installment payment plan allows taxpayers to pay their real estate property taxes in four installments throughout the year. Participants in the installment plan receive discounts on their total tax bill.
- Must apply before May 1st of the tax year for which application is being made.
- Estimated taxes due must be more than $100 per tax notice.
The Installment Payment Plan Application is made available each year as of November 1. The form must then be completed and submitted to the Tax Collector’s office on or before the last day of April of the tax year. (Example: For 2024 taxes, applications must be received by April 30, 2024.)
Important Note: Once enrolled and the first installment payment is made, you do not have to reapply every year, as long as the first installment payment is made every year.
1st Payment – Due by June 30
One quarter of previous year’s gross tax discounted 6%.
2nd Payment – Due by September 30
One quarter of previous year’s gross tax discounted 4.5%.
3rd Payment – Due by December 31
One quarter of previous year’s gross tax plus one-half of any adjustment to current taxes, discounted 3%.
4th Payment – Due by March 31
One quarter of previous year’s gross tax plus one-half of any adjustment to current taxes, no discount.
- If the first payment in June is not made on time, the taxpayer has the option to make the first quarterly payment by July 31. However, in this case, the taxpayer loses the discount.
- Taxpayers who do not make the first installment payment by July 31 will be returned to an annual payment status, and future participation will require reapplication.
- If the second or third payment is not made on time, the overdue amount is added to the next installment payment. However, missed installment payments result in the loss of the appropriate discount. Any amount remaining unpaid on April 1 is subject to all provisions of law pertaining to delinquent taxes.
- Once the first payment has been made, the taxpayer will continue to receive quarterly tax notices, which are due upon receipt.
Once you have elected to participate in the installment payment plan by timely paying the first payment you are required to continue participation for the tax year. If you elect to discontinue participation, you will not be entitled to receive the discounts provided by law. Installment payments that become delinquent shall be paid with the next installment payment. Discounts will not be allowed on delinquent payments.
Partial Payment Plan
The partial payment plan lets you pay your current year property taxes in smaller amounts over time, instead of paying the full balance all at once.
- Payment window: Our office accepts partial payments per account for current year taxes between November 1 and March 31.
- Minimum payment: Each partial payment must be at least $100.
- Delinquent taxes don’t qualify – this plan is only available for current year taxes, not past-due balances.
- No early-payment discount applies – partial payments are not eligible for the discount described in Florida Statute 197.162.
- Remaining balance deadline: Any balance not paid in full by April 1 becomes delinquent.
- Not combinable with the installment plan – if you’re currently enrolled in the installment payment plan, you’re not eligible for the partial payment plan.
To enroll, submit a signed acknowledgment form along with your first payment.
Homestead Real Estate Tax Deferral
If you qualify for a homestead exemption, you may also be able to defer (postpone) part of your property taxes or non-ad valorem assessments, based on your household income from the previous year.
- If your household income was less than $10,000, you may be able to defer your taxes in full.
- If your deferral is approved, the deferred amount becomes an interest-bearing first lien on your property. You’ll also need to provide fire insurance coverage with a loss payable clause to the County Tax Collector.
- If the property changes use or ownership, or insurance coverage lapses, all deferred taxes and interest become due immediately.
- A “change in use” means the property stops being your homestead – for example, you move out, rent it to someone else, use it for business purposes, or it’s no longer your primary residence.
To apply, complete Form DR-570 and submit it to the Tax Collector’s office.
Deadline to apply: March 31 each year.
View Application for Homestead Tax Deferral, Form DR-570 (PDF)