Discount Periods
The tax year runs from January 1 to December 31 each year. Annual property tax notices are mailed by November 1 every year. Florida law allows certain discounts for early payment, beginning in November. The following discounts apply for early payment:
4% if paid in November
3% if paid in December
2% if paid in January
1% if paid in February
The amount due in March is the gross tax amount and reflects no discount. Taxes become delinquent on April 1, at which time interest and other applicable costs are added to the gross tax amount.
When a discount period ends on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the discount period is extended to the next working day if payment is delivered to a Tax Collector office on the extended date. The Tax Collector's office accepts payments many different ways, and the chart below contains information on acceptable dates for payments when the discount period ends on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
| Month | Internet | Counter/Drop Box | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November Amount |
Until 11:55 p.m. E.S.T.
November 30 |
Until close of business
November 30 |
Must have November Postmark |
| December Amount | Until 11:55 p.m. E.S.T. December 31 |
Until close of business January 2 |
Must have December Postmark |
| January Amount |
Until 11:55 p.m. E.S.T. January 31 |
Until close of business January 31 |
Must have January Postmark |
| February Amount | Until 11:55 p.m. E.S.T. February 28 |
Until close of business February 28 |
Must have February Postmark |
| March Amount |
Until 11:55 p.m. E.S.T. March 31 |
Until close of business April 1 |
Must have March Postmark |
