Paying Your Property Taxes
3 Steps to Pay Your Taxes
1. Verify Your Property
Please verify the description of the property. If there are any errors, notify the Property Appraiser’s Office.
2. Select a Payment Method (See Accepted Forms of Payment Below)
3. Receive an Early Payment Discount (If Paid by)
| Payment Postmark Date | Discount |
|---|---|
| November | 4% |
| December | 3% |
| January | 2% |
| February | 1% |
Accepted Forms of Payment
We accept several different forms of payment which vary depending on what, when, and how you're paying. Click on the tabs below for more information.
Real Estate Taxes
Payment Forms
- In-Person — Cash, Personal or Business Check, Money Order, Cashier's Check, Credit Card (No eCheck or Debit in Person).
- Online — eCheck, Credit Card, Visa Debit Card, Wire Transfer.
- Mail — Personal or Business Check, Money Order, Cashier's Check.
Payment Processing Fees
- eCheck — $1.50 eCheck processing fee.
- Credit Card/Debit Card — 2.39% credit card/ debit card processing fee; $2.00 minimum.
Payment Forms
- In-Person — Cash, Personal or Business Check, Money Order, Cashier's Check, Credit Card (No eCheck or Debit in Person).
- Online — eCheck, Credit Card, Visa Debit Card, Wire Transfer.
- Mail — Personal or Business Check, Money Order, Cashier's Check.
Payment Processing Fees
- eCheck — $1.50 eCheck processing fee.
- Credit Card/Debit Card — 2.39% credit card/ debit card processing fee; $2.00 minimum.
Tangible Personal Property Taxes
Payment Forms
- In-Person — Cash, Personal or Business Check, Money Order, Cashier's Check, Credit Card (No eCheck or Debit in Person).
- Online — eCheck, Credit Card, Visa Debit Card, Wire Transfer.
- Mail — Personal or Business Check, Money Order, Cashier's Check.
Payment Processing Fees
- eCheck — $1.50 eCheck processing fee.
- Credit Card/Debit Card — 2.39% credit card/ debit card processing fee; $2.00 minimum.
Payment Forms
- In-Person — Cash, Personal or Business Check, Money Order, Cashier's Check, Credit Card (No eCheck or Debit in Person).
- Online — Credit Card, Wire Transfer.
- Mail — Personal or Business Check, Money Order, Cashier's Check.
Payment Processing Fees
- Credit Card — 2.39% credit card processing fee; $2.00 minimum.
Tax Certificates & Tax Deeds
Real Estate Tax Certificates (Liens)
Payment Forms
- In-Person — Certified funds only; Cash, Money Order, Cashier's Check.
- Online — Wire transfer.
- Mail — Certified funds only; Money Order, Cashier's Check.
Real Estate Tax Deed
Contact the Tax Department at 407-434-0312 (Option 2) for Tax Deed Payoff Amount or other Information.
Payment Processing Fees
- eCheck — $1.50 eCheck processing fee.
- Credit Card/Debit Card — 2.39% credit card/ debit card processing fee; $2.00 minimum.
Delinquent Taxes
Delinquent taxes can be paid in person or by mail by the following methods: cash (in person only), certified/ cashier's check, money order, or check made payable to “Scott Randolph”. We do not accept personal or business checks for delinquent taxes.
Watch: The Life of a Bill
2023-2024 Important Tax Dates
11-01-2023
November 1
First day to pay taxes and assessments.
Now through 02-29-2024
Before March 1
File for new exemptions with the Property Appraiser.
03-31-2024
March 31
Taxes and assessments are due. Payment must be received by our office by this date regardless of the postmark date.
04-01-2024
April 1
Unpaid real estate taxes are delinquent (3% minimum mandatory charge plus fees will be imposed).
Unpaid tangible personal property taxes are delinquent (interest accrues at a rate of 1.5% per month plus advertising and fees).
Tax warrants are issued for all unpaid tangible personal property taxes.
04-30-2024
April 30
Deadline for Installment Plan Application.
05-01-2024
May 1
Interest plus fees are imposed.
05-31-2024 at 4:30 PM
May 31
Last day to pay real estate taxes without a lien. Full payment must be physically received in our office, 200 South Orange Ave. 16th Fl., Orlando, FL 32801, by May 31, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. regardless of the postmark date.
06-01-2024 at 8:00 AM
June 1
Tax Certificate Sale (online). Click here for more information.
Installment Payment Plan
Orange County taxpayers may choose to pay their taxes through a quarterly Installment Payment Plan. To qualify for the plan, the taxpayer must be current on their taxes and their prior year taxes must exceed $100.00. Taxpayers must complete and return the Installment Payment Plan Application no later than May 1.
Applications for the Installment Payment Plan are available at each of our Orange County office locations and online.
Installment Payment Plan Dates
The first and second installments are based on ¼ of the previous year’s taxes. The third and four installments are ½ of the remaining actual tax liability for the current year.
- 1st Installment — ¼ of the total estimated taxes discounted at 6%. Payment is due June 30
- 2nd Installment — ¼ of the total estimated taxes discounted at 4.5%. Payment is due September 30.
- 3rd Installment — ¼ of the total estimated taxes plus ½ of the adjustment for actual tax liability discounted at 3%. Payment is due December 31st.
- 4th Installment — ¼ of the total estimated taxes plus ½ of the adjustment for actual tax liability. Payment is due March 31st.
Delinquent installment payments must be paid in full with the next installment payment. Unpaid installments are delinquent on April 1 and are subject to the same rules that apply to delinquent taxes.
If a taxpayer chooses to discontinue participation, they will not be entitled to receive the discounts provided by law. For more information, contact the Property Tax Department by phone at (407) 434-0312.