Viewing, 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
Tangible Personal Property Taxes
Tax Certificates & Tax Deeds
Real Estate Tax Certificates (Liens)
Real Estate Tax Deed
Payment Processing Fees
- eCheck — $0.00 eCheck processing fee.
- Credit Card/Debit Card — 2.50% credit card/ debit card processing fee; $2.50 minimum.
- Commercial and International Cards — 3.95% card processing fee; $2.50 minimum.
Checks & Certified Funds
Make payable to "Orange County Tax Collector" or “Scott Randolph”.
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 "Orange County Tax Collector" or “Scott Randolph”. We do not accept personal or business checks for delinquent taxes.
Watch: The Life of a Bill
2025-2026 Important Tax Dates
November 1
First day to pay taxes and assessments.
Before March 1
File for new exemptions with the Property Appraiser.
March 31
Taxes and assessments are due. Payment must be received by our office by this date regardless of the postmark date.
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.
April 30
Deadline for Installment Plan Application.
May 1
Interest plus fees are imposed.
May 31
Last day to pay real estate taxes without a lien online. Physical payments must be received in our office by Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. regardless of the postmark date.
June 1
Tax Certificate Sale (online), Monday, June 1 at 8:00 a.m. 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 found online. Just search for your Property and click on the Installment Plan Application button.
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.