The Tax Collector's Offices in Florida have recently mailed out the 2014 Real Estate Tax Bills to property owners. The bill is due for payment by 03/31/15 with discounts available for early payment. If owners have not received their bill they may download and pay their bill online by visiting the appropriate Tax Collector's website. Property tax is a locally assessed tax which is payable annually regardless of whether the property is rented or personally used. The tax is used to support local government services including education, roads, emergency services etc.
Unpaid Real Estate Taxes become delinquent 04/01 of the year following the year of assessment. At this time, interest of 3% and an advertising charge is added to the tax amount due. If the taxes remain unpaid on or before 06/01 a tax certificate, or lien against the property, will be sold for the amount of the unpaid taxes, interest and costs. After two years, the tax certificate holder is eligible to file for a Tax Deed Application, which could result in the loss of the title to the property.
If you have any questions contact your local Tax Collector's Office:
http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/property/taxcollectors.html
http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/property/taxcollectors.html
