Duval County Tax Collector: Pay Property Tax, Search Bills & Choose the Right Office
Use this guide when you need the official Duval County Tax Collector payment route, property tax search, office phone, branch hours, mailing address, DMV-related service, local business tax help, installment option or delinquent-tax next step.
The safest route starts with the official taxcollector.jacksonville.gov website or the payment portal linked from it. For value, ownership or homestead exemption questions, use the Duval County Property Appraiser instead.
Start with the correct route
Quick answer: how do I pay Duval County property tax?
The Duval County Tax Collector collects Jacksonville/Duval County property taxes. Use the official online property-tax route to search by your property or account details, then verify the owner, address, tax year, discount status and amount before paying.
The official online payment page lists eCheck/ACH with no processing fee for eligible payments. Credit card, debit card, Google Pay and PayPal payments carry a processing fee. The main Tax Collector number is 904-255-5700, and property tax questions can be routed to option 4.
On this page: Duval County payment, offices and tax-service routing
Current official-source review
Official links checked: September 14, 2026. The Duval County Tax Collector’s official site now highlights a major branch change: Kernan and Hogan have been replaced by the new St. Johns Square Branch at 11160 Beach Blvd., Suite 121. The office also shows property tax collection for the 2026 roll beginning November 1.
Payment fees, branch wait times, road-test availability, DMV system outages, mailing rules and tax-certificate sale dates can change. Always confirm the live official page before paying, mailing, booking or travelling.
Pay Duval County property taxes online
The cleanest online payment workflow is to start from the official Tax Collector site and use the linked property-tax payment route. Do not enter bank or card details until the record clearly matches your Duval County property.
- Open the official route. Start from the Duval County Tax Collector property-tax page or the official online payment portal linked by the office.
- Search the right record. Use account details, owner name, property address, real estate number or tax notice information.
- Confirm Duval County, Florida. Do not confuse Jacksonville/Duval County, Florida with Duval County, Texas or a private directory page.
- Check the bill before paying. Match the owner, address, tax year, installment, discount status, balance and non-ad valorem items.
- Review the fee screen. eCheck, card, Google Pay and PayPal do not have the same cost or eligibility rules.
- Save proof. Keep the confirmation, receipt, tax year, account details and payment method until the account shows correctly posted.
Property tax portal
Use this for Duval County real estate and tangible personal property tax bill lookup and online payment.
Open payment portalOfficial property tax page
Use this page to confirm the Tax Collector’s role, property tax process and account-help contact route.
Open property tax pageNeed account help?
Call 904-255-5700 or email the Tax Collector if the bill is missing, the amount looks wrong, or a payment is not posting.
Email Tax CollectorDo not use an official-looking tag or tax site without checking
The Tax Collector’s site warns that non-government sites can process online vehicle tag renewals and charge extra unnecessary fees. The same practical rule applies to tax-payment searches: start from the official Duval Tax Collector website or an official portal it links.
Duval County property tax payment fees and method choices
The Tax Collector’s online payment page separates the tax amount from the processor fee. That matters most on large property tax bills, because a percentage card fee can add a meaningful cost.
| Payment method | Officially listed detail | Best practical use |
|---|---|---|
| ECheck / ACH | No processing fee listed for eligible online property tax payments. | Often best for current-year payments when bank details are entered carefully. |
| Credit or debit card | Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted; 2.5% processing fee or $2 minimum applies. | Useful when card payment is preferred, but review the final fee before paying. |
| Google Pay / PayPal | Accepted with the same 2.5% processing fee or $2 minimum as cards. | Convenient wallet payment if you accept the processor fee. |
| Branch payment | Branch pages list cash, check, credit and debit card options at many locations. | Useful when you need staff help, receipt support or non-online service. |
| Mail instructions require careful account identification and correct address use. | Good for check users, but mail early and keep proof. | |
| Drop box | Drop boxes are available at branches, but cash should not be placed in drop boxes. | Use only with accepted non-cash payment and clear bill details. |
ECheck limitation for late real estate tax
The official online payment page says eCheck is not available for delinquent real estate taxes. If the account is already delinquent, verify accepted payment methods before relying on a normal current-year payment route.
Duval County property tax dates, discounts and delinquency
Duval County follows the Florida property tax pattern: bills are mailed around November, discounts apply during early-payment months, full payment is due by March 31, and unpaid taxes become delinquent April 1.
| Timing | Typical Duval/Florida property tax meaning | Action for taxpayer |
|---|---|---|
| November | Current tax roll collection begins; 4% discount period. | Check the bill early and confirm whether escrow will pay. |
| December | 3% discount period. | Verify posting before the discount period closes. |
| January | 2% discount period. | Good time to resolve missing-bill or escrow confusion. |
| February | 1% discount period. | Final discount month before full amount timing. |
| March 31 | Final due date for current taxes. | Do not wait if mailing, using bill pay or fixing payment issues. |
| April 1 | Unpaid taxes become delinquent. | Interest, advertising costs and tax certificate sale risk can apply. |
If you do not receive a tax bill
The Tax Collector’s property tax page says property owners are still obligated to pay even if they do not receive a bill. Search online, call 904-255-5700, or email the office before the deadline passes.
Duval County Tax Collector mailing address and correspondence
Mailing a payment to the wrong suite can slow down processing. Use the address on the bill when it differs from a general guide, and include clear account details with the payment.
| Task | Address / route | Do not miss |
|---|---|---|
| Property tax correspondence | Duval County Tax Collector, Attn: Tax Department, 231 E. Forsyth Street, Suite 130, Jacksonville, FL 32202-3370 | Use for Tax Department correspondence and account-specific property tax help. |
| Property tax payment by mail | Use the mailing address printed on the current tax bill or official payment instruction. | Write the 10-digit account number when instructed, avoid staples/paperclips, and mail early. |
| Partial payment affidavit | Duval County Tax Collector, Attn: Tax Department, 231 E. Forsyth Street, Suite 130, Jacksonville, FL 32202-3370 | A current signed affidavit must be on file before partial payments are accepted. |
| Local business tax | Duval County Tax Collector – Local Business Tax, 231 E. Forsyth St., Suite 130, Jacksonville, FL 32202 | Use LBTDept@coj.net when business name, ownership, location or classification changes. |
| Tourist development tax | Follow the Duval TouristExpress / Tax Collector tourist tax route. | Short-term rental tax has separate registration, filing and remittance rules. |
Mail safety
Do not combine unrelated documents in one envelope unless the office instructs you to. Property tax, local business tax, tourist tax, tag/title, disabled parking permit and parking citation items can have different handling routes.
Duval County Tax Collector locations and office hours
The Tax Collector lists multiple branches across Jacksonville, Neptune Beach and Duval County service areas. Most branch pages list hours as 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, but service availability differs by branch.
| Branch | Address | Best use / service caution |
|---|---|---|
| Yates Main Branch | 231 E. Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 | Administrative offices, property taxes, local business taxes, driver license, registration/title, knowledge exams and concealed weapon permits. |
| Mandarin | 10035 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32257 | Driver license, knowledge exams, road tests, registration/title, property tax and local business tax services. |
| Neptune Beach | 1505 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach, FL 32266 | Beach-area branch with driver license, road test, registration/title, property tax and local business tax services. |
| North Main Street | Suite 210, 12961 North Main St., Jacksonville, FL 32218 | Driver license, knowledge exams, registration/title, property tax and local business tax services. |
| Roosevelt | 6331 Roosevelt Blvd STE 10, Jacksonville, FL 32244 | Driver license, road test, title/tag, property tax, local business tax and concealed weapon permit service. |
| Soutel | 4750 Soutel Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32208 | Property tax, local business tax, driver license, road test, title/tag and HAZMAT services. |
| St. Johns Square | 11160 Beach Blvd, Suite 121, Jacksonville, FL 32246 | New full-service branch replacing Kernan and Hogan, with property tax, local business tax, driver license, title/tag and other services. |
| Westside | 8299-10 W Beaver Street, Jacksonville, FL 32220 | Driver license, road test, title/tag, property tax, local business tax and HAZMAT services. |
Appointments, virtual line and road-test rules
The Tax Collector offers appointment and same-day virtual line options through its branch system. For property tax and local business tax payments, the branch locations page says payments are accepted at all branch locations and no appointment is necessary.
Use this appointment decision guide
Road-test branches
The official road-test page lists Soutel, Westside, Roosevelt, St. Johns Square, Mandarin and Neptune Beach for Class E driving skills tests. Bring permit, proof of insurance and registration, and check weather or system alerts before going.
Duval County Tax Collector vs Property Appraiser vs Clerk
This is the most important local routing issue. The Tax Collector collects and processes payments after the tax roll exists. The Property Appraiser handles property value, exemptions, ownership and appraisal data. The Clerk handles recorded documents and tax deed sale records.
Office resolver before you call
Use the Tax Collector when…
- You need to pay or search a Duval property tax bill.
- You need receipt or payment-posting help.
- You want installment or partial-payment instructions.
- You are handling delinquent taxes or tax certificates.
- You need local business tax receipt help.
Use the Property Appraiser when…
- Your property value looks wrong.
- You need Homestead Exemption help.
- Ownership or mailing address data needs correction.
- You need parcel/property-search data.
- You need tangible personal property assessment help.
Duval County installment and partial property tax payments
Duval has two different flexible-payment concepts: the installment method and partial payments. They are not the same, and each has rules that can affect discounts, eligibility and deadlines.
| Option | Core rule | Watch out |
|---|---|---|
| Installment payment method | If estimated property taxes are over $100, eligible taxpayers can elect to pay in four smaller payments. | Application deadline is on or before April 30 of the election year. |
| Installment schedule | Installments are tied to June 30, September 30, December 31 and March 31, with different discount treatment by installment. | If the first installment is not paid by July 31, the account is removed from the plan for that year. |
| Partial payments | Allowed for current-year real estate and tangible personal property taxes from November 1 through March 31. | No early-payment discounts apply, and partial payments are not accepted for delinquent taxes. |
| Partial-payment affidavit | A signed agreement must be requested, completed and on file before partial payments are accepted. | The Tax Collector says partial payments are returned if a current signed affidavit is not on file. |
| Escrow or installment conflict | Partial payments are not for taxpayers currently on the quarterly installment plan or whose taxes are paid through mortgage escrow. | Check with the office before sending money if escrow or installment status is unclear. |
Partial payment does not remove the March 31 deadline
Any remaining balance that is not paid before April 1 can become delinquent and may be handled like other unpaid taxes. Do not use a partial payment as a reason to ignore the final deadline.
Late taxes, tax certificates and tax deeds in Duval County
If Duval County property taxes are not paid by the deadline, the issue can move from a normal bill into delinquency, advertising, tax certificate sale and eventually tax deed risk. The terms sound similar, but they do not mean the same thing.
April 1 delinquency
Unpaid current taxes become delinquent April 1. Interest, advertising costs and late-payment restrictions can affect the amount due.
Tax certificate sale
A certificate is a lien for delinquent real estate taxes. It is not a sale of the property and does not immediately transfer ownership.
Tax deed stage
A tax deed process is more serious and involves the Clerk of Courts. Owners and investors should use official payoff and legal-record routes.
- Search the live account. Do not use an old screenshot to estimate a delinquent payoff.
- Confirm accepted payment methods. Delinquent real estate taxes do not always accept the same methods as current-year taxes.
- Understand certificate versus deed. A tax certificate is a lien; a tax deed sale is a separate stage.
- Contact the right office. The Tax Collector handles tax certificates and redemption amounts; the Clerk handles tax deed sale records.
No final payoff advice
This guide does not calculate your legal payoff or redemption amount. For delinquent taxes, tax certificates, tax deed status, bankruptcy issues, VAB petitions or litigation, use the official account route and consider professional advice where appropriate.
Local business tax, tourist tax and other Duval Tax Collector services
The Duval County Tax Collector is not only a property tax payment office. Business owners, short-term rental hosts, utility-related taxpayers, pet owners and motorists may also use Tax Collector services.
Local Business Tax Receipt
Duval’s Local Business Tax page says receipts expire September 30, and the new receipt year begins October 1. Some businesses also need city, beach or Baldwin municipal tax steps.
Local business taxTourist Development Tax
Short-term rental and transient-rental operators may need Duval tourist tax registration and monthly filing. The tourist tax return shows tax is due monthly after collection.
TouristExpressTitle, tag and driver services
Many branches handle registration, title and driver license services, but the exact branch matters for road tests, HAZMAT, concealed weapon permits and other limited services.
Check branch servicesJacksonville beaches and Baldwin warning
Businesses in Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach or the Town of Baldwin may need an additional municipal Local Business Tax. A county receipt does not automatically clear every city, zoning, state license or professional-license requirement.
Duval County payment safety and common mistakes
Tax and vehicle-payment searches often show private pages that look official. Before entering bank, card, driver-license or tax-account information, confirm that the page is the official government site or a linked official payment portal.
Common mistakes
- Paying through a private tag-renewal site with extra unnecessary fees.
- Using Duval County, Texas information for a Jacksonville property.
- Calling the Tax Collector for value or homestead exemption issues.
- Mailing a payment without account details.
- Paying twice because the first online payment is not checked properly.
- Waiting until March 31 to resolve a missing bill or escrow issue.
Safer workflow
- Start from taxcollector.jacksonville.gov.
- Match owner, address, account and tax year.
- Use the Property Appraiser for value and exemption issues.
- Save every receipt and confirmation.
- Use the branch location page before visiting.
- Call 904-255-5700 for unclear account or delinquency questions.
Official Duval County tax resources
Use these official or primary-source routes for current payment links, office updates, account help, branch services, tax-certificate information and related property-record tasks.
Official Tax Collector homepage
Start here for property taxes, vehicles/vessels, driver license, local business tax and branch links.
Official online payment information
eCheck, card, Google Pay, PayPal and fee explanation.
Official property tax page
Tax Collector role, bill timing, Tax Department contact and Property Appraiser distinction.
Official branch locations and services
Addresses, hours, service availability, road-test notes and virtual line links.
Official installment payment rules
Four-payment method, application deadline, discount treatment and missed-payment rules.
Official partial-payment rules
Affidavit, current-year limitation, no-discount rule and ineligible accounts.
Official tax certificate information
Certificate-sale process, investor cautions, lien/deed distinction and redemption information.
Official Property Appraiser
Use for ownership, exemptions, assessment, value and parcel-record questions.
Related Florida Tax Collector guides
Use another county guide only when the property, vehicle, business or taxpayer record actually belongs to that county. Florida counties can use different branches, portals, fees and appointment systems.
Hillsborough County
Use for Tampa-area property tax, DMV-linked services, business tax and Tax Collector routing.
Hillsborough guidePinellas County
Use for St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo and Pinellas County office or payment questions.
Pinellas guideOrange County
Use for Orlando-area tax collector appointments, offices, property tax and motorist services.
Orange County guideDuval County Tax Collector FAQ
What is the official Duval County Tax Collector website?
The official website is taxcollector.jacksonville.gov. The office is also commonly associated with DuvalTC.com, but the safest rule is to start from the official Jacksonville government Tax Collector website.
What is the Duval County Tax Collector phone number?
The main Tax Collector phone number is 904-255-5700. For property tax questions, the official partial-payment and installment pages route taxpayers to option 4.
Who is the Duval County Tax Collector?
The official Duval County Tax Collector is Jim Overton.
Can I pay Duval County property taxes online?
Yes. Use the Tax Collector’s official property tax payment page or the linked Duval County property-tax payment portal. Confirm the property, tax year, amount, method and processing fee before submitting payment.
Does Duval County charge an eCheck fee for property tax payments?
The official online payment page lists eCheck/ACH with no processing fee. It also says eCheck is not available for delinquent real estate taxes.
What is the Duval County card fee for property tax payments?
The official online payment page lists a 2.5% processing fee or $2.00 minimum for credit and debit cards. Google Pay and PayPal carry the same processing fee.
When are Duval County property taxes due?
Current Duval County property taxes are generally due by March 31. Early-payment discounts normally apply in November, December, January and February, and unpaid taxes become delinquent April 1.
Where is the Duval County Tax Collector main office?
The Yates Main Branch is at 231 E. Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202. The Tax Department correspondence address lists Suite 130 for property-tax matters.
Are the Kernan and Hogan branches still open?
No. The Tax Collector announced that Kernan closed and Hogan was replaced by the new St. Johns Square Branch at 11160 Beach Blvd., Suite 121, Jacksonville, FL 32246. Check the official branch page before visiting.
Do Duval County Tax Collector branches offer road tests?
Yes, but not at every location. The road-test page lists Soutel, Westside, Roosevelt, St. Johns Square, Mandarin and Neptune Beach for Class E driving skills tests. Road tests are walk-in only and subject to availability and weather.
Who handles Duval County Homestead Exemption?
The Duval County Property Appraiser handles Homestead Exemption, ownership, assessed value, taxable value and appraisal-record questions. The Tax Collector handles payment and collection.
Is TaxCollectors.org the official Duval County Tax Collector?
No. TaxCollectors.org is an independent informational guide. Complete payments, appointments, license services, property searches and legal records through official government or official linked systems only.
Before you act on a Duval County tax bill
Start from the official Duval County Tax Collector website, confirm the account, compare payment methods, use the right office for your problem, and keep proof after payment. For delinquent taxes or tax certificate issues, do not guess from an old bill.
- Payment or receipt: use the Tax Collector.
- Value, owner or exemption: use the Property Appraiser.
- Tax deed records: use the Clerk of Courts.
- Road test or driver license: check the exact branch service list.
- Local business or tourist tax: use the Tax Collector’s dedicated business/tourist routes.
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