Miami-Dade County, Florida · Property search, payment and office guide
Search the Property, Pay the Bill or Reach the Right Office
Use this guide to find a Miami-Dade property record, open the correct tax-payment portal, compare payment fees, choose an office, schedule an appointment or resolve a delinquent, escrow or assessment problem.
“Dade County Tax Collector” is a legacy search phrase. The current Florida office is the Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector, while property values and exemptions belong to the separate Property Appraiser.
Confirm the county and state before paying. Miami-Dade County, Florida is not Dade County, Georgia. Match the property address, folio, owner, tax year and official Miami-Dade payment route before entering bank or card information.
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Find your county tax collector: Visit taxcollectors.org to find your county tax collector office, payment portal and deadlines. Paying online through your county portal is the fastest way to stop penalty accrual.
General hours
Mon–Fri 8–5; select Saturdays 8–1.
Tax Collector
Dariel Fernandez.
Facts reviewed
August 4, 2026.
Start with the correct task
Which Miami-Dade search or service do you need?
1
Find a property record
Use the Property Appraiser database for address, owner, subdivision, folio, assessed value and exemption information.
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View or pay a tax bill
Use the Tax Collector payment portal for the bill, balance, payment status, delinquency and checkout.
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Visit, schedule or apply for a job
Use the official locations, appointment or careers page rather than a map listing or old job post.
Choose the issue you need to solve
Jump directly to the instructions that match the real task.
Wrong-office prevention
Tax Collector or Property Appraiser: who handles your question?
The Tax Collector collects and distributes the bill. The Property Appraiser establishes property-record and assessment information. Neither office performs every tax task.
Route the question before calling or visiting
Your task
Correct office
Why
View or pay a real-estate tax bill
Tax Collector
Handles bill collection, payment status and receipts.
Ask about delinquency, interest or tax certificates
Tax Collector
Handles collection status and tax-certificate processes.
Find assessed value or taxable value
Property Appraiser
Creates and updates the assessment roll.
Search owner, address, subdivision or folio
Property Appraiser database
Provides assessment-oriented property records.
Apply for homestead or another exemption
Property Appraiser
Reviews exemption eligibility and documentation.
Question a TRIM notice or value
Property Appraiser / VAB route
A payment office cannot lower the assessment.
Correct an address on the assessment record
Property Appraiser
Maintains real-estate and tangible account records.
How the bill is built: Ad valorem tax generally uses the Property Appraiser’s taxable value and the millage set by taxing authorities. The bill may also contain non-ad valorem assessments for services or special districts. The Tax Collector collects the result but does not set the value or millage.
Property search
How to use the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser database
Use this database when the keyword “Dade County Tax Collector property search” actually means a property-record or assessment search. The official appraiser tool supports address, owner name, subdivision name and folio searches.
Choose the strongest identifierUse the folio when available. It is the clearest way to distinguish similar owners or addresses.
Search by address when the folio is unknownEnter the street address and suite where applicable. Review every similar result before opening a record.
Search by owner carefullyTry the legal owner name shown on a deed or prior record. A recent sale may still require checking the prior owner while records update.
Open the property recordReview folio, site address, owner, legal description, assessed value, taxable value, exemptions and available sales or building information.
Copy the folio before payingUse the folio to confirm the correct bill in the Tax Collector portal.
Treat the database as assessment informationThe appraiser warns that the tax roll is continually updated and may not reflect the latest information. It is not a current payoff quote.
Do not pay from the Property Appraiser record. Use it to identify the property and folio; then open the separate Tax Collector portal to view collection status and make payment.
Search and pay a Miami-Dade property tax bill online
Start from the official Tax Collector routeUse mdctaxcollector.gov or the official GovHub property-tax portal linked below. Avoid sponsored lookalike pages.
Identify the exact property and tax yearUse the folio and property address. Review whether the bill is current, delinquent, an installment or associated with a special assessment.
Verify the owner and balanceA recent sale, escrow payment or correction can create unfamiliar information. Stop before paying if the record does not match.
Choose the payment methodeCheck has no listed convenience fee. Card and mobile-wallet payments carry a non-refundable processor fee.
Review every checkout itemThe Tax Collector cannot cancel or modify an online transaction after checkout. Confirm the folio, year, amount and bank or card details.
Save proof and verify postingKeep the confirmation, payment date, amount, folio, tax year and bank/card record until the official account shows paid.
Technical problem: Grant Street Group is the online payment vendor. The official Tax Collector page lists the vendor help desk at 877-818-4323 for online-payment technical questions.
For a payment of $10,000 or more in cash and/or money order, the official page requires a Social Security card and a valid passport or U.S.-issued driver license.
Online payment cannot be reversed by the office after checkout. Review the official screen before submitting. Eastern Time controls online deadlines.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at select locations.
Sunday: closed.
Branch hours and services are not identical. North Dade Justice Center is listed with a different weekday schedule, and Saturday service is not guaranteed at every location. Open the official location detail before traveling.
Early-payment discounts, delinquency and the current 2026 status
November — 4% discountAnnual real-estate tax notices are generally mailed on or before November 1. The largest standard early-payment discount applies in November.
December — 3% discountThe discount decreases after November.
January — 2% discountCheck the exact official deadline when month-end falls on a weekend or legal holiday.
February — 1% discountThis is the final standard early-payment discount month.
March — gross amountNo early-payment discount applies. Pay by March 31 to avoid April delinquency.
April 1 — delinquentInterest, advertising costs and fees may be added.
Date-sensitive position on August 4, 2026: The 2025 annual real-estate tax cycle is already delinquent. The official page states that 2025 online payment access ran through May 31, 2026 and the annual tax-certificate sale began June 1, 2026. Those dates are past; obtain a current delinquent payoff rather than using an old amount.
Upcoming 2026 annual-bill cycle
Standard annual notices are mailed on or before November 1. Check the official page in fall 2026 for the current notice, amount and adjusted calendar dates.
Missing notice does not extend the discount
Property owners remain responsible for finding and paying current and delinquent taxes even if the bill is returned or not received.
What happens after April 1 and after a tax certificate is issued?
A delinquent payoff can include unpaid tax, non-ad valorem assessments, interest, advertising costs and fees. Do not reuse a balance from an old bill or screenshot.
Search the current delinquent accountUse the official portal and confirm the folio, tax year and certificate status.
Request an exact payoff when the account is complicatedBankruptcy, litigation or an issued certificate may prevent normal online payment.
Use the correct delinquent payment ruleFor delinquent mail payments, the official page requires cashier’s check, money order or certified funds and says postmarks are not honored.
Understand the certificateA tax certificate is a first lien sold to an investor; the certificate purchase itself does not give the investor ownership of the property.
Check tax-deed status separatelyTax-deed sale information is handled through the Clerk of Courts route.
Water, Road and Sewer assessment: If the annual bill includes a WRS assessment collected in installments, unpaid amounts can create a separate certificate risk. Read every non-ad valorem line before assuming the base property tax is the only balance.
Quarterly installments, partial payments and escrow accounts
Quarterly Installment Plan
The office is no longer accepting applications for tax year 2026. Applications for the 2027 plan are scheduled to open in November 2026. Delinquent taxes cannot be placed on the quarterly plan.
Partial Payment Plan
Partial payments for 2026 taxes are scheduled for November 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Participation waives early-payment discounts and carries eligibility restrictions.
Mortgage escrow
Do not enroll in a plan when the mortgage company pays the property tax. Confirm with the lender before making a duplicate payment.
Fix a missing bill, escrow issue, returned payment or wrong record
Bill not foundSearch the Property Appraiser by address, owner and folio; then use the verified folio in the Tax Collector portal.
New owner is not showingCheck the prior owner or deed information while public records update. Do not pay an unfamiliar account without matching the property and folio.
Mortgage company may have paidAsk the lender for the payment date, amount, tax year, folio and confirmation before paying personally.
Online payment is missingKeep the confirmation and bank/card record; contact the vendor for a technical issue and the Tax Collector for posting research.
Payment was returnedResolve it immediately because the resubmission date can affect discounts, interest and fees.
Value or exemption looks wrongUse the Property Appraiser; the Tax Collector cannot lower assessed or taxable value.
Property was soldTax prorations or adjustments between buyer and seller are generally handled through the closing documents or closing company.
Account is in bankruptcy or litigationNormal online payment may be blocked. Call for the authorized route.
Useful Tax Collector call script“I am calling about folio [number] at [property address]. The tax year is [year]. I need to confirm [the current balance / whether payment posted / the delinquent or certificate status]. My payment or notice reference is [number].”
Career intent
How to find and apply for Miami-Dade Tax Collector jobs
The official careers page is the correct source for current openings. Search-engine snippets and old job-detail pages may remain visible after a closing date.
Open Career OpportunitiesUse the Tax Collector careers page, not a third-party repost.
Check the posting and closing datesA role can remain indexed after it closes. Open the full detail page before preparing an application.
Copy the job-opening numberUse the JO number to identify the correct role in the Miami-Dade recruitment system.
Apply through the linked county systemComplete the official application and attach requested documents before the closing time.
Current-page snapshot reviewed August 4, 2026: The official careers page displayed openings or listings for HR/payroll, tax records, accounting and inventory work. Availability can change without this article updating, and each detail page controls the application deadline.
Closed-listing check: A role card may still appear even when its detail page shows a past closing date. Never assume “View Details” means applications are still open.
Real estate tax is only one Miami-Dade Tax Collector service
Tangible personal property tax
Business equipment, furniture, fixtures and certain rental-property assets use separate assessment and payment records. eCheck is listed without a convenience fee; accounts with certificates, bankruptcy or litigation may be blocked online.
Local Business Tax Receipt
County business-tax applications, renewals, transfers and categories use the business-tax route. A business inside a municipality may also need a city receipt.
Motor vehicle and driver services
Branches may handle registration renewals, titles, plates, parking permits, driver licenses and ID cards. Property-tax appointments and driver-service appointments are not interchangeable.
Kiosk limitation: Publix self-service kiosks are useful for eligible vehicle-registration renewals and instant decals. They are not property-tax research counters.
Final payment check
Before submitting a Miami-Dade tax payment
The county is Miami-Dade County, Florida
The property address and folio match
The tax year is correct
Current, delinquent or installment status is understood
The payment method and fee are acceptable
Bank or card details are accurate
The escrow company has not already paid
A receipt and confirmation will be saved
Downtown Miami office map and visit checklist
Confirm that Downtown handles the needed service
Check whether a closer branch is available
Bring folio, bill, notice and payment proof
Bring ID when the transaction requires it
Save the appointment confirmation
Check holiday, courthouse and Saturday exceptions
Verified internal links
Related Florida tax-collector guides
Use another guide only when the office or property belongs to that location.
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Florida City branch
Use the location-specific guide when the Florida City office is the most convenient Miami-Dade branch.
Last official-source review: August 4, 2026. Branch hours, appointments, fees, job openings, balances, plan dates and delinquent status can change. The live official page, payment portal and responsible office control when the user acts.
Dade County Tax Collector FAQs
Is the Dade County Tax Collector the same as the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector?
For Florida property-tax and Tax Collector searches, the older Dade County wording generally refers to the current Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector. Confirm that the property is in Miami-Dade County, Florida, before using any payment portal.
How do I search and pay a Miami-Dade property tax bill online?
Use the official Miami-Dade property-tax portal linked by the Tax Collector. Identify the correct property and tax year, review the balance and payment status, choose eCheck or card, verify any convenience fee and save the confirmation because online transactions cannot be cancelled after checkout.
How do I search the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser database?
Use the official Property Appraiser search when you need assessment or property-record information. The database supports address, owner name, subdivision name and folio searches. It is not the payment portal and may not show the most current collection balance.
What is the Miami-Dade Tax Collector phone number?
The public Tax Collector phone number is 305-375-5448. Have the folio, property address, owner name, tax year, payment confirmation or notice available before calling.
What is the main Dade County Tax Collector address?
The main Downtown Miami address is 200 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33128. Miami-Dade also operates multiple branch locations, so verify the nearest office, its services and its exact hours before visiting.
What are the Miami-Dade Tax Collector office hours?
The Tax Collector website publishes general hours of Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Sunday closed. Saturday service is limited to select locations, and some courthouse locations use different hours.
Do I need a Miami-Dade Tax Collector appointment?
Miami-Dade allows customers to schedule an appointment or use walk-in service. A routine property-tax payment can usually be completed online, while an appointment may be more useful for driver-license, title, registration or complex account issues. Confirm the selected branch handles the service.
What fees apply when paying Miami-Dade property taxes online?
The official payment page lists no convenience fee for eCheck. Consumer credit card, debit card and mobile-wallet payments carry a non-refundable 2.50% convenience fee with a $2.50 minimum. Commercial or international online cards carry a 3.95% fee with a $2.50 minimum.
When do Miami-Dade real estate taxes become delinquent?
Annual real estate taxes are payable beginning November 1 and may be paid through March 31 without delinquency. They become delinquent April 1, when interest, advertising costs and fees may be added. The 2025 tax cycle is already delinquent as of August 4, 2026.
How do I find Miami-Dade Tax Collector jobs?
Open the official Career Opportunities page, review the posting and closing dates, open the complete job description, note the job-opening number and apply through the linked Miami-Dade County recruitment system. A listing card may remain visible after its closing date, so check the detail page before applying.