Pay Marion County property taxes and choose the right Ocala-area office
George Albright’s Marion County Tax Collector office handles property-tax collection after the Property Appraiser certifies the tax roll. If you need to pay a bill, check a delinquent balance, print tax history or ask about tax certificates, start with the Tax Collector—not the appraisal office.
This guide covers the official tax-roll search, November-to-March discounts, September installment timing, e-check and card costs, Ocala, Dunnellon, Belleview, Silver Springs and Summerfield branches, plus the difference between a tax bill, property record and recorded deed.
What does the Marion County Tax Collector handle?
The Marion County Tax Collector collects real-estate and tangible personal property taxes after the tax roll is created by the Property Appraiser. The same office also provides motor-vehicle, vessel, driver-license, hunting/fishing and other state-agent services.
Current and delinquent tax bills, online payments, receipts, installment-plan payments, tax deferral applications, tax certificates, tax-deed application information and tangible personal property tax collection.
Assessed value, ownership, mailing address, parcel information, legal description, homestead exemption, disability/widow exemptions, agricultural classification and property-search records.
Recorded deeds, mortgages and official-record documents. Tax Collector records are not a title search, and a parcel search does not establish legal ownership by itself.
How to search and pay Marion County property taxes online
Searching the official tax roll does not require payment. Use the live record first, then choose a payment method only after the owner, parcel, property address, tax year and amount match.
Start from MarionTax.com and the Pay Taxes Online / Search the Tax Roll route. This reduces the chance of landing on an unrelated Marion County from another state.
Parcel/account information from the tax notice is usually the cleanest starting point. Owner or property-address searches can help when the paper notice is missing.
Check the owner, parcel, situs address, tax year, taxing district and balance. Do not pay only because the owner name looks familiar.
The official instructions direct taxpayers to the shopping-cart/payment option beside an eligible balance. If the account is delinquent, make sure the displayed amount is current.
E-check currently carries no additional convenience fee. Card payment currently costs 2.5% of the transaction or a $2 minimum, whichever is greater.
The official system requires a valid email for online-payment confirmation. Keep the confirmation, parcel, amount and bank/card record until the tax roll reflects the payment.
Use the Tax Collector search for money due—and the Property Appraiser for the property itself
| You need | Use | Why | Next move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current tax amount | Tax Collector | Shows the collection account and payable balance. | Verify parcel/year and use the official payment route. |
| Delinquent payoff | Tax Collector | Interest, advertising and certificate costs can change the balance. | Use the live account or call before mailing. |
| Assessed or taxable value | Property Appraiser | The Property Appraiser creates the valuation and exemption record. | Open the official property search. |
| Homestead exemption | Property Appraiser | Exemptions are not granted by the Tax Collector. | Contact the Appraiser before the applicable filing deadline. |
| Parcel map or sales data | Property Appraiser / Map It+ | Those are property-information records. | Do not treat mapping data as a boundary survey. |
| Deed or mortgage record | Clerk of Court | Recorded instruments are separate from the tax roll. | Use the Clerk’s official-records system. |
Marion County property-tax discounts and April 1 delinquency
Real-estate and tangible personal property taxes are due November 1. Florida’s standard early-payment discount gets smaller each month until March, when the gross amount is due without a discount.
Marion County installment plan dates and rules
Owners who want to pay current real-estate or tangible personal property taxes in four installments must apply before the statutory deadline and meet the Tax Collector’s eligibility rules.
The prior year’s taxes must be more than $100. The DR-534 installment application must be filed before May 1 for the year in which you want to participate.
You generally do not reapply every year while you stay successfully enrolled. Missing the first installment can remove the account from the plan.
| Installment | Due date | Amount / discount | Local note |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | June 30 | 1/4 of prior year’s gross tax, discounted 6% | Can be paid by July 31 if missed, but the discount is lost. |
| Second | September 30 | 1/4 of prior year’s gross tax, discounted 4.5% | This is the immediate installment deadline for enrolled taxpayers in September 2026. |
| Third | December 31 | 1/4 of current adjusted tax, discounted 3% | The adjusted annual amount begins to reflect the current tax roll. |
| Fourth | March 31 | 1/4 of current adjusted tax, no discount | Final installment before April delinquency. |
Online, phone, mail or in person: Marion County payment routes
The Tax Collector currently lists e-check as the no-additional-convenience-fee option. Have the correct routing and checking-account information in front of you.
Online card payment currently carries a 2.5% convenience fee or a $2 minimum, whichever is greater. Point & Pay receives the processor fee, not the Tax Collector.
The Tax Collector lists 352-368-8200 for phone payment/service assistance. Confirm the account and fee before authorizing a phone transaction.
Make checks payable to George Albright Tax Collector and mail current tax payments to P.O. Box 970, Ocala, FL 34478-0970. Include the parcel number on the check.
The published payment-method rule says payments received by mail after April 30 must be made by cashier’s check or money order.
General tax transactions are available through the Tax Collector’s listed branch network, except the driver-license-only Ocala Annex. Tax certificate/deed information routes to the main office.
What happens after Marion County property taxes become delinquent?
Real-estate taxes become delinquent April 1. The Florida process then moves through interest, advertising and a tax-certificate sale if the balance remains unpaid.
The Tax Collector adds a 3% charge to unpaid real-estate taxes. Use the current payoff rather than the amount printed on the original November notice.
Florida law requires advertisement, and the advertising cost is added to the delinquent account.
The certificate sale funds the taxing authorities while creating a lien against the unpaid real estate.
Redemption requires paying the Tax Collector the delinquent taxes, accrued interest and applicable costs.
If a certificate remains unredeemed for the statutory period, the certificate holder may apply for a tax deed. Marion County Clerk of Court handles the eventual tax-deed sale process.
April delinquency begins with the real-estate penalty and advertising/certificate process.
The official office states unpaid TPP taxes accrue 1.5% interest per month plus advertising costs and fees; tax warrants can ultimately be issued.
A Florida tax certificate is a lien—not ownership of the property
Marion County’s delinquent real-estate system uses tax certificates. The certificate sale is a reverse auction in which bidders compete downward from a maximum 18% interest rate.
It represents an enforceable first lien on the real estate for the delinquent tax amount. It does not hand the purchaser immediate ownership or possession.
The owner redeems through the Tax Collector by paying the required delinquent taxes, accrued interest and applicable costs.
If the certificate remains unredeemed for at least two years, the certificate holder may apply for a tax deed under the Florida process.
Marion County property-tax deferral for qualifying homestead owners
Florida’s property-tax deferral program can help certain homestead-exempt owners whose tax burden is high relative to income. Deferral postpones payment; it does not erase the tax.
The applicant must be entitled to claim a homestead exemption and meet the other statutory/program requirements.
The Tax Collector lists proof of prior-year income, appropriate property insurance and a loss-payable clause to the Tax Collector among the application requirements.
The official page also lists mortgage and combined lien/deferred-tax limits relative to assessed value.
Marion County Tax Collector office locations and branch limits
All eight listed offices publish Monday-Friday hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., but they do not perform exactly the same work. General branches handle most transactions; the Ocala Annex is driver-license-only.
McPHERSON
Main Office — McPherson Complex
Address: 503 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
Phone: 352-368-8200
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Use it for: General Tax Collector service plus the only listed Tax Certificate/Tax Deed information desk and concealed-weapon department.
Dunnellon Branch
Address: 19995 SW 86th St., Unit 2, Dunnellon, FL 34431
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Use it for: General branch transactions and listed driver-license services.
Belleview Branch
Address: 10445 SE U.S. 441, Belleview, FL 34420
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Use it for: General south-Marion branch services; verify any driving-test appointment requirements before going.
Forest Branch
Address: 15956 E. SR 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Use it for: East Marion County general branch transactions and most listed driver-license services.
S.R. 200 Branch — Jasmine Square
Address: 6154 SW SR 200, Ocala, FL 34476
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Use it for: Southwest Ocala/general branch service. The official location has a live lobby-camera feature.
OCALA
North Branch
Address: 7135 North US Hwy 441, Ocala, FL 34475
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Use it for: General services for north Ocala and northern Marion County.
ANNEX
Ocala Annex
Address: 110 SE 25th Ave., Ocala, FL 34471
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Important: The official branch listing identifies this location as driver-license services only. Do not choose it simply because it is close to the main tax office.
Summerfield Branch
Address: 17860 SE 109th Ave., Unit 602, Summerfield, FL 34491
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Use it for: General southern Marion County transactions near the Summerfield/The Villages side of the county.
Marion County Tax Collector main office map
The McPherson Complex main Tax Collector office is at 503 SE 25th Avenue in Ocala. The Property Appraiser is nearby at 501 SE 25th Avenue, so double-check which building/counter you actually need.
Marion County property records, values and exemptions
The Marion County Property Appraiser is currently led by Jimmy H. Cowan, Jr., CFA. Its office maintains property valuation, exemption and parcel information used to create the tax roll that is later sent to the Tax Collector.
Use the Appraiser when you need ownership data, assessed and taxable value, parcel characteristics, property-record cards or sales information.
The Tax Collector cannot grant your homestead, disability, widow or agricultural classification. Those decisions begin with the Property Appraiser.
Property mapping is useful for research, but an online parcel map is not a professional land survey or a title opinion.
| Property Appraiser detail | Verified information |
|---|---|
| Officeholder | Jimmy H. Cowan, Jr., CFA |
| Address | 501 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471 |
| Phone | 352-368-8300 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Use for | Value, exemptions, parcel/property search, ownership and assessment records. |
Ad valorem tax vs non-ad valorem assessments on a Marion County bill
A real-estate tax notice can combine value-based taxes and non-value-based assessments. They appear on one bill but are created differently.
Based on taxable property value after applicable exemptions, multiplied by the millage rates adopted by the relevant taxing authorities.
A set assessment rather than a value-based property tax. Marion County’s Tax Collector gives examples such as fire, waste, clean-water and similar service-related charges.
Mortgage company paying? Still check the Marion County account
When an eligible mortgage company requests the tax notice for an escrow account, the owner may receive an informational copy instead. Do not automatically pay that copy a second time.
Florida law still places responsibility on the taxpayer to know taxes are due. If the bill does not arrive in November, search online or call 352-368-8200.
If you receive the bill after selling, the Tax Collector asks that you forward it to the new owner or return it to the office. A partial-property sale may need a revised notice.
Have the parcel number, payment date, amount, method, confirmation or check information and bank evidence ready when contacting the office.
This is Marion County, Florida—not Marion County, Arkansas
The search term “Marion Tax Collector” can lead to more than one state. This page covers Ocala, Dunnellon, Belleview, Silver Springs and Summerfield in Marion County, Florida.
George Albright, MarionTax.com, 503 SE 25th Avenue in Ocala, phone 352-368-8200, November-to-March payment cycle and April 1 delinquency.
If your property notice references Arkansas or another state, stop before paying. Parcel formats, elected officials, due dates and payment portals are completely different.
Other Marion County Tax Collector services
The Florida Tax Collector is a constitutional office and acts as an agent for several state and local agencies. That is why the same branch system also handles many non-property-tax transactions.
Vehicle/mobile-home tags and titles plus vessel title and registration transactions are offered through applicable offices.
Most general branches provide many driver-license services, while the Ocala Annex is dedicated to driver-license transactions. Testing availability varies.
Licenses and permits are among the services listed by the Tax Collector office.
The official branch page routes concealed-weapon license applications to the McPherson main office only.
The Tax Collector provides a separate online route for Tourist Development Tax. Do not confuse a short-term-rental tax filing with the real-estate property-tax account.
The office’s published duties include certain Florida birth-certificate services. Check the branch/service requirements before traveling.
Common Marion County tax problems and what to do next
In September, the normal annual tax-payment cycle has not reached November. Check again when the current roll is available rather than paying an old tax year by mistake.
After April 1, the Tax Collector bases the amount due on the date payment is received. Advertising or certificate activity may also change the payoff.
The official search instructions warn that some mobile devices/tablets may not work properly with required payment fields. Try a laptop or desktop before assuming the portal is unavailable.
Stop at the Property Appraiser workflow. Paying or calling the Tax Collector cannot independently change the certified assessed value.
Use the McPherson main office. The branch list specifically says Tax Deed/Tax Certificate information is handled there.
If April 1 has passed, do not assume the postmark locks the amount. Verify what was received and whether any additional balance remains.
Marion County sources to use when you are ready to act
Balances, processor charges, holiday closures, lobby conditions and delinquent redemption amounts can change. Open the responsible official source when you are ready to pay or visit.
Marion County Tax Collector FAQs
Who is the Marion County Florida Tax Collector?
George Albright is the Marion County, Florida Tax Collector. The main office is at the McPherson Complex, 503 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471.
How do I pay Marion County Florida property taxes online?
Open the official MarionTax tax-roll search, find and verify the correct property and tax year, select the payable balance, choose e-check or card, provide the required payment information and save the confirmation until the account updates.
What is the Marion County Tax Collector phone number?
The main shared service number published by the office is 352-368-8200.
What are the Marion County Tax Collector office hours?
The official branch listings show Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the eight listed locations. Services vary by branch and holidays can change availability.
When are Marion County Florida property taxes due?
Taxes are due November 1. The standard discount is 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. March uses the gross amount, and unpaid taxes become delinquent April 1.
What fees apply to Marion County online property-tax payments?
The official office currently lists e-check with no additional convenience fee. Credit-card transactions carry a 2.5% convenience fee or a $2 minimum, whichever is greater. Verify the final processor screen before paying.
Can I pay Marion County property taxes in installments?
Eligible taxpayers can use the four-payment installment plan. The normal installment dates are June 30, September 30, December 31 and March 31. Prior-year taxes must exceed $100 and the DR-534 application must be filed before the program deadline.
What happens if Marion County property taxes are not paid by March 31?
Real-estate taxes become delinquent April 1 and the office states that a 3% charge plus advertising costs can apply. Tax certificates are sold on unpaid real-estate accounts on or before June 1 under Florida law.
Which Marion County office handles tax certificate and tax deed questions?
The official branch page states that Tax Deed and Tax Certificate information is handled at the McPherson Complex main office at 503 SE 25th Avenue in Ocala.
Should I contact the Tax Collector or Property Appraiser?
Use the Tax Collector for tax bills, balances, payments, delinquent taxes and certificates. Use the Marion County Property Appraiser for values, exemptions, ownership records, parcel data and property-search questions.