Daytona Beach Tax Collector Office: Pay Property Tax & Hours
Use this local guide to find the correct Daytona Beach Tax Collector branch, pay or verify a Volusia County property-tax bill, check discounts and deadlines, search tax records, schedule the right service and avoid paying the wrong account.
The Daytona Beach office is a Volusia County Tax Collector branch. Property values and exemptions belong to the Property Appraiser, while the Tax Collector sends bills, collects payments and handles delinquent-tax processes.
1847 Holsonback Dr., Daytona Beach, FL 32117.
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8:00–4:30 most weekdays; Wednesday 8:30–4:30.
Nov. 1 through Mar. 31; delinquent Apr. 1.
Start with the task you actually need
Use the Tax Collector’s property-tax portal and verify the parcel, year and amount before submitting payment.
Use the Volusia County Property Appraiser search. Those records are not changed at the Tax Collector counter.
Confirm the service, hours and appointment requirement, then bring the notice, parcel/alternate key and supporting proof.
How to pay a Daytona Beach property tax bill online
Use the right record system for the question
| You need | Use | What it shows | Micro-step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current or prior tax bill | Tax Collector portal | Tax account, bill, payment and due information | Open the tax search, identify the parcel/year, then open the bill. |
| Owner, parcel or site address | Property Appraiser | Owner, AltKey, short parcel, site address and property class | Open Real Property Search, accept the disclaimer and search by name/address/AltKey/parcel. |
| Assessed value or exemptions | Property Appraiser | Just/assessed/taxable values and approved exemptions | Open the parcel record and review the valuation/exemption fields. |
| Sales or detailed property data | Property Appraiser search tools | Sales, parcel, building, land and map records | Use the advanced, sales or map search—not the tax-payment page. |
| Formal Tax Collector records | Public Records Request | Property-tax and Tax Collector administration records | Use the official PRR page when the record is not already available online. |
How to read a Volusia County property-tax bill
The Tax Collector’s official bill explainer separates identity information, taxable-value calculations, millage, non-ad-valorem assessments and the detachable payment stub. Read these fields before assuming the amount is wrong.
| Bill field | What it tells you | If it looks wrong |
|---|---|---|
| Property address / legal description | Identifies the parcel being taxed. | Contact the Property Appraiser; do not change the record through the payment portal. |
| Alternate key | A unique property identifier useful when calling the Tax Collector. | Confirm you opened the correct parcel before paying. |
| Millage rate | The rate charged by each applicable taxing authority. | Review the parcel/millage group and taxing-authority information rather than assuming one citywide rate. |
| Assessed value / exemptions | Values and exemptions certified by the Property Appraiser. | Contact the Property Appraiser about value, homestead or exemption issues. |
| Ad valorem + non-ad valorem | The bill can combine value-based taxes with assessments not calculated from taxable value. | Identify which authority imposed the charge before disputing it. |
| Discount amounts | Pre-calculated November, December, January, February and March payment amounts. | Use the amount for the actual payment/postmark period or check the live account. |
| Owner / mailing address | Comes from Property Appraiser records used to create the roll. | Update the mailing record with the Property Appraiser. |
| Payment stub | Detachable portion returned with a mailed payment. | Do not alter account identifiers; contact the office first. |
Compare property-tax payment fees before choosing a method
| Method | Published fee | Best when | Important warning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online banking | $1.50 | You want a low fixed online fee. | Verify the account and payment amount before authorizing. |
| Online e-check | $1.50 | You have a valid checking account and routing number. | Use the routing number from the actual check unless your bank provides a separate electronic-payment routing number. Do not use money-market accounts or credit-card checks. |
| Online credit card | 2.6% | You prefer card convenience. | Percentage fees become significant on large tax bills. |
| In-office debit card | $2.65 | You are paying at a branch. | This is an added service fee. |
| In-office credit card | 2.6% | You need counter service and card payment. | The fee goes to the third-party vendor, not the Tax Collector. |
Returned check or e-check charges
The Tax Collector lists statutory service charges of $25 for a returned payment up to $50, $30 for $50.01–$300, $35 for $300.01–$800, and $40 for amounts over $800.
Mailing a tax payment or using a wire transfer
123 W. Indiana Ave., Room 103
DeLand, FL 32720
The official locations page specifically routes tax-related mail to DeLand, even though the Daytona Beach branch handles taxes in person.
- Use the correct parcel/alternate key and tax year.
- Return the detachable payment stub with the payment.
- Use the applicable discounted amount only when the payment qualifies for that period.
- Keep a copy or mailing record.
- Do not wait until the last moment if a postmark or delinquency deadline matters.
Wire-transfer users need extra identification
The official payment page requires the tax account/parcel ID, owner’s name and alternate key so a wire can be credited correctly. International wires also require enough funds to cover the stated intermediary-bank fee.
Address, hours, phone numbers and services
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Located with the Department of Health
Fax: 386-254-4638
Property/tangible taxes: 386-736-5938
Motorist services: 386-254-4610
| Day | Hours | Visit note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Taxes and listed branch services available. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Bring parcel/bill information for tax questions. |
| Wednesday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Office opens 30 minutes later. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Check holidays before travel. |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | No title work after 4:00 p.m. |
Do you need a Daytona Beach Tax Collector appointment?
The official appointment system includes a Taxes service. The Daytona Beach branch page specifically says driver-license services are appointment-only. For a property-tax payment or tax question, you can use the branch’s tax service; scheduling ahead can still make a complex visit easier.
Due dates and early-payment discounts
Paying property taxes in four installments
Florida’s installment method is different from simply making random partial payments. The current Volusia form says estimated taxes must be more than $100 per tax notice and a new application must be submitted by April 30.
| Installment | Due | Discount | If missed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | June 30 | 6% | Late payment can be accepted through July 31 with loss of discount; failure to make the first installment can cancel participation. |
| 2nd | September 30 | 4.5% | Amount is added to the next installment and discount is lost. |
| 3rd | December 31 | 3% | Amount is added to the March installment and discount is lost. |
| 4th | March 31 | None | Unpaid balance becomes delinquent April 1. |
Partial payments on the current-year tax bill
Current-year real-estate and tangible taxes can use a statutory partial-payment arrangement before April 1, but an account already in the installment plan may not use this option.
Homestead tax deferral: who should investigate it?
Volusia’s Homestead Tax Deferral Program is not a discount and is different from the installment or partial-payment programs. It can defer an eligible portion of taxes for qualifying homestead-exempt owners, but the deferred amount becomes a lien with interest.
| Route | Who it is for | Main deadline / rule | Key tradeoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installment plan | Tax notices with estimated taxes over $100 | New application by April 30; four scheduled payments | Must follow the statutory schedule to retain participation/discounts. |
| Partial payments | Current-year real or tangible taxes not already on installments | Agreement before delinquency; remaining balance becomes delinquent if not paid before April 1 | No normal early-payment discount and the taxpayer tracks the remaining balance. |
| Homestead deferral | Qualifying homestead-exempt owners meeting income/age and other requirements | Annual application on or before March 31 | Deferred tax becomes a first lien and accrues interest, capped by the program rules. |
The current Volusia guidance says an applicant younger than 65 generally looks to taxes exceeding 5% of household adjusted gross income; for an applicant 65 or older, the threshold is 3%. The page also lists a separate condition for household adjusted gross income below $10,000.
The program requires homestead-exemption eligibility, proof of income and specified fire/extended insurance coverage. Changes in ownership, use, homestead eligibility or required insurance can make deferred taxes and interest due.
Escrow, new-owner and paid-off-mortgage situations
What happens when Daytona Beach property taxes become delinquent?
There is no single Daytona Beach property-tax rate
A Florida property-tax bill combines millage from multiple taxing authorities. The Tax Collector collects the finished bill; it does not set your assessed value or the individual millage rates. One mill equals $1 of tax per $1,000 of property value.
| Millage group | 2025 final total millage | Why it can differ |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | 18.0498 | Standard Daytona Beach combination of county, school, municipal and other applicable authorities. |
| 214 | 19.0498 | Includes the Daytona Beach Downtown Development Authority millage in the certified schedule. |
| 885 | 18.1803 | Different applicable district components produce a different composite total. |
Quick estimate example
If taxable value were $250,000 and the applicable total millage were 18.0498, the rough ad-valorem calculation would be $250,000 ÷ 1,000 × 18.0498 = $4,512.45 before considering non-ad-valorem assessments or other bill-specific items. Use this only to understand the math—not as a payoff quote.
Tax Collector vs Property Appraiser
| Question | Correct office | Why |
|---|---|---|
| How much do I owe? | Tax Collector | Prepares bills and maintains payment/delinquency status. |
| How do I pay or print a receipt? | Tax Collector | Collects and records tax payments. |
| Why did my value increase? | Property Appraiser | Establishes property value as of January 1. |
| Is homestead or another exemption missing? | Property Appraiser | Reviews and applies exemptions and classifications. |
| My mailing address is wrong | Property Appraiser | Maintains owner/mailing/site-address data that feeds the tax roll. |
| I want to challenge value/exemption | Property Appraiser / VAB | Value challenges and VAB petitions are not resolved at the payment counter. |
| I filed a VAB petition—must I still pay? | Tax Collector for payment amount | Florida law can require a minimum statutory payment even while a petition is pending. |
386-736-5901 · 123 W. Indiana Ave., Room 102, DeLand, FL 32720 · Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Need a formal Tax Collector public-record request?
The Tax Collector’s office maintains Volusia County property-tax records and Tax Collector administration records. Driver-license, title, registration and motor-vehicle records belong to FLHSMV rather than the Tax Collector’s public-record system.
Barbara Redline
123 W. Indiana Ave., Room 103
DeLand, FL 32720
Storm or catastrophic-event property damage
Volusia’s property-tax page points homeowners to Florida’s catastrophic-event refund rules when a home is uninhabitable for at least 30 days because of a qualifying event. This is not the same as a normal homestead exemption or a payment discount.
Final Daytona Beach property-tax checklist
Official Daytona Beach and Volusia resources
The article above explains what each resource does. Use these links only when you are ready to perform the live action or confirm a time-sensitive rule.
Daytona Beach Tax Collector FAQs
Where is the Daytona Beach Tax Collector office?
The current official Volusia County Tax Collector page lists the Daytona Beach branch at 1847 Holsonback Dr., Daytona Beach, FL 32117. Older directories may still show 1845, so use the current official location before traveling.
What are the Daytona Beach Tax Collector office hours?
The published hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. No title work is completed after 4:00 p.m. Check holiday closures before visiting.
How do I pay Daytona Beach property taxes online?
Use the official Volusia County property-tax search/payment system. Verify the property, parcel or alternate key, tax year, amount and status, then choose a payment method, review the processor fee and save the confirmation.
What fees apply to online property-tax payments?
The Tax Collector currently lists $1.50 for online banking/e-check payments and 2.6% for online credit-card payments. In-office debit-card payments carry a $2.65 service fee.
When are Daytona Beach property taxes due?
Taxes are due beginning November 1. Standard early-payment discounts are 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. March has no discount; March 31 is normally the last day to pay without delinquency, and unpaid taxes become delinquent April 1.
Do I need an appointment to pay property taxes at the Daytona Beach office?
The official appointment system includes a Taxes service. The Daytona Beach branch specifically requires appointments for driver-license services. Property-tax customers can use tax service at the branch, while scheduling ahead can help with a planned or complex visit.
Where can I find Daytona Beach property tax records?
Use the Tax Collector portal for tax bills, balances and payments. Use the Volusia County Property Appraiser search for owner, parcel, assessed value, exemptions, sales and property details. Use the Tax Collector Public Records page for formal record requests not already available online.
What if I did not receive my property tax bill?
Search and print the bill online or call the Tax Collector at 386-736-5938. Failure to receive a bill does not remove the property owner’s responsibility to determine and pay the tax before delinquency.
What happens after property taxes become delinquent?
Real-estate taxes become delinquent April 1 and a 3% minimum mandatory charge is added to the gross amount. Advertising and auction-related costs can follow, and a tax certificate may be sold if the bill remains unpaid before the annual sale.
What is the Daytona Beach property tax rate?
There is no single citywide rate because bills combine multiple taxing authorities and Daytona Beach uses several millage groups. The latest certified final schedule available during this review is the 2025 tax year: 18.0498 for group 204, 19.0498 for group 214 and 18.1803 for group 885. Check the current parcel record and tax notice for the property’s actual group.