Call, Pay or Visit the Right Lee County Tax Collector Office
Use this guide to find the Lee County Tax Collector phone number, choose between Fort Myers Downtown, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Lehigh Acres and South Fort Myers, and avoid driving to the closed North Fort Myers office.
The fastest route depends on the task: property tax payment, appointment-only testing, road test, HazMat, business tax receipt, title transfer, registration renewal or a printed tax receipt.
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8:30-5 most weekdays; Thursday starts 9.
Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, South Fort Myers.
Free for eligible current tax payments.
Which Lee County Tax Collector location should you use?
Pay online first if possible. You can also use an active service center, self-service kiosk or the correct mail route.
Book an appointment at Bonita Springs, Cape Coral or South Fort Myers. Do not choose Downtown Fort Myers for a road test.
Start with Downtown Fort Myers or the official business/dealer service pages before choosing another branch.
Lee County Tax Collector offices, addresses and best-use notes
All active LeeTC service centers list Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekend closure. Holiday closures, storms and service updates can change practical availability.
| Office | Address | Road test | HazMat | Best reason to choose it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Fort Myers | 2480 Thompson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 | No road tests listed | Listed | Broadest office for property tax, business tax receipts, concealed weapon license, dealer/business services, titles, registration and HazMat. |
| Cape Coral | 1039 SE 9th Avenue, Cape Coral, FL 33990 | Listed | Not listed in current service summary | Cape Coral residents needing tax, driver license, registration, title, knowledge test or road-test services. |
| Bonita Springs | 25987 S Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 | Listed | No HazMat fingerprinting listed | South Lee County customers needing tax, license/ID, title, registration, plates, parking permits or road test. |
| Lehigh Acres | 600 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres, FL 33974 | No road tests listed | Listed | East Lee County customers needing tax, license/ID, suspension help, title, registration, HazMat or knowledge testing. |
| South Fort Myers | 15680 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908 | Listed | Listed | Fort Myers/Sanibel/Captiva-area users needing road tests, CDL-related work, HazMat, tax, title or registration help. |
Lee County Tax Collector appointments: when booking is required
LeeTC accepts walk-ins as availability allows, but scheduled appointments are honored first. For certain services, an appointment is not just helpful—it is required.
- Concealed weapon license services;
- HazMat endorsement / fingerprinting;
- knowledge testing;
- road testing.
Walk-ins work best for simpler transactions when the branch offers the service and the wait-time page looks reasonable. A short displayed wait does not guarantee your transaction can be completed without the right documents.
How to use Lee County Tax Collector wait times correctly
Check Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Downtown Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres and South Fort Myers before assuming the nearest office is fastest.
Wait estimates change as customers arrive, appointments check in and complex transactions take longer than expected.
A short wait is useless if that location does not perform your road test, HazMat, CWL or knowledge-test task.
How to pay Lee County property taxes online
Lee County Tax Collector payment fees and cost checks
| Payment method | Published fee note | What to check before paying |
|---|---|---|
| E-check | Free for eligible current online tax payments. | Confirm the account is current and the official checkout still shows no fee. |
| Credit card / Apple Pay / Google Pay / PayPal | 2.35% convenience fee with $1.85 minimum. | Review final total before submitting. |
| International online property-tax card | 3.95% for online property tax payments. | Use the live checkout screen for the exact fee. |
| Debit online or phone | 2.35% convenience fee with $1.85 minimum. | Compare with e-check if paying eligible current taxes. |
| In-person debit | $1.95 flat rate. | Confirm the active branch performs your transaction. |
How to print a Lee County property-tax receipt
Lee County Tax Collector phone number and mailing addresses
Call Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holiday closures.
2480 Thompson St.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Do not use a physical-office address for USPS if the official contact page gives a task-specific PO Box.
| Task | Mailing address | Micro tip |
|---|---|---|
| General correspondence | PO Box 850, Fort Myers, FL 33902-0850 | Use for general written communication, not a specific tax-payment coupon unless instructed. |
| DMV titles / registrations | PO Box 1590, Fort Myers, FL 33902-1590 | Include title, VIN, plate, registration or transaction reference as required. |
| Business tax | PO Box 1549, Fort Myers, FL 33902-1549 | Use the business-tax route for applications, renewals and business-tax account matters. |
| Current real estate / tangible taxes | PO Box 1609, Fort Myers, FL 33902-1609 | Include the correct payment coupon and account information. |
| Delinquent real estate / tangible taxes | PO Box 630, Fort Myers, FL 33902-0630 | Confirm payoff first; delinquent balances can change. |
What to bring for common Lee County Tax Collector services
Tax notice, account or property address, accepted payment method, escrow/lender details if applicable, and prior confirmation if already paid.
Original identity, Social Security and Florida residential-address documents that match the current FLHSMV requirements.
Title or ownership papers, ID, proof of insurance, VIN/plate details and any required signed forms.
Appointment confirmation, qualified vehicle, registration, insurance and a licensed driver if required.
Appointment confirmation and the current identification/background/fingerprinting requirements for that service.
Separate CWL appointment and current state-required application or renewal documents.
Lee County business tax receipt: when to use Downtown or online
LeeTC appointment information says business tax receipt service covers customers who need to establish or pay a business tax receipt. It also states that online processing is available for original issuances, renewals and account closures when you do not want an appointment.
Lee County Tax Collector vs Property Appraiser
- paying real estate or tangible taxes;
- printing payment receipts;
- checking paid/unpaid status;
- driver license, registration, title and plate services;
- business tax receipt routing;
- delinquent tax payment instructions.
- assessed value and property record questions;
- Homestead and other exemptions;
- ownership or mailing-address changes;
- parcel maps and property data;
- TRIM notice questions;
- classification or valuation problems.
Lee County Tax Collector North Fort Myers office is closed
15201 N. Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Myers, FL 33903.
LeeTC announced this service center would close permanently on July 31, 2026.
Choose Cape Coral, Downtown Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, South Fort Myers or Bonita Springs based on the exact service. A future Colonial Service Center was expected later in 2026, but users should wait for an official LeeTC opening notice.
Official Lee County links used for this guide
Use for active offices, addresses, hours and branch services.
Use for service-specific appointment preparation and check-in rules.
Use for property tax, business tax, registration renewal and other official payment choices.
Use for official applications, forms, affidavits and LeeTC document packets.
Use for the July 31, 2026 closure notice and future Colonial Service Center context.
Lee County Tax Collector FAQs
What is the Lee County Tax Collector phone number?
The main Lee County Tax Collector phone number is 239-533-6000. LeeTC lists call availability Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holiday closures.
Where is the Lee County Tax Collector Fort Myers Downtown office?
The Downtown Fort Myers office is at 2480 Thompson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901. It is the best first choice for business tax receipts, dealer/business services, concealed weapon license services, HazMat fingerprinting and many tax or DMV-connected services, but road testing is not listed there.
Where is the Lee County Tax Collector Cape Coral office?
The Cape Coral office is at 1039 SE 9th Avenue, Cape Coral, FL 33990. The official location page describes it as in the Government Building across from the main Cape Coral Post Office.
Where is the Lee County Tax Collector Bonita Springs office?
The Bonita Springs office is at 25987 S Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs, FL 34134. Use it for south Lee County services such as tax payments, driver license/ID, title, registration, plates, parking permits and road testing when currently available.
Where is the Lee County Tax Collector Lehigh Acres office?
The current LeeTC wait-time and active office references show Lehigh Acres at 600 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres, FL 33974. Because older search snippets may show another address, verify the official LeeTC locations page before driving.
Where is the Lee County Tax Collector South Fort Myers office?
The South Fort Myers office is at 15680 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908. It is useful for road testing, HazMat, CDL-related work, title, registration and tax services when the official page lists the service.
Is the Lee County Tax Collector North Fort Myers office open?
No. LeeTC announced that the North Fort Myers service center at 15201 N. Cleveland Avenue closed permanently on July 31, 2026. Use current official locations and wait times before traveling.
Do I need an appointment at the Lee County Tax Collector?
Walk-ins are accepted as availability allows, but appointments are honored first. Current LeeTC guidance lists concealed weapon license services, HazMat endorsement/fingerprinting, knowledge testing and road testing as appointment-only.
How do I pay Lee County property taxes online?
Start from LeeTC Pay Online, choose the property-tax route, search by owner, address or account details, verify the property and tax year, review the payment fee, save the confirmation and print a receipt after the account history shows paid.
Is TaxCollectors.org the official Lee County Tax Collector website?
No. This is an independent guide. Use the official Lee County Tax Collector website, official appointment scheduler and official payment systems for payments, appointments, driver license, title, registration, business tax and property-tax actions.