Use the Right St. Petersburg Tax, Property or DMV Service
The St. Petersburg Tax Collector search usually means Pinellas County’s South County office. But paying a tax bill, fixing an assessed value, searching a deed and taking a road test use different systems.
This guide routes you first, then explains current hours, appointments, payment fees, property search, 2026 closure dates, installment/partial-payment rules and common failure points.
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St. Petersburg Tax Collector office, hours and service limits
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Phone: 727-464-7777
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| Day | Hours | Micro-level note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Specialty services may require appointment. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Check live wait time before leaving. |
| Wednesday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Later opening; South County CWL service is only 8:30 a.m.–noon. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Verify specialty service availability. |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Allow extra time near deadlines. |
What the September 29–October 2 system closure changes
Do you need a St. Pete Tax Collector appointment?
Appointments are no longer required for most services, but scheduled customers are prioritized and several services still require one.
How to search and pay a St. Petersburg property-tax bill
Current property-tax payment fees and the correct mailing address
| Method | Current rule/fee | Best use | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online eCheck | Free | Lowest-cost current-tax payment | Not accepted for delinquent property taxes |
| Domestic card | 2.95%; $2.50 minimum | Card convenience | Processor fee on a large bill |
| International card | 3.95%; $2.50 minimum | International-issued card | Higher percentage fee |
| Check under current-tax rules | You can allow delivery time | Regional USPS postmark timing | |
| Drop box | Available outside South County | After-hours physical drop | Processing can be delayed during closures |
| In office | No appointment needed for property-tax payment | Staff help or receipt | Wait time near deadlines |
Do not send every tax item to the same PO Box
| Purpose | Regular mail | Courier / signature-required |
|---|---|---|
| Current property-tax payment | Pinellas County Tax Collector, P.O. Box 31149, Tampa, FL 33631-3149 | 29399 US Hwy 19 N, #200, Clearwater, FL 33761 |
| Other property-tax mail / correspondence | P.O. Box 6340, Clearwater, FL 33758 | 29399 US Hwy 19 N, #200, Clearwater, FL 33761 |
Pinellas property-tax deadlines and early-payment discounts
Four-installment plan: dates, discounts and the 2026 exception
Florida’s installment method is a prepayment plan for qualifying real-estate or tangible-property notices with estimated taxes above $100. It is not a delinquent-payment arrangement.
| Payment | Due | Discount / basis | If missed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | June 30 | ¼ prior-year estimate; 6% | Accepted through July 31 without discount; if still unpaid, removed from plan |
| 2nd | September 30 | ¼ estimate; 4.5% | Added to December; discount lost |
| 3rd | December 31 | ¼ estimate + half adjustment; 3% | Added to March; discount lost |
| 4th | March 31 | Final adjusted quarter; no discount | Delinquent April 1 |
Partial payments are different from the installment plan
Pinellas allows partial payments only on current-year taxes. They do not create a post-delinquency payment arrangement.
- Minimum payment: $100.
- Early-payment discounts are forfeited.
- No partial payment after March 31.
- Remaining tax becomes delinquent April 1.
- Taxpayer must track the remaining balance.
- Only one signature is required if property is jointly owned.
- All five acknowledgements must be initialed or the form can be returned incomplete.
- A partial payment is not the “good faith payment” required when challenging an assessment/exemption.
Do not reuse the 2025 PDF for the 2026 tax year
The latest published UDS401 form currently visible is for 2025. Pinellas says the 2026 partial-payment application period opens November 1, 2026, so download the current-year form when that window opens rather than copying old dates or return instructions.
What changes after April 1
| Account | After delinquency | Payment restriction | Next risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | Interest/costs added; certificate process follows | No partial-payment arrangement; personal checks not accepted for delinquent taxes | Tax certificate, then potentially tax-deed process later |
| Tangible personal property | 1.5% per month plus costs | Resolve through Tax Collector using current account amount | Warrant/lien and enforcement process |
Tax certificate is a lien, not instant ownership
The winning certificate bidder pays the delinquent tax and receives an enforceable lien. The owner can redeem through the Tax Collector by paying the required taxes, interest and costs. A tax deed is a later, separate process.
Received date matters
For delinquent real-estate taxes, Pinellas says payment must be received by the office by the last working day of the month for which interest is being paid. Do not rely on a normal postmark or an old payoff.
Use the Pinellas Property Appraiser for owner, value, exemption and parcel search
Florida calls this office the Property Appraiser. The South County Property Appraiser is at 2500 34th Street North, second floor, St. Petersburg, with published hours of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday–Friday.
| Search | Use it when | What it helps confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Address | You know the site address | Parcel, owner, use, tax district, legal summary, map |
| Owner | You know the owner name | Matching real-property records |
| Parcel ID | You have the exact parcel | Exact assessment record before paying |
| Sub/Condo | Subdivision/condo research | Grouped parcel results |
| OR Book/Page | You have a recorded book/page | Appraiser database match and links toward Clerk documents |
| Business Search | Tangible/business account | Business/owner, account, NAICS, address, ZIP or tax district |
If the August TRIM notice looks wrong, act before the November bill
Change a tax-bill mailing address online
The Property Appraiser maintains the address database used for the Tax Collector’s bill. Find the parcel in Quick Search, select the Change Address checkbox, choose Change address of selected parcel, submit the request and provide proof of authority when required.
New homeowner homestead check
The normal homestead filing deadline is March 1 for the tax year in which you want to qualify. A homestead exemption shown after a purchase can belong to the prior owner and may be removed after December 31, so verify your own exemption.
Tax bill, assessment record and deed record are not the same search
| You need | Correct source | Typical answer |
|---|---|---|
| Tax bill / payment status | Tax Collector | Amount due, payment, current/delinquent status |
| Owner / value / exemption / parcel | Property Appraiser | Assessment and parcel facts |
| Deed / mortgage / recorded lien | Pinellas Clerk Official Records | Recorded legal instruments and document history |
South County road-test and REAL ID preparation
REAL ID document groups
- Approved proof of identity.
- Proof of Social Security number when applicable.
- Two different proofs of residential address.
- Original/certified name-change documents when names differ.
- Incomplete legal name-change chain.
- Uncertified document where certified copy is required.
- Address documents that do not meet current rules.
- Non-immigrant customer missing required documentation on the visit.
South County concealed-weapon service is Wednesday morning only
The general Tax Collector office may be open on other weekdays, but that does not mean the South County concealed-weapon counter is operating.
St. Petersburg office visit checklist
Official Pinellas sources to use when you are ready to act
The rules are explained above first. Open these links for live balances, current wait times, appointment slots or submissions.
St. Petersburg Tax Collector FAQs
Where is the St. Petersburg Tax Collector office?
The current Pinellas County Tax Collector South County office is at 2500 34th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713. The old 1800 66th Street North location is permanently closed.
What are the St. Petersburg Tax Collector office hours?
The South County office publishes Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday hours of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Wednesday hours of 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. In-office testing cuts off at 3:00 p.m. daily.
Do I need an appointment at the St. Pete Tax Collector?
Appointments are not required for most services. Road tests, hazmat services, verbal testing and concealed-weapon licensing require appointments. Property-tax payments do not require an appointment.
How do I search and pay St. Petersburg property taxes?
Use the official Pinellas County Tax Collector property-tax search. Match the correct property, parcel/account and tax year, confirm whether the balance is current or delinquent, compare the payment fee and save the confirmation.
How do I search St. Petersburg property records or the tax assessor database?
Florida uses the title Property Appraiser. Pinellas Quick Search supports address, owner, parcel ID and subdivision/condo searches; it also provides map and business/tangible search routes.
What fee applies to Pinellas County online property-tax payments?
As of August 20, 2026, current property-tax eCheck payments are free. Domestic cards carry 2.95% with a $2.50 minimum and international cards 3.95% with a $2.50 minimum. The office is moving to a new system in October 2026 that is intended to reduce transaction costs, so recheck fees after the transition.
When do Pinellas County property taxes become delinquent?
Annual bills are mailed at the end of October and taxes are payable from November 1 through March 31. Unpaid taxes become delinquent April 1, when interest and applicable costs are added.
How does the Pinellas property-tax installment plan work?
Qualifying notices with estimated taxes over $100 use installments due June 30, September 30, December 31 and March 31, with 6%, 4.5%, 3% and no discount respectively. For the September 2026 system closure, Pinellas says the September discount will be honored for qualifying payments made by October 9, 2026.
Is the Property Appraiser in the same St. Petersburg building?
Yes. The Pinellas County Property Appraiser South County office is at 2500 34th Street North, second floor, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, with published hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Should I contact the Tax Collector, Property Appraiser or Clerk?
Use the Tax Collector for tax bills, payments, delinquent balances and many DMV services. Use the Property Appraiser for assessed value, exemptions, ownership, mailing address and parcel records. Use the Clerk for deeds, mortgages, recorded liens and complete Official Records.