Taylor County Tax Collector: Pay Property Tax & Visit the Perry Office
If you need to pay a Taylor County property tax bill, check a balance, confirm office hours or deal with a delinquent account, the county Tax Collector provides the official tax-search and payment service.
The main property-tax department is in the Taylor County Courthouse in Perry. Before paying, confirm the owner, property address or account number so the payment is applied to the intended tax record.
Taylor County Courthouse, Perry
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
November through March
Generally April 1
How to search and pay a Taylor County property tax bill
The official Taylor County tax search accepts identifying information such as an owner name, property address or account number. Search the record first and review the property details and amount due before submitting payment.
Taylor County Tax Collector office hours, address and phone
The courthouse location handles property-tax services as well as other Tax Collector functions. Property Tax is listed on the second floor.
108 N. Jefferson St.
Perry, FL 32347
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Property Tax: 850-838-3580
Property Tax fax: 850-838-3543
PO Box 30
Perry, FL 32348
Use the physical courthouse address when the Tax Collector specifically requires overnight or express delivery.
Driver License/DMV location
The separate Driver License/DMV office is at 2275 US 19 North, Perry, FL 32347. Its posted hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–11:45 AM and 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, with road and written testing ending at 4:00 PM.
Property tax due dates and early-payment discounts
Taylor County follows Florida’s annual property-tax collection schedule. Taxes generally become payable November 1, and paying early can reduce the amount due.
| Payment period | Standard treatment | What to remember |
|---|---|---|
| November | 4% early-payment discount | Highest regular early-payment discount. |
| December | 3% discount | Discount decreases after November. |
| January | 2% discount | Check the amount calculated on the current bill. |
| February | 1% discount | Final regular discount month. |
| March | No early-payment discount | Regular taxes remain payable before delinquency. |
| April 1 | Taxes generally become delinquent | Delinquent balances follow different payment and collection rules. |
Florida law also provides timing protections for unusual situations, including when an original notice is sent later than the normal schedule. For a specific account, rely on the date and balance shown by the Tax Collector rather than assuming a deadline solely from the general calendar.
Credit card, debit card and eCheck convenience fees
The Tax Collector’s current convenience-fee page states that online credit and debit card transactions are charged 2.5% — described as $2.50 per $100 — with a $2 minimum per transaction. The stated online eCheck fee is $2.50 per transaction.
2.5% convenience charge, with a stated $2 minimum per transaction.
$2.50 per transaction according to the Tax Collector’s current fee page.
Taylor County property-tax installment plan
The Tax Collector offers an installment option for qualifying real-estate and personal-property taxpayers. The official property-tax page states that prior-year taxes must exceed $100 and that an installment application must be submitted by the applicable spring deadline.
| Installment | Due period | Calculation / discount |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | By June 30 | One-quarter of prior-year taxes, with 6% discount. |
| 2nd | By September 30 | One-quarter of prior-year taxes, with 4.5% discount. |
| 3rd | By December 31 | Based on remaining current liability, with 3% discount. |
| 4th | By March 31 | Remaining amount; no discount. |
Missing the first required installment can terminate participation for the remainder of that tax year, after which the taxpayer receives the regular annual tax bill.
What happens when Taylor County property taxes become delinquent?
Real-estate taxes generally become delinquent on April 1. Once an account is delinquent, additional interest, advertising costs and collection procedures can apply, so do not rely on an earlier tax bill to determine the current payoff amount.
Search the official tax account or contact the Property Tax Department for an updated amount.
Delinquent accounts have stricter payment-method rules. Do not send an eCheck for a delinquent balance.
Unpaid real-property taxes can progress to advertising and a tax-certificate sale under Florida law.
Tax certificate sale
The Taylor County Tax Collector explains that delinquent real-property parcels are advertised before the annual tax-certificate sale. Florida requires tax certificates to be sold for unpaid real-property taxes within the statutory collection schedule.
A tax certificate represents a lien for unpaid taxes; it is not the same thing as an immediate sale of the property to the certificate bidder. Property owners dealing with a delinquent account should obtain the current redemption or payoff information from the responsible official office.
Tax Collector vs. Taylor County Property Appraiser
The Tax Collector and Property Appraiser handle different parts of the property-tax process. Contacting the correct office can prevent delays.
- Tax bill payments
- Current tax balances
- Delinquent property taxes
- Installment-payment questions
- Tax-payment receipts and collection issues
- Property ownership and mailing-address records
- Assessed property value
- Homestead and other property-tax exemptions
- Legal descriptions and appraisal records
- Questions about how property was assessed
What else does the Taylor County Tax Collector handle?
The Taylor County Tax Collector provides more than property-tax collection. Depending on the transaction, the office also handles motor-vehicle and vessel services, driver-license services, local business tax matters, tourist development tax and other county or state-agent functions.
Service location, documentation and hours can differ by transaction. Check the official office page before traveling for a non-property-tax service.
Check holiday closures before visiting
The Tax Collector publishes a 2026 holiday schedule. Posted closures include New Year’s, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day observance, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas closures.
If you cannot find, pay or correct a tax account
Try the owner name, physical property address or account number. If the record still does not appear, call the Property Tax Department rather than paying a similarly named record.
Property ownership and mailing-address data originate with the Property Appraiser. Contact that office for record corrections.
Return to the Tax Collector’s convenience-fee page and compare the payment method. Do not submit a payment until you understand the total charge.
Request the current amount and accepted payment method. An outdated bill may not include all delinquent interest, advertising or collection costs.
The Tax Collector states that taxpayers remain responsible for ensuring taxes are paid. Call the property-tax office and verify the account instead of waiting for another notice.
If taxes are escrowed, check both the tax account and your mortgage servicer’s payment status before paying independently to reduce the risk of duplicate payment.
Taylor County Tax Collector questions
Where is the Taylor County Tax Collector property-tax office?
The main courthouse office is at 108 N. Jefferson St., Perry, FL 32347. The Property Tax Department is listed on the second floor.
What are the Taylor County Tax Collector office hours?
The courthouse location lists Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Check the official calendar for holiday or special closures before visiting.
What is the Taylor County property-tax phone number?
The Property Tax Department number is 850-838-3580.
Can I pay Taylor County property taxes online?
Yes. The Taylor County Tax Collector provides an official online property-tax search and payment portal where you can locate an account by information such as owner name, address or account number.
When do Taylor County property taxes become delinquent?
Florida property taxes generally become delinquent April 1 following the assessment year, subject to statutory timing rules for later notices.
Is there a discount for paying Taylor County property taxes early?
Yes. The regular Florida schedule provides a 4% discount in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. March payments receive no regular early-payment discount.
Does the online payment portal charge a fee?
The Tax Collector’s current fee page states a 2.5% online credit/debit card charge with a $2 minimum and a $2.50 online eCheck fee. Verify the displayed fee before submitting payment.
Who handles homestead exemptions and property-value questions?
The Taylor County Property Appraiser handles property valuation, ownership records and exemptions such as Homestead. The Tax Collector handles collection of the resulting tax bill.
Verify current Taylor County tax information
Payment balances, fees, closures and account-specific requirements can change. Use the official resources below when completing a transaction.
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