What is Property Tax
Property tax consists of ad valorem and non-ad valorem assessments levied annually by local taxing authorities. Property tax applies to all real estate in Broward County, including residential properties, condominium units, and commercial buildings.
Ad valorem taxes
Based on the assessed market value of your property
Non-Ad valorem taxes
Special assessments for services like fire, water management and street lighting
Property Assessment
The Broward County Property Appraiser determines the assessed value of each property on January 1 every year. The Property Appraiser is also responsible for managing exemptions that help reduce the amount owed, like homestead, senior, and veteran benefits.
After the Property Appraiser prepares the tax roll, the Broward County Tax Collector compiles and mails bills o November 1.
Tax Cycle
The Tax Collector is responsible for issuing bills, applying early payment discounts, collection and distribution of funds to appropriate taxing authorities.
- Taxes are assessed every year on January 1.
- Bills are mailed on November and become payable on November 1.
- Taxes are due in full by March 31 of the following year.
The Tax Collector does not determine the amount of taxes due, but plays a key role in collecting and distributing funds for essential services throughout our community.
Local government authorities, the county and municipalities, levy property tax to fund essential and government services such as law enforcement, fire protection, public education, hospitals, parks and recreation, roads and infrastructure and more.
For more information, visit our Understanding Your Bill page.
The Tax Collector plays a key role in collecting and distributing funds for essential services throughout our community.
Payment Options
The Tax Collector offers multiple safe and convenient ways to pay, including online, by mail, or in person.
Property tax bills are mailed on November 1 and due March 31 each year.
Click below for payment options:
Pay Online
| Type of Payment | Processing Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Credit or Debit Card | Yes | Includes a 2.55% fee charged by the payment processor. |
| Electronic Check | No | E-check payments submitted with incorrect account information or returned unpaid for any reason may incur a fee of up to 5%, per Florida Statute 125.0105. |
Pay by Mail
Step 1: Make Check Payable to: Broward County Tax Collector
Step 2: Mail payment with the pre-printed payment coupon.
Processing will be delayed for payments received without a payment coupon.
Note: Returned checks incur a non-sufficient funds check fee and payment is cancelled.
Regular Mail:
Broward County Tax Collector
P.O. Box 105048
Atlanta, GA 30348-5048
Overnight Mail:
Broward County Tax Collector
3585 Atlanta Avenue
Hapeville, GA 30354-1705
Pay in Person
Make your payment using our secure drop box at the Broward County Governmental Center in Fort Lauderdale located next to the security post on Brickell Avenue. Secure drop boxes are checked twice daily.
Follow the below steps if submitting a payment at a secure drop box:
- Pay by money order of check payable to Broward County Tax Collector – DO NOT DEPOSIT CASH.
- Include your 2025 tax bill coupon.
- Write your tax account number on the money order or check.
- Use the return envelope provided with your tax bill.
- Confirm your payment was processed.
Payments are usually processed within 24 to 48 hours.
You may also complete your transaction in our office with a Client Service Specialist.
SECURE DROP BOXES
Broward County Governmental Center
115 S. Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Partial Payment Plan
Did you know that you can pay your tax bill in up to five partial payments?
- Partial payments are only accepted for the current tax bill.
- Requires minimum payments of $100.
Complete one of the following steps to enroll: ·
- Email Revenue@BrowardTax.org ·
- Call 954-357-4829
or
- Write “partial payment” in the memo line of your mailed check.
Prefer to Pay Online?
To make partial payments online, you must first contact the office to enable your account.
Payment Plan
Sign up for the payment plan option and save an average of 3.5% on your bill. Enrollment opens annually from November 1 to April 30 for the next tax year. Once enrollment is confirmed, reapplication is not required.
How to enroll:
- Click here to search for your account and click “Apply for the 2025 installment payment plan.”
- Submit your application.
- Respond to the confirmation email.
- Pay your first installment by July 31.
*Note: You must make your first payment by June 30 to receive the full discount.
1st Installment
Due by June 30
¼ of last year’s taxes
Discounted 6%
2nd Installment
Due by September 30
¼ of last year’s taxes
Discounted 4.5%
3rd Installment
Due by December 31
½ of this years adjusted taxes
Discounted 3%
4th Installment
Due by March 31
1/2 of this year’s
adjusted taxes
Early Payment Discounts
Save when you pay your bill early!
November
Save 4%
December
Save 3%
January
Save 2%
February
Save 1%
March 31
Taxes Due
Delinquent Account
All Broward County property taxes become due on November 1 and must be paid by March 31. Taxes become delinquent on April 1.
Fees
Delinquent Property Tax bills incur a 3% interest charge, plus advertising costs. Delinquent Tangible Personal Property bills incur a 1.5% interest charge per month, plus advertising costs.
Tax Certificate Sales and Delinquent Payments
On or June 1, the Tax Collector sells tax certificates, which are liens on delinquent real estate properties, at a public auction. Once a tax certificate is issued, payments must be made by cash, cashier’s check, money order, or wire transfer. Personal checks are not accepted.
Property owners can pay delinquent taxes online at browardtax.org using eCheck, credit or debit card (2.55% convenience fee), and in person at the Tax Collector’s office.
If delinquent taxes remain unpaid for two years, the certificate holder can file a Tax Deed Application, and the property may be sold at public auction.