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Tax Collector St. Lucie County, Florida
 
 
Property Tax Payment By The Installment Method
St. Lucie County

This brochure provides an overview of the Property Tax Installment Plan. If, after reading this brochure, you want additional information please call us at 772.462.1650. You can download the form "notice and application for alternative payment of 2012 property taxes" from the Department of Revenue at the state web site "MyFlorida.com".

Note: You need only fill out one of the three forms in the downloaded file, the other two can be used for other properties.

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Installment Plan
(Florida Statutes Section 197.222)
 
You may elect to pay your property tax on a quarterly basis instead of paying the entire amount all at once. To qualify, your total estimated taxes must be more than $100. Please submit an application to the Tax Collector's office on or before April 30th of the year you wish to begin the installment plan.
 
After submitting the application, you will receive your first installment notice. The first payment is due by June 30th. Once you have started using the installment plan, you are obligated to participate in the program for the entire year.
 
Discounts are allowed for the first three installment payments. Delinquent payments do not receive discounts, and any amount unpaid on April 1st is treated as a delinquent tax bill subject to a tax certificate sale.
 
 
Installment Payment Schedule and Discounts Allowed
 
1st installment. Due by June 30th. One quarter of the total estimated tax, discounted 6%.
 
2nd installment. Due by September 30th. One quarter of the total estimated tax, discounted 4½ %.
 
3rd installment. Due by December 30th. One quarter of the total estimated tax plus one half of any adjustment made for actual tax liability, discounted 3%.
 
4th installment. Due by March 31st. One quarter of the total estimated tax plus the remaining one half of any adjustment made for actual tax liability. No discount is provided on the 4th installment.
 
The first two installments will be estimated based on the prior year's tax liability. Annual renewal is automatic as long as the June payment is made each year.
 
 
To the taxpayers of St. Lucie County
 
The Tax Collector acts as an agent for state agencies and local taxing authorities to collect and remit property taxes. As an elected county official, my primary desire is to provide courteous, efficient, and professional service to all taxpayers. Providing information is just one of the ways the Tax Collector's office strives to provide outstanding service to residents. Please feel free to call or visit the Tax Collector offices if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions.
 
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