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
from the Department of Revenue at the state web site "MyFlorida.com". |
| |
| We'll be glad to help. |
| |
 |
| |
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 before May1st 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. |
| |
| Thank you, |
 |
