2027 Property Tax Due Dates
March 31
Full payment
Payment Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person
Highlands County Treasurer
How to Pay
Online
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By Mail
Mail check payable to Highlands County Treasurer
In Person
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About Property Taxes in Florida
Florida's property tax system offers some of the most generous homeowner protections in the country, particularly for long-term residents. Property taxes are administered by county property appraisers (who set values) and county tax collectors (who bill and collect). Unlike most states, Florida offers a meaningful discount for paying early — the earlier you pay, the more you save. Tax bills are mailed in late October or early November, giving homeowners time to take advantage of the maximum discount. Florida has no state-level property tax; all property taxes are levied by local taxing authorities including counties, school districts, cities, and special districts.
Payment & Assessment
Florida property taxes for the year become payable on November 1 and are due by March 31. The state's early payment discount structure is one of the most unique in the country: Pay in November: 4% discount Pay in December: 3% discount Pay in January: 2% discount Pay in February: 1% discount Pay by March 31: No discount, full amount due After April 1: 3% penalty plus advertising costs begin accruing For a $3,000 tax bill, paying in November saves $120. Most homeowners with mortgages have their taxes escrowed and paid by the lender — usually by November to capture the discount. Check with your lender to confirm when they make payment. Online payment is available through most county tax collector websites.
Statewide framework for Florida. Your county's specific rates and deadlines are shown above.
Other Counties in Florida
About Highlands County
Highlands County is a county located in the Florida Heartland region of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 101,235. Its county seat is Sebring. Highlands County comprises the Sebring, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The SMA was first defined in 2003 as the Sebring, Florida Micropolitan Statistical Area (μSA), consisting of Highlands County. The status of the area was changed to a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in 2013. The MSA was renamed the Sebring-Avon Park, Florida MSA in 2018. The name reverted to Sebring, Florida MSA in 2023.
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