2027 Property Tax Due Dates
March 31
Full payment
Payment Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person
Lee County Treasurer
Phone
(239) 533-6000Office Hours
How to Pay
Online
Pay using credit card or e-check
By Mail
Mail check payable to Lee County Treasurer
In Person
Visit the Treasurer's office — 2480 Thompson St, Fort Myers FL 33901, Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm
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 Lee County
Lee County is located in southwestern Florida, United States, on the Gulf Coast. As of the 2020 census, its population was 760,822. In 2022, the population was 822,453, making it the eighth-most populous county in the state. The county seat is Fort Myers, with a population of 86,395 as of the 2020 census, and the largest city is Cape Coral, with an estimated 2020 population of 194,016.
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