Tangible personal property tax is an ad valorem tax assessed against the furniture, fixtures, and equipment located in businesses and rental property. It also applies to structural additions to mobile homes.
The Property Appraisers’ Office assesses the value of tangible personal property and presents a certified tax roll to the Tax Collector. It is the job of the Tax Collector to mail the tax notices and collect the money due. Tax statements are mailed on November 1st of each year with payment due by March 31st. Discounts apply for early payment.
If the estimated tax is greater than $100.00, tangible personal property taxes may be paid quarterly. You may sign up for quarterly installments by clicking here
Taxes become delinquent April 1st each year, at which time a 1.5 percent fee per month is added to the bill. Within 45 days after the property becomes delinquent, the Tax Collector is required by law to advertise a list of delinquent taxpayers one time in a local newspaper. Advertising costs are added to the delinquent bill.
Pursuant to Florida Statutes, tax warrants are issued prior to April 30th of the next year on all unpaid tangible personal property taxes. Within 30 days after the warrants are prepared, the Tax Collector applies to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for an order directing levy and seizure of the property for the amount of unpaid taxes and costs.
Any changes to the tax roll (name, address, location, assessed value) must be processed through the Property Appraisers’ Office. Property Appraisers’ Office
ALL PROPERTY TAXES MUST BE PAID WITH CERTIFIED FUNDS. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.