In Jacksonville, your property tax bill comes from the Duval County Tax Collector, which collects the taxes the Property Appraiser assesses [1][11]. The 2026 notices go out in November, and paying early in the season is the cheapest way to pay [1][3].
At a glance
The 2026 payment calendar
Your bill covers the 2026 tax year, based on your property’s value on January 1, 2026 [1]. The Tax Collector’s own calendar sets these dates [3]:
| Pay by | Discount | On a $4,000 bill you pay |
|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2026 | 4% | $3,840 |
| December 31, 2026 | 3% | $3,880 |
| January 31, 2027 | 2% | $3,920 |
| February 28, 2027 | 1% | $3,960 |
| March 31, 2027 | None | $4,000 |
| April 1, 2027 or later | Delinquent: 3% minimum interest, plus advertising costs | More than $4,000 |
Two of those dates land on a weekend this season: January 31, 2027 and February 28, 2027 are both Sundays. Florida law extends a discount period that ends on a weekend or legal holiday to the next working day, but only for payments delivered to the tax collector’s office [5]. If you’re paying online or by mail on those weekends, don’t count on the extra day.
Ways to pay
| How | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Online, eCheck (ACH) | Pay Property Taxes Online at taxcollector.jacksonville.gov | No processing fee; not available for delinquent real estate taxes |
| Online, credit or debit card or digital wallet | Same site (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal) | 2.75%, $2.75 minimum; 3.95% for commercial or international cards |
| In person | Any Tax Collector branch, no appointment needed | Ask at the counter about card fees |
| Duval County Tax Collector, 231 E. Forsyth Street, Suite 130, Jacksonville, FL 32202 | Checks payable to Jim Overton, Tax Collector |
The card fee is collected by the payment processor, not by the City of Jacksonville or the Tax Collector [4]. You can pay any year’s taxes online, not just the current bill [4]. Mailed checks go to Suite 130 at 231 E. Forsyth Street, payable to Jim Overton, Tax Collector [2].
Branches that take property tax payments
Every branch accepts property tax payments, and you don’t need an appointment for them [7]. Branches are open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [7]:
- Yates (main branch): 231 E. Forsyth St., downtown
- Mandarin: 10035 San Jose Blvd.
- Neptune Beach: 1505 Atlantic Blvd.
- North Main Street: 12961 N. Main St., Suite 210
- Roosevelt: 6331 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 10
- Soutel: 4750 Soutel Dr.
- Westside: 8299-10 W. Beaver St.
- St. Johns Square: 11160 Beach Blvd., Suite 121
The Kernan branch closed on July 24, 2026, and Hogan closed on September 2; both moved to the new St. Johns Square office [7][8].
If you can’t pay the whole bill
Partial payments
The Tax Collector accepts partial payments on current-year taxes from November 1 through March 31 [9]. How it works [9]:
- Email taxdept@coj.net for a Partial Payment Plan Agreement (an affidavit).
- Bring the signed affidavit and your first payment to a branch, or mail them to the Tax Department at 231 E. Forsyth Street, Suite 130.
- Make later payments at any branch or by mail. They aren’t accepted online or by phone.
You give up the early-payment discount, and anything still unpaid on April 1 becomes delinquent [9]. Partial payments aren’t available on delinquent taxes, for people already on the installment plan, or when a mortgage escrow account pays your taxes [9]. Without a current signed affidavit on file, the Tax Collector returns the payment [9].
The quarterly installment plan (for next year)
If your estimated taxes are more than $100, you can pay the 2027 bill in four installments instead. Apply by April 30, 2027, online through your account on the property tax portal, by email to taxdept@coj.net, or by mail [10].
| Installment | Due | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | June 30 (late payment accepted through July 31, with no discount) | 6% |
| 2nd | September 30 | 4.5% |
| 3rd | December 31 | 3% |
| 4th | March 31 | None |
If the first installment isn’t paid by July 31, you’re dropped from the plan without penalty and get a regular bill in November. Once you’re in, you’re re-enrolled automatically each year [10].
What happens after March 31
Unpaid real estate taxes become delinquent on April 1 with a 3% minimum interest charge, plus the costs of advertising the delinquency [1][3]. The delinquent list is advertised weekly for three weeks, and the Tax Collector holds an online tax certificate sale in May [3]. For how certificates, interest and tax deeds work across Florida, see BestFlorida’s Florida property tax due dates and the November discount.
Who to call about what
- Your value or an exemption: the Duval County Property Appraiser, (904) 255-5900 [1]. See our Jacksonville homestead exemption guide.
- Tax rates: the taxing authorities set them, not the Tax Collector. See our Jacksonville property tax rates.
- Paying the bill: the Tax Collector, (904) 255-5700, option 4, or taxcollector@coj.net [9].
Sources
- Duval County Tax Collector: Real Estate (Property) Taxes
- Duval County Tax Collector: Contact Us
- Duval County Tax Collector: Important Dates
- Duval County Tax Collector: Pay Property Taxes Online
- Florida Statutes § 197.162, Discounts; amount and time
- Duval County Tax Collector: USPS Postmark Changes May Affect Mailed Tax Payments (March 16, 2026)
- Duval County Tax Collector: Branch Locations
- Duval County Tax Collector: Kernan & Hogan branches are moving to the new St. Johns Square office (June 10, 2026)
- Duval County Tax Collector: Partial Payments for Property Taxes
- Duval County Tax Collector: Property Tax Installment Payments
- City of Jacksonville Ordinance 2026-501-E (2026 tax levy; assessment by the Property Appraiser, collection by the Tax Collector)
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When are Duval County property taxes due?
The Duval County Tax Collector sends tax notices in November. Paying by November 30 takes 4% off, by December 31 3%, by January 31 2% and by the end of February 1%. The full amount is due by March 31. Unpaid real estate taxes become delinquent on April 1.
How much does it cost to pay Duval County property taxes by card?
Online, a credit or debit card costs 2.75% with a $2.75 minimum, and commercial or international cards cost 3.95%. An eCheck from your bank account has no processing fee. The fees go to the payment processor, not the city or the Tax Collector.
Can I make partial payments on Jacksonville property taxes?
Yes, from November 1 through March 31, but not online or by phone. Email taxdept@coj.net for a Partial Payment Plan Agreement, then bring or mail the signed affidavit with your first payment. You give up the early-payment discount, and anything unpaid on April 1 becomes delinquent.
Where can I pay property taxes in person in Jacksonville?
At any Duval County Tax Collector branch, without an appointment. The main branch is the Yates Building at 231 E. Forsyth Street; others include Mandarin, Neptune Beach, North Main Street, Roosevelt, Soutel, Westside and the new St. Johns Square office on Beach Boulevard.