Tax Collector - Prepayment of Estimated Tax by the Installment Method

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Prepayment of Estimated Tax by the Installment Method

Prepayment of Estimated Tax by the Installment Method

If your estimated property taxes are over $100, you can choose to pay in 4 smaller payments instead of one lump sum.

How to Apply

Deadline to apply: On or before April 30 of the year in which the taxpayer elects to prepay the taxes.

Options to apply:

Online:
- Search your account and select "Apply for the (Current Year) installment payment plan"
By form:
- Submit by:
  - Email: taxdept@coj.net
  - Mail/In Person:
    Duval County Tax Collector
    Attn: Installment Processing
    231 E. Forsyth Street, Suite 130
    Jacksonville, FL 32202-3370

Payment Schedule

INSTALLMENT PERIOD	DUE DATE	INSTALLMENT AMOUNT DUE	DISCOUNT
1^ST	June 30	1/4 of the total amount of the estimated taxes due (or the prior year’s actual taxes)	6% of 1^st installment amount
	July 31	1/4 of the total amount of the estimated taxes due (or the prior year’s actual taxes) -IF 1^st INSTALLMENT IS NOT PAID BY JULY 31, THE ACCOUNT IS REMOVED FROM THE INSTALLMENT PLAN WITHOUT PENALTY. TAXES ARE THEN BILLED ANNUALLY IN NOVEMBER.	NO DISCOUNT
2^nd	September 30	1/4 of the total amount of the estimated taxes due (or the prior year’s actual taxes)	4.5% of the 2^nd installment amount
3^rd	December 31	1/4 of the total amount of the estimated taxes due (or the prior year’s actual taxes) + ½ of any adjustment for actual taxes due (current year).	3% of the 3^rd installment amount
4^th	March 31	1/4 of the total amount of the estimated taxes due (or the prior year’s actual taxes) + ½ of any adjustment for actual taxes due (current year).	No discount of the 4^th installment amount (0%)

Important Notes

A taxpayer must pay the 1st installment payment to participate in the installment method for payments.
If the 1^st installment is not paid by July 31st, the account is removed from the installment method for the year and future participation requires a new application.
Once a taxpayer elects to participate and pays the 1^st installment, they are required to continue participation for the entire tax year.
If an installment payment is missed, it must be paid with the next installment.
Delinquent installments do not receive a discount.
All unpaid taxes shall become delinquent on April 1 following the year in which they are assessed.
Penalties include:

3% minimum mandatory interest.
Additional fees and costs to advertise the delinquency and include the unpaid taxes in the annual Tax Certificate Sale.
Delinquent taxes that remain unpaid will be included with the next annual Tax Certificate Sale held on or before June 1^st.
Learn more: Tax Sales, Certificates & Tax Deeds » https://taxcollector.jacksonville.gov/taxes/property-taxes/tax-sale,-certificates,-and-tax-deeds

Already on the plan? You're automatically re-enrolled each year — no need to reapply.

Need Help?

Call (904) 255-5700, option 4