Tax Collector - Prepayment of Estimated Tax by the Installment Method

Content

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:
- Download and complete the installment application Form
- Submit by:
  - Email: taxcollector@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	Amount	Discount
1st	30-Jun	1/4 of the total amount of estimated taxes due of the year in which the taxes are assessed.	6% of 1st Installment Amount
	31-Jul	1/4 of the total amount of estimated taxes due of the year in which the taxes are assessed.	No Discount
		If the 1st installment is not paid by July 31st, the property is removed from the installment plan without penalty. Taxes are then billed annually in November.

2nd	30-Sep	1/4 of the total amount of estimated taxes due of the year in which the taxes are assessed.	4.5% of 2nd Installment Amount
3rd	31-Dec	1/4 of the total amount of estimated taxes due of the year in which the taxes are assessed + 1/2 of any adjustment made pursuant to the actual tax assessment.	3% of 3rd Installment Amount
3rd
4th	31-Mar	1/4 of the total amount of estimated taxes due of the year in which the taxes are assessed + 1/2 of any adjustment made pursuant to the actual tax assessment.	No Discount of 4th Installment Amount (0%)
4th			No Discount of 4th 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