Florida property tax late penalties and interest
3 sourced points for Florida, each linked to the official page it comes from.
- Unpaid real property taxes bear interest at 18 percent a year from the date they become delinquent. The minimum charge before the tax certificate sale is 3 percent. leg.state.fl.usOct 21
- Taxes left unpaid become delinquent on April 1, and the tax collector sells tax certificates on every unpaid bill by June 1. floridarevenue.comOct 21
- Once 2 years have passed since April 1 of the year a certificate was issued, its holder can apply for a tax deed on the property. leg.state.fl.usOct 21
The dates
| Date and source | Deadline | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| March 31 every yearleg.state.fl.usOct 21 | Last day without penalty Last day to pay before the penalty | All 67 Florida counties |