This page helps you handle Property Tax tasks in Lee County, Florida, including finding an account, checking a bill, reviewing deadlines, and locating the right office for tax questions.
Lee County Tax Collector handles billing, mailing, and collection, while the Lee County Property Appraiser handles property values and exemptions. Start with the county’s property tax search if you need to look up an account, print a bill, or confirm payment status.
Lee County Property Tax Search
Use the county payment portal to search a property tax account, view account status, pay online, or print a bill. Start here: search Lee County property tax accounts.
- Name
- Address
- Account number
After you find the account, select the listing to review the tax year, payment status, and available actions.
- Open the property tax search page.
- Enter your name, address, or account number.
- Select the matching listing.
- View the account, then choose payment, Print (PDF), or Download when needed.
If you need to pay more than 10 accounts at once, the portal includes a bulk add feature for up to 500 accounts, and login is required.
Payment methods and online fees
Lee County offers several online payment methods for property taxes. The Tax Collector’s office does not keep any part of the convenience fee.
| Payment method | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| eCheck | Free | Not available for delinquent taxes |
| Credit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal | 2.35% convenience fee with a $1.85 minimum | International cards are 3.95% for property tax payments |
| Debit card online or by phone | 2.35% convenience fee with a $1.85 minimum | Applies to online and phone debit payments |
| Debit card in person | $1.95 flat rate | In-person rate only |
Property tax dates and discounts
Current year real estate taxes are billed in November and are due by March 31 of the following year. Lee County gives early payment discounts from November through February.
| Payment month | Discount | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| November | 4% | Current year bills are issued in November |
| December | 3% | Discount still applies |
| January | 2% | Discount still applies |
| February | 1% | Final discount month |
| March 31 | No discount | Taxes are due |
If the end of the discount period falls on a weekend or holiday, the discount extends to the next business day.
Delinquent taxes begin on April 1. A 3% mandatory interest charge is added at that time.
Installment plans, partial payments, and delinquent taxes
Lee County offers more than one payment path for property taxes, depending on whether the taxes are current or delinquent.
Installment Payment Plan
The installment plan applies to next year’s taxes and lets you pay in four installments during the year. You must apply by April 30 of the tax year, and estimated taxes due must be more than $100 per notice. Once enrolled and the first installment is paid each year, you do not need to reapply.
The payment schedule is due by June 30, September 30, December 31, and March 31. Discounts apply to the first three installments, and full payment in November still gives the best discount.
Partial Payment Plan
Lee County accepts partial payments on current year real estate and tangible property taxes from November 1 through March 31. Partial payments are not accepted online, are not eligible for discounts, and delinquent taxes do not qualify. You may make up to five payments per account after submitting the required agreement form with the first payment.
Delinquent taxes
Real estate taxes become delinquent on April 1. If taxes remain unpaid, the property is advertised before the tax certificate sale and added costs apply. After two years from the date of delinquency, a certificate holder may apply for a tax deed.
For plan details and current eligibility windows, review the Lee County Tax Collector payment options page: review Lee County property tax payment plan options.
Property values, exemptions, and tax roll records
The Lee County Property Appraiser determines property value and applies exemptions before the Tax Collector bills and collects taxes. If you need to check ownership, parcel details, assessed information, or exemption status, use the Property Appraiser’s tools.
You can use the Property Data Search for owner name, address, parcel number, folio ID, deed information, and tangible personal property information. For homestead filing, Lee County also provides an online homestead application and a portability page for transferring a Save Our Homes benefit when eligible.
Useful official pages include search Lee County property data, apply for Homestead Exemption, review portability rules, and view Lee County tax roll records.
Print a bill or receipt
If you need a copy for your records, the online tax account page can be used to print or download a bill. If the account history shows the tax year as paid, you can also print a receipt in PDF format.
Lee County explains the receipt process here: print a Lee County property tax receipt.
Lee County Property Tax contacts
Use these contacts when you need help with billing, payment, mailing, delinquent taxes, or property value and exemption questions.
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Lee County Tax Collector 2480 Thompson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: (239) 533-6000 - Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property Taxes Lee County Tax Collector, PO Box 1609, Fort Myers, FL 33902-1609
- Delinquent Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property Taxes Lee County Tax Collector, PO Box 630, Fort Myers, FL 33902-0630
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Lee County Property Appraiser
Phone: (239) 533-6100
Common questions
How do I find my Property Tax account in Lee County, Florida?
Use the Lee County Tax Collector’s online property tax search. You can search by name, address, or account number, then select the listing to view the account.
When are Lee County property taxes due?
Current year taxes are billed in November and due by March 31 of the following year. Discounts apply for payments made from November through February.
What happens if Lee County property taxes are not paid by March 31?
Taxes become delinquent on April 1, and a 3% mandatory interest charge is added. Additional costs can be added before a tax certificate sale, and a tax deed process can follow later if the taxes remain unpaid.
Can I make partial payments on property taxes in Lee County?
Yes, for current year real estate and tangible property taxes. Partial payments are accepted from November 1 through March 31, but they are not accepted online, do not qualify for discounts, and delinquent taxes are not eligible.
Who handles property values and exemptions in Lee County?
The Lee County Property Appraiser handles property values and exemptions. The Tax Collector handles billing, mailing, and collection of taxes.
How do I print a Lee County property tax receipt?
Search your account, open the record, and check the account history. If the tax year shows as paid, you can use Print (PDF) to download or print the receipt.