This page helps with property tax tasks in Nassau County, Florida, including finding a current tax bill, reviewing payment options, and knowing which official office to contact for tax questions.
The main public channels are the Nassau County Tax Collector and the Property Tax - Nassau online search and payment portal.
Property Tax - Nassau bill lookup and payment
Use the official search and pay a Nassau County property tax bill portal to view and pay current-year property tax bills. The portal is for paying tax bills, not buying tax certificates or property.
Have the bill information ready before searching. The portal references these search fields and labels:
- Tax type
- Alternate Key
- Combined tax and assessment
After entering the requested information, use the bill view option to review the account and payment details.
- Open the Property Tax - Nassau search page.
- Enter the requested current tax-year bill information.
- Select the option to view the bill.
- Follow the payment prompts if you are ready to pay.
Important: tax certificate purchases are not available through this payment website.
Nassau County Tax Collector property tax information
The Nassau County Tax Collector collects taxes shown on the tax roll by the delinquency date. Real estate ad valorem taxes are collected annually beginning November 1 and are based on the calendar year from January 1 through December 31.
Tax notices are mailed to the owner address listed on the certified tax roll, normally on or before November 1. If you do not receive a bill in November, you may print one online or contact the Tax Collector to request a mailed copy.
Taxes may be paid online, in person at a Tax Collector office, or by mail. For broader tax roll guidance, use the Tax Collector’s property tax information page.
Payment discounts and delinquency dates
Nassau County property tax discounts depend on the month paid. The full amount is due by March 31, and unpaid taxes become delinquent on April 1.
| Payment month | Discount or status |
|---|---|
| November | 4% discount |
| December | 3% discount |
| January | 2% discount |
| February | 1% discount |
| March | Full amount due, with no discount |
Installment payment plan
Taxpayers may pay property taxes quarterly through the installment payment plan if estimated taxes exceed $100. Applications are accepted from November 1 through April 30 and must be submitted on or before April 30.
An installment application applies to the next tax year, not the current year’s taxes. Once enrolled, a new application is not required as long as the first installment is paid each June.
| Installment | Due date | Amount and discount |
|---|---|---|
| Payment #1 | June 30 | 1/4 of the prior year tax bill, discounted 6% |
| Payment #2 | September 30 | 1/4 of the prior year tax bill, discounted 4.5% |
| Payment #3 | December 31 | 1/2 of the balance of the current year tax bill, discounted 3% |
| Payment #4 | March 31 | Balance of the current year tax bill, no discount |
Property owners who escrow tax payments with a mortgage company should not pay by installments.
Partial payments
Florida Statute 197.374 allows partial payments on current-year taxes for real estate or tangible accounts. Partial payments are accepted from November 1 through March 31 of the current tax year.
Once a partial payment is made, the account is no longer eligible for a discount, even if the balance is paid in full during a discount period. Partial payments should not be used for accounts paid through escrow or accounts already on the installment plan.
To make a partial payment, contact the Tax Department so the account can be handled correctly. After setup, partial payments may be made in person, by mail, or online.
Delinquent real estate taxes and tax certificates
Real estate taxes become delinquent each year on April 1. Delinquent taxes must be paid by cash, cashier’s check, money order, or debit or credit card, and convenience fees apply to card payments. For delinquent taxes, the payment amount is based on the date payment is received in the office, and postmark does not apply.
Florida law requires delinquent parcels to be advertised in a local newspaper once a week for three consecutive weeks before the tax certificate sale. The Tax Collector is required to hold a tax certificate sale beginning on or before June 1 each year.
A tax certificate is a lien for unpaid taxes. Paying a bill through the Property Tax - Nassau payment website is not the same as buying a tax certificate or buying the property.
Escrow accounts
If taxes are paid through an escrow account, the mortgage company requests the bill from the Tax Collector. The mortgage company receives the bill for payment, and the property owner receives an “Information Only” copy.
The mortgage company is required to pay during the 4% discount period. When a mortgage is satisfied, the mortgage company should remove the account from its requested bill list.
Value Adjustment Board tax payment rules
If you dispute market value, an exemption, or an agricultural classification issue that cannot be resolved with the Property Appraiser, you may petition the Value Adjustment Board.
A petitioner challenging assessed value must pay all non-ad valorem assessments and at least 75% of the ad valorem taxes, less the applicable discount, before the taxes become delinquent. For certain classification, exemption, or substantial-completion issues, the petitioner must pay all non-ad valorem assessments and the tax amount admitted in good faith before delinquency.
Other property tax topics
Nassau County property tax bills may include other items or account types. Non-ad valorem special assessments are added to the tax roll and billed with the parcel total. Taxpayer questions about a special assessment should be directed to the contact for that assessment entity.
Tangible personal property taxes apply to furniture, fixtures, and equipment located in businesses and rental property, as well as certain mobile home additions and rental furnishings. For tangible personal property assessment questions, contact the Nassau County Property Appraiser.
Homestead tax deferral may be available for qualifying county residents who are entitled to claim homestead exemption and meet the stated conditions. The deferral becomes a lien on the property, and the annual application must be filed with the Tax Collector on or before March 31 following the year the taxes and non-ad valorem assessments are assessed.
Property tax contacts
Use these Nassau County contacts for property tax payment questions, office service, and related property assessment questions.
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Nassau County Tax Collector, Office of the Tax Collector, 86130 License Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
General email: cs@nassautaxes.com
Taxes email: taxes@nassautaxes.com
Phone: (904) 491-7400
Toll free: (866) 815-4690
Fax: (904) 432-0220 -
Nassau County Tax Collector Main Office Branch, 86130 License Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Hours of service: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm -
Nassau County Tax Collector Callahan Office Branch, 450077 State Road 200, Suite 13, Callahan, FL 32011
Hours of service: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm -
Nassau County Tax Collector Historic Courthouse Office Branch, 416 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Hours of service: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm -
Nassau County Tax Collector Hilliard Office Branch, 15885 County Road 108, Hilliard, FL 32046
Hours of service: Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 12:00pm / 1:00pm - 4:00pm; Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm / 1:00pm - 5:00pm -
Tax Department
Partial payment and delinquent tax questions: (904) 491-7420
Email: taxes@nassautaxes.com -
Nassau County Property Appraiser
Property assessment and tangible personal property assessment questions: (904) 491-7300
Common questions
Where can I look up and pay a Nassau County property tax bill online?
Use the official Nassau County property tax search and payment portal to view and pay current-year property tax bills.
When do Nassau County real estate taxes become delinquent?
Real estate taxes become delinquent each year on April 1. The full amount is due by March 31 if it has not already been paid during a discount month.
Can I buy a tax certificate on the property tax payment website?
No. The payment website is for paying tax bills. It does not sell tax certificates, and paying a bill there is not a purchase of the property.
Can I make partial payments on Nassau County property taxes?
Partial payments are allowed for current-year real estate or tangible accounts from November 1 through March 31, but the account loses its discount eligibility. Contact the Tax Department before making a partial payment.
Who handles property value or exemption concerns?
Property value, exemption, and agricultural classification concerns generally start with the Property Appraiser. If the issue cannot be resolved there, the Value Adjustment Board petition process may apply.