This page helps with property tax tasks in St. Lucie County, Florida, including paying taxes online, checking bill details, understanding discounts, and finding the right office for tax or appraisal questions.
The main public channels are the St. Lucie County Tax Collector for tax bills, payments, discounts, and delinquent taxes, and the St. Lucie County Property Appraiser for property records, values, exemptions, millage information, and tax estimates.
St. Lucie property tax payments online
Use the St. Lucie online payment service to pay real estate and tangible personal property taxes. The system also supports other Tax Collector payments, so confirm that you are selecting the property tax option before checkout.
Search and pay St. Lucie property taxes online.
You may add more than one item to your shopping cart before checkout. Online payments may include third-party convenience fees.
Online payment fees
Review the fee type before you submit payment. The Tax Collector’s office states that it does not retain the third-party fees collected on transactions.
| Payment method | Applies to | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| E-check | All services except DMV-related transactions | $0.50 per transaction |
| E-check | DMV-related transactions | $1.00 per transaction |
| Credit card | All services except online DHSMV registration renewals | 2.5% of the total amount charged |
| Credit card | Online DHSMV registration renewals only | $3.45 per transaction |
If a transaction is dishonored by the bank, a service fee may be assessed under state law and federal guidelines.
Property tax discounts and due dates
St. Lucie County tax bills are mailed on or about November 1 each year. Early payment discounts apply by month, 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 | No discount |
| April 1 or later | Delinquent and subject to penalty |
Partial payments and installment plans
Partial payments may be made on real property or tangible personal property taxes between November and March. Up to three partial payments may be made, and each partial payment must be at least $100.
No discounts are allowed on partial payments. No partial payments are accepted after March 31, and any unpaid balance on April 1 becomes delinquent.
The installment plan is for current-year real estate property taxes only. Past due taxes are not eligible. The plan has four installment due dates during the year.
| Installment | Due date | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| First installment | June 30 | 6% |
| Second installment | September 30 | 4.5% |
| Third installment | December 30 | 3% |
| Fourth installment | March 31 | No discount |
To qualify, the estimated tax total must be more than $100, and the application must be made by April 30 of the tax year. Applicants interested in installments for 2026 taxes can apply online between November 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026.
Property records, assessments, and tax estimates
The St. Lucie County Property Appraiser provides property search tools for parcel and ownership information. The real estate search can be used by property location, parcel ID, owner name, site address, sale information, record card, TRIM, and map options.
Search St. Lucie County real estate property records.
The Property Appraiser also provides a tax estimator based on user input and known millage rates. It is an estimate only and does not provide actual taxes.
Millage rates and non-ad valorem assessments
Millage is the tax rate approved by local taxing authorities and is used to calculate ad valorem taxes. One mill equals $1 for every $1,000 of taxable property value.
Non-ad valorem assessments are prepared by local governments and certified to the Tax Collector for collection. These assessments may include paving services, storm water, and solid waste collection and disposal.
Tax bills and receipts
Tax notices are mailed on or before November 1 each year and are due by March 31. Taxes not paid by that date become delinquent on April 1.
For a receipt, keep the upper portion of the bill and your canceled check or bank-supplied image. A receipt can also be printed from TaxSys after the payment has posted by finding the account and choosing “Print This Bill as a PDF.”
Common bill items include the account number, amount due, legal description, mailing address, property owner, total taxes and assessments, and any delinquent tax notice.
Delinquent property taxes
Florida law requires real estate taxes to be paid by March 31 each year. If taxes are not paid, they become delinquent and may lead to a tax certificate sale on or before June 1.
A tax certificate is a lien against the property, not a sale of the land. The certificate sale is conducted electronically through the Lien Hub website on or shortly before June 1 each year.
If delinquent real estate taxes remain unpaid within two years after becoming delinquent, the property may be at risk of a tax deed sale handled by the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Address changes and exemptions
To receive tax notices, property owners should keep name and address information current with the Property Appraiser. If the mailing address has changed, use the real estate change of address process.
Submit a real estate change of address form.
The deadline to file for exemptions and classifications is March 1. Homestead exemptions and agricultural classifications are not transferable to new owners, so new owners must apply for their own exemptions or classifications.
Property tax contacts
Use these public contacts for St. Lucie County property tax payment, appraisal, exemption, and records questions.
- St. Lucie County Tax Collector, mailing address: P.O. Box 308, Fort Pierce, FL 34954; phone: (772) 462-1650; email: taxcollector@tcslc.com.
- St. Lucie County Tax Collector Fort Pierce Office, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982.
- St. Lucie County Tax Collector Walton Road Office, 1664 SE Walton Road, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952.
- St. Lucie County Tax Collector Tradition Office, 10264 SW Village Parkway, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987.
- St. Lucie County Property Appraiser, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982; phone: (772) 462-1000.
- St. Lucie County Property Appraiser, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986; phone: (772) 462-1000.
Common questions
Where can I pay St. Lucie County property taxes online?
You can use the St. Lucie online payment service to search for an account and pay real estate or tangible personal property taxes.
When do St. Lucie County property taxes become delinquent?
Property taxes are due by March 31. Taxes not paid by then become delinquent on April 1 and may be subject to penalties.
Can I make partial payments on St. Lucie County property taxes?
Yes. Partial payments may be made between November and March, up to three payments total. Each partial payment must be at least $100, and no partial payments are accepted after March 31.
Does St. Lucie County offer property tax discounts?
Yes. Discounts apply for early payment: 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January, and 1% in February. Payments made in March do not receive a discount.
Who handles property values and exemptions in St. Lucie County?
The St. Lucie County Property Appraiser handles property values, property records, exemptions, classifications, tax estimates, and millage information.
What should I do if my tax bill says back taxes are due?
Contact the St. Lucie County Tax Collector at (772) 462-1650 for help with delinquent tax information.
Can I use past taxes to estimate future property taxes?
Past taxes are not a reliable projection of future taxes. A sale or ownership change can remove exemptions, assessment caps, and special classifications.