Pay or Search Alachua County Property Taxes

This page helps users handle Property Tax tasks in Alachua County, Florida, including finding a tax bill, reviewing payment timing, and knowing when to contact the Alachua County Tax Collector.

The main online path is the Property Tax - Alachua search and payment tool. Some questions, such as assessment details, exemptions, delinquent taxes, or tangible personal property issues, may require the Tax Collector or another county office.

Property Tax - Alachua search and payment tool

Use the official Property Tax - Alachua page to search for the current tax year and view or pay a bill. The tool supports property tax searches by account-related information shown on the tax bill.

• Tax type
• Account
• Combined tax and assessment information, when applicable

After entering the available bill information, continue through the tool to view the bill details and payment options.

• Open the search and pay property taxes page.
• Enter the property tax account information requested on the form.
• Review the bill before making a payment.
• Use the bulk add option only when paying more than 10 accounts at once.

The bulk add feature can upload up to 500 accounts, but login is required.

Alachua County Tax Collector property tax role

The Alachua County Tax Collector collects real estate and tangible personal property taxes each year. The Property Appraiser prepares the tax rolls, including ownership, mailing address, legal description, property value, and exemptions such as homestead, disability, widow, and agricultural classifications.

Taxes are calculated using taxable value after exemptions and the millage rates set by the county taxing authorities. Questions about a tax bill can go to the Tax Collector, while questions about assessments or tax roll details may need the Property Appraiser.

For broader county property tax information, use the Alachua County Tax Collector property taxes page.

Payment discounts and delinquency dates

Alachua County property tax statements are normally mailed on or before November 1. The full amount is due by March 31, and taxes become delinquent April 1.

Online payment fees

Online payment convenience fees depend on the payment method. Review the fee before submitting a payment.

Installment payment plan

Taxpayers may choose to pay 2026 tangible or property taxes quarterly through the installment payment plan. To qualify, the prior year taxes must exceed $100. Applications must be received no later than April 30, 2026.

The first installment must be paid no later than June 30. Missing the first payment ends eligibility for the rest of the year, and the taxpayer will receive a regular tax bill in November.

Delinquent real estate taxes

Real estate taxes become delinquent each year on April 1. A 3% minimum mandatory charge is imposed on April 1, and an advertising charge is added in May.

Delinquent taxes may be paid by personal check, cashier’s check, U.S. postal money order, cash, debit card, E-Check, major credit cards, or PayPal. The date the Tax Collector receives the payment determines the amount due.

Florida law requires delinquent parcels to be advertised before the tax certificate sale. The Tax Collector is required to hold a tax certificate sale beginning on or before June 1 each year.

Non-ad valorem assessments

Non-ad valorem assessments are assessed by the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners and other taxing districts. These may include refuse collection, rural collection center, solid waste management, paving, water extension, fire, storm water, and PACE assessments.

Some property owners may qualify for exemptions from certain assessments based on family income guidelines adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. Vacancy discounts for residential rental property may also be available for refuse collection and solid waste management assessments.

Mortgage escrow tax bills

If taxes are paid through an escrow account, the mortgage company needs to request the tax 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 taxes during the 4% discount period. When the mortgage is satisfied, the mortgage company needs to remove the account from its requested bill list.

Tangible personal property taxes

Tangible personal property tax applies to assets such as furniture, fixtures, and equipment located in businesses or rental properties. It also applies to structural additions to mobile homes.

The Property Appraiser assesses tangible personal property as of January 1 each tax year. Businesses that file a tangible personal property tax return between January 1 and April 1 may qualify for an exemption of up to $25,000.

Unpaid tangible taxes become delinquent April 1 after the assessment year. A $10 delinquent fee is added, and interest begins accruing at 1.5% per month until paid. On May 1, a collection fee of 20% of the gross tax is added.

Property tax contacts

Use these contacts for property tax, assessment, non-ad valorem, and tangible personal property questions in Alachua County.

• Alachua County Tax Collector, 12 SE 1st Street, County Administration Building, Gainesville, FL 32601
  Phone: (352) 374-5236
  Phone availability: 8:30 to 5:00, Monday through Friday
• Alachua County Tax Collector tax payments mailing address, P.O. Box 44310, Jacksonville, FL 32231
• Alachua County Social Services
  Phone: (352) 264-6750
• Alachua County office of WASTE COLLECTION
  Phone: (352) 338-3233
• Tangible Division of the Property Appraiser’s Office
  Phone: (352) 374-5234
• Tax Operations Department
  Phone: (352) 264-6968