This page helps with Property Tax tasks in Marion County, Florida, including searching the tax roll, paying a tax bill online, checking payment timing, and finding the right office for questions.
The Marion County Tax Collector provides the online tax roll search and payment service for tax bills, while the Marion County Property Appraiser handles property appraisal information.
Pay Taxes Online - Search the Tax Roll
Use the Marion County Tax Collector’s Pay Taxes Online - Search the Tax Roll service to look up a tax bill. Payment is not required just to search the tax roll.
If you decide to pay online, the tax collector’s instructions direct users to find the appropriate tax bill, click the shopping cart symbol next to the due amount, and continue to the online payment screen.
- Search for the tax bill in the online tax roll.
- Review the matching bill before starting payment.
- Select the shopping cart symbol beside the due amount.
- Continue to the online payment screen.
Mobile warning: some mobile devices and tablets may not work well with the required fields, so a laptop or home computer is recommended.
Online payment fees and e-check option
The online payment service is provided through Point and Pay, Inc. The Marion County Tax Collector states that the convenience fee is charged by the processor and is not collected by the tax collector’s office.
| Payment option | Fee or requirement |
|---|---|
| Credit card | 2.50% convenience fee per transaction, or a $2.00 minimum, whichever is greater |
| E-check | No additional convenience fee |
| Online payment email | A valid email address is required for online payments |
For e-check payments, have bank routing and account information from the bottom of a check available before starting.
Property tax due dates and discounts
Marion County taxes and assessments are due November 1 and become delinquent April 1. Florida law allows early-payment discounts before the March gross amount.
| Payment month | Discount or status |
|---|---|
| November | 4% discount |
| December | 3% discount |
| January | 2% discount |
| February | 1% discount |
| March | Gross tax amount, with no discount |
| April 1 and after | Taxes are delinquent |
On or after April 1, the amount due is based on the date the Tax Collector’s Office receives the payment, not the postmark date.
Property Taxes resources
The Marion County Tax Collector’s Property Taxes page groups related topics such as ad valorem taxes, non-ad valorem assessments, deferred taxes, installment plans, delinquent taxes, tax bill explanations, tax certificates, and deed sales.
For payment timing and delinquency rules, the Payment of Taxes page explains due dates, early-payment discounts, escrow billing, and the owner’s responsibility to pay even if a bill is not received.
Marion County Property Appraiser
For appraisal-related property information, use the Marion County Property Appraiser office. The office is led by Jimmy H. Cowan, Jr., CFA, and lists walk-ins, appointments, office hours, phone, fax, email, and mailing information.
The Marion County Property Appraiser website is the official place to start for property appraisal office information.
Tax office locations and in-person service
The Marion County Tax Collector lists branch offices for services including current and delinquent real property tax, tangible personal property tax, and tax certificate or tax deed information. Only the main branch handles tax deed and tax certificate information.
Before going in person, review the Branch Locations & Hours page. The tax collector recommends using online or mail options first when possible and notes that Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday visits may have shorter waits than Mondays, Fridays, month-end days, and days around holidays.
Property tax contacts
Use these contacts for Marion County property tax payment, appraisal, and office-service questions.
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Office of the Marion County Tax Collector, Main Office, McPherson Complex, 503 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
Phone: (352) 368-8200
Office hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday - Friday -
Office of the Marion County Tax Collector, PO BOX 63, Ocala, Florida 34478-0063
Phone: (352) 368-8200 -
Marion County Property Appraiser, 501 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
Phone: (352) 368-8300
Fax: (352) 368-8336
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday -
Marion County Property Appraiser, PO Box 486, Ocala, FL 34478
Phone: (352) 368-8300
Common questions
Where can I search for a Marion County property tax bill?
Use the Marion County Tax Collector’s online tax roll search. Searching the tax roll does not require payment.
Is there a fee to pay Marion County property taxes online?
Credit card payments include a 2.50% convenience fee per transaction, or a $2.00 minimum, whichever is greater. E-check payments have no additional convenience fee.
When do Marion County property taxes become delinquent?
Taxes and assessments are due November 1 and become delinquent April 1. After April 1, the due amount depends on when the Tax Collector’s Office receives the payment.
Who handles property appraisal information in Marion County?
The Marion County Property Appraiser handles appraisal office information. The office lists 501 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471, phone (352) 368-8300, and email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
Can Marion County send future property tax notices by email?
Yes. The tax collector provides an eTax Notice registration option for future tax bills to be sent electronically. That service is separate from current online payments.