Can Florida property taxes be paid in installments?
James Williams
Published Feb 23, 2026
Section 197.222, F.S., allows a taxpayer to prepay property taxes by an installment payment method. Under Florida law, your estimated taxes must be more than $100 for each tax notice to qualify. You confirm your participation in the plan when the tax collector receives and applies your first installment payment.
Can you pay LPT in installments?
Revenue offer a range of ways to pay your Local Property Tax (LPT). You can choose to make one single payment or you can pay the tax in equal instalments over the year. You can check how much LPT you owe for 2021 by accessing your LPT record online using your PPS number, Property ID and PIN.
What month are property taxes due in Florida?
Real Property Taxes in the State of Florida are for the calendar year and are payable November 1 of that year. If these Real Estate Taxes are not paid on or before March 31, of the following year, they become delinquent the next day, April 1.
How does installment payment work for property taxes?
Section 197.222, F.S., allows a taxpayer to prepay property taxes by an installment payment method. A taxpayer who chooses to pay taxes by the installment method will make quarterly payments based on an estimated tax equal to the actual taxes levied on the property in the prior year.
When to apply for Pinellas County property tax installment payment plan?
The installment payment plan application period is closed for 2021 property taxes. Installment payment plan applications for 2022 property taxes will be accepted from November 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022. Who can participate? Property owners with an estimated tax bill of more than $100 are eligible.
What happens if you are late on a property tax payment?
Late installment payments are subject to 6% penalty plus 1% interest each month the installment remains unpaid. Reach out to our office for your payment options if you fall behind on your installment payments or become unable to pay the installments. If you are having difficulty making your payments, you may want to consider a tax deferral.
How much is an advance installment payment plan?
Your Advance Installment Payment Plan will initially consist of 6 equal payments (based on the last year’s real property tax bill). For example, if your 2019 real property taxes were $1,200, then your plan would consist of 6 equal payments (in cash or check only) of $200 each to pay toward your 2020 real property taxes.