2024 Property Tax 4% Discount Ends December 5

November 19, 2024

2024 Property Tax 4% Discount Ends December 5

Thursday, December 5, is the last day to receive the 4% discount for 2024 Manatee County property tax payments; online payments may be made until 11:59 p.m., and mailed payments must be postmarked that day to receive the 4% discount. Drop boxes are available until 5 p.m. at the East Manatee Branch and West Manatee Branch. As with mailed payments, the customer’s check will serve as the receipt.

Save time, avoid mail delays and pay your taxes online at taxcollector.com. For quick and easy online payments, QR codes that take taxpayers directly to their parcel have been added to tax bills.

All Manatee County land, home and/or business owners should have received a tax bill, unless the gross tax is less than $15. If a tax bill was not received, visit taxcollector.com to obtain the amount due. The website allows taxpayers to access property tax records, print duplicate tax bills, pay by e-check (no transaction fee) or credit card (third party vendor processing fee), print a receipt and receive an email confirmation of payment. Customers can also sign up to receive email alerts regarding taxes on taxcollector.com. The Central Library has computers available for those who need access to one.

“The next discount period (3%) ends December 31,” said Burton. “If taxpayers have a need to come into an office instead of paying online, by mail, or drop off, appointments are required. We also encourage those who are renewing heavy trucks, vehicle, boat or mobile home registrations or Florida driver licenses to do so now, rather than at the end of December.”

The Tax Collector’s Office must receive delinquent tax payments for any prior tax year no later than 5 p.m. on December 31 to qualify for the December payoff amount. The current year 2024 taxes are not considered delinquent until April 1, 2025.

Tax Collector offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday November 28 and Friday November 29, the Christmas holiday Tuesday December 24 and Wednesday December 25, and on Wednesday January 1 for the New Year holiday.

Appointments are required for in-person services and services are offered for Manatee County residents only. Visit taxcollector.com to schedule an appointment.