Payment Help
Orange County Revenue & Collections has options available to assist taxpayers in getting their real and personal property taxes paid through a payment plan. Note: registered motor vehicle bills are not included in these payment options.
Prepaying Next Year’s Tax Bill
The Prepayment Estimate Plan is a voluntary program in which a taxpayer is given an estimate of a tax bill and has an account established in the tax office that allows him to pay before the actual bill is created and mailed out. The taxpayer can choose when and how much to pay before the bill is sent out. To receive a prepayment estimate, contact us. The taxpayer must notify the tax office each year that he wishes to participate in the program, and all prior years taxes must be paid in full.
Bank Draft Program
This program allows the taxpayer to pay taxes through a monthly bank draft prior to the bill becoming delinquent. First-time applications must be delivered in person to the Tax Administration Department in Hillsborough. Applications are available online (pdf) or at the Tax Administrations Department. In addition, the taxpayer must resubmit an application each year to continue participating. For more information about this program, contact us.
Post-Mailing Payment Plan
Once a real estate tax bill has been created and mailed, but before it becomes delinquent, Revenue & Collections will work out a payment plan for a taxpayer. To request a payment plan, contact us. The tax amount due will be broken into periodic payments so that the taxes will be paid in full before delinquency (after January 5th).
Tax Reduction Programs for Elderly, Disabled and Veterans
These programs help pay taxes for the elderly and permanently disabled. For more information, please contact the Tax Assessment Divison.
3R Fee Help
3R Fee Assistance is available for taxpayers with a low income or if the taxpayer qualifies for other tax payment assistance programs. Applications are available online: Regular Application for Assistance or Application for those applying for Homestead Exemption Assistance.