2026 Property Tax Bills Are Payable Now: Pay in November for 4% Off

Nov 01, 2026 1 min read All South Florida Money & Consumer Alerts New

Quick answer

South Florida's 2026 property tax season opened November 1 — paying by November 30 earns the full 4% early-payment discount under Florida law, worth $200 on a $5,000 bill.

Key facts

The 2026 property tax roll is open for collection in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties; Miami-Dade opened October 30, two days ahead of the traditional November 1 start, and Palm Beach County's Tax Collector confirms November 1 as the start of its 2026 season.
Early-payment discounts under Florida law: 4% by November 30, 2026, 3% by December 31, 2026, 2% by January 31, 2027, and 1% by February 28, 2027; no discount in March.
On a $5,000 bill, paying in the 4% window saves $200, the Miami-Dade Tax Collector's office says.
Taxes are due by March 31, 2027, and become delinquent April 1, 2027, when interest, fees and penalties may apply.
Amendment 3, on the November 3 ballot, does not change the 2026 bill in hand — county tax collectors note any change would apply to a future tax year.

Property tax season is open in South Florida. The 2026 bills are payable now in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, and November is the only month that earns the full 4% early-payment discount under Florida law — $200 off a $5,000 bill, by the Miami-Dade Tax Collector's own example. Miami-Dade opened collection early, on October 30, under its "Save the Max" campaign; Palm Beach County's Tax Collector confirms the same November 1 season start and discount schedule.

The discount then steps down monthly: 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February, with no discount in March. Bills are due by March 31, 2027, and go delinquent April 1.

Why it matters: for South Florida Malayalees (SFM) homeowners, paying this month is the cheapest the 2026 bill will ever be. Note that Amendment 3 on Tuesday's ballot does not change this bill — it would apply to a future tax year. Pay through your own county tax collector's official site or office, and confirm your parcel's amount there before paying.