The Collier County Tax Collector assesses real estate property taxes by using a millage rate (tax amount per $1000 of property value). They assess taxes based on the property value as determined by the Collier Property Appraiser's office. The millage rate is determined each year by the Collier County Board of Commissioners and other governmental agencies.
Tax bills are sent out on October 31 of the tax year and is due between the months of November and March.Paying in November earns you a 4% discount and that discount is decreased each month that it is not paid until April when it becomes delinquent.
Florida State Homestead Exemption
The State of Florida grants homeowner's a $25,000 exemption on the assessed taxable value of his or her primary principal residence.You must be a permanent Florida resident as of January 1st of the year that you apply for the exemption.The deadline for filing for the exemption is March 1st of the tax year.The Collier County Property Appraiser's website outlines some additional exemptions that you may qualify for.
Additional Tax Resources:
Collier County Tax Collector Website
http://www.colliertax.com
Collier County Property Appraiser Website - Useful information about property tax exemptions and a searchable property tax database.
http://www.collierappraiser.com