Orlando tax bills go out by Nov. 1 and are due March 31; pay in November for 4% off. The city rate is 6.65 mills. Tax Collector: 407-434-0312.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Orange County Tax Collector, the City of Orlando, Orange County Government and the Florida Department of Revenue.
Orlando homeowners pay one property tax bill to the Orange County Tax Collector. Bills go out by Nov. 1 and are due by March 31, with a discount for paying early. The Tax Collector’s help line is 407-434-0312. Questions about your home’s value or exemptions go to the Orange County Property Appraiser.
Who to call
- Your bill, payments, installment plan: Orange County Tax Collector, 407-434-0312, octaxcol.com
- Your value, homestead and other exemptions: Orange County Property Appraiser, ocpafl.org
- Value appeals: the Value Adjustment Board, run by the Orange County Comptroller
- What the city does with its share: orlando.gov/propertytaxes
Due dates and discounts
Taxes are due Nov. 1 and delinquent April 1, when Florida law adds penalties and advertising costs, the Tax Collector says. Paying early earns a discount:
| Paid in | Discount |
|---|---|
| November | 4% |
| December | 3% |
| January | 2% |
| February | 1% |
| March | None; full amount due by March 31 |
For the bill mailed this fall, November 2026 is the 4% month. The Tax Collector also runs a quarterly installment payment plan for owners who apply online and meet its rules.
What sets the rate
Florida rates are set in mills: one mill is $1 of tax for every $1,000 of taxable value. An Orlando bill stacks several taxing authorities. The two you hear most about at budget time:
- City of Orlando: 6.65 mills. The city proposed keeping this rate for fiscal 2026-27, the 13th straight year without a change, with a budget of about $1.88 billion, its budget announcement said. City Council’s final hearing was set for Sept. 28, with the budget taking effect Oct. 1.
- Orange County: 4.4347 mills countywide, unchanged since 2008 and the 11th lowest countywide operating rate in Florida, the county said before its final hearing Sept. 24 on a proposed $9.01 billion budget.
The bill also carries the Orange County School Board, the library district and the St. Johns River Water Management District. For every property tax dollar an Orlando owner pays, the city receives about 35 cents, the city says. The Tax Collector’s list of taxing authorities and your own TRIM notice show every levy for your parcel.
What the city share costs on a typical home
The city publishes its own worked example. On the median Orlando home sold in June 2026, assessed at $416,300, a homestead owner pays about $2,436 a year to the city, or $6.77 a day. A median home bought in 2016 and still homesteaded is assessed at $263,400 this year because of the Save Our Homes cap, so its owner pays about $1,419 to the city.
These figures are the city portion only. The county, school and other levies come on top.
On the Nov. 3 ballot
Amendment 3, a proposed change to the Florida Constitution, could cut property tax revenue for local governments. The city estimates Orlando could lose up to $35 million in fiscal 2028 and as much as $50 million by fiscal 2030. Orange County estimates its loss at $165 million in 2027 and $275 million in 2028. Neither government has said how individual bills would change. Our voting guide has the election dates.
Homestead exemption
If the home is your permanent residence, the homestead exemption can reduce its taxable value by as much as $50,000, the Florida Department of Revenue says. It also brings the Save Our Homes cap, which limits yearly increases in a homestead’s assessed value to 3%.
Apply to the Property Appraiser by March 1 of the tax year, the department’s homestead guide says. The appraiser takes applications through its online homestead application. Exemptions are also available for seniors, people with disabilities, veterans and others.
How to appeal your value
Each August, the Property Appraiser mails the TRIM notice (Truth in Millage), which shows your home’s value, exemptions and the proposed rates. It is not a bill.
- Contact the Property Appraiser if you think the value is wrong. An informal review costs nothing.
- File a petition with the Value Adjustment Board if that does not settle it. The deadline is within 25 days after the TRIM notice is mailed, the Department of Revenue’s guide to petitions says.
For 2026, that window has passed. The next chance comes with the August 2027 notice.
What this means for you
- Pay in November for the biggest discount.
- New to Orlando? File for homestead by March 1 after you move in. Our moving guide lists the other first steps.
- Read the TRIM notice in August; it is the only time you can appeal your value for that year.
Frequently asked questions
When are Orange County property taxes due?
Bills are mailed by Nov. 1 and the full amount is due by March 31. Unpaid taxes become delinquent April 1, when Florida law adds penalties and advertising costs.
What is the City of Orlando property tax rate?
The city’s operating rate is 6.65 mills, or $6.65 for every $1,000 of taxable value, and the city proposed no change for fiscal 2026-27, the 13th year in a row. Orange County’s countywide rate is 4.4347 mills.
How much of my Orlando tax bill goes to the city?
About 35 cents of every property tax dollar, the city says. The rest goes to Orange County, Orange County Public Schools, the St. Johns River Water Management District and the library system.
How do I get a discount on Orange County property taxes?
Pay early: 4% off in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February, the Orange County Tax Collector says.
How do I appeal my property value in Orange County?
Talk to the Orange County Property Appraiser first. If that does not settle it, file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board within 25 days after your TRIM notice is mailed in August.
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