WEST PALM BEACH, FL — Constitutional Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon announced on Oct. 30, the start of the 2026 Property Tax season with approximately 623,896 property tax bills being mailed to property owners throughout Palm Beach County. More than $7.151 billion is expected to be collected this year.  This local revenue will be used to fund critical county and municipal public services, such as the school district, sheriff’s office, healthcare, parks, fire rescue and libraries.

While tax payments are due by March 31, 2027, taxpayers are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the discounts by paying early.  “More than 70% of Palm Beach County tax bills are paid by November 30, taking advantage of the 4% discount offered that month,” says Gannon. “The discount reduces to 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. There is no discount if you wait and pay your taxes by the March 31 deadline.  Keep in mind that taxes become delinquent April 1 if not paid by the March 31 deadline.”

Convenient Payment Options

The easiest and fastest way to pay is online via, www.pbctax.gov.

• Free Online Payment: Use the eCheck option (electronic transfer from your checking account) for a completely FREE payment experience.
• Credit/Debit Card: Accepted online with a 2.4% convenience fee collected by the third-party payment processor.
• Wire Transfers: Detailed information is available at www.pbctax.gov/wires.

For those who prefer traditional methods:

• By Mail: Please ensure sufficient time for mail delivery and bank processing (allow up to 15 days).
• By Drop Box: Secure drop boxes are available in the lobbies of all six Tax Collector Service Centers, accessible Monday–Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Please note: Cash payments are not accepted in drop boxes).
• In-person at service center (reservations required) - While there are several other convenient payment methods, Palm Beach County taxpayers can pay in-person at one of our six service centers.  To make your reservation, visit www.pbctax.gov/reservations.

Tax Collector Gannon reminds all property owners that per Florida Statutes 197.122, the responsibility to pay taxes remains even if a bill is lost or delayed in the mail. Taxes must be paid by March 31, 2027. Any taxes outstanding on April 1, 2027, will become delinquent.

Taxpayers are encouraged to visit www.pbctax.gov for complete details about property taxes as well as information about enrolling in the convenient and budget-friendly Installment Payment Plan for future tax year payments.  While enrollment for the current year’s Installment Payment Plan closed last April, property owners can now apply for future years’ taxes.  Applications for the 2027 Installment Payment Plan are open through April 30, 2027, by visiting www.pbctax.gov/ipp.

Palm Beach County residents can visit www.pbctax.gov for additional information or they can contact the Palm Beach County Tax Collector at clientadvocate@pbctax.com or by calling 561-355-2264.  We appreciate your patience during this time as our phone lines can be very busy.