This is the cleanest example to follow because the county breaks it out clearly.
Step 1: Go to the county “Pay Online” page
Start at the official Pay Online page and choose “Property Tax.”
Step 2: Choose the correct tax type
Pick Real Estate Property Tax (most homeowners) unless you are paying tangible personal property for a business.
Step 3: Search for your bill
Search using your address, name, or the parcel or account details your bill provides. Counties commonly offer multiple search options for online payment.
Step 4: Confirm the bill details
Check that the property address and amount due match what you expect before you move to checkout.
Step 5: Pick your payment method
Palm Beach County accepts debit, credit, and eCheck online.
What to choose:
- eCheck: Usually the cheapest option. In Palm Beach County it is free.
- Credit or debit card: Convenience fee applies in Palm Beach County (listed as 2.4% on their checkout and guidance).
Step 6: Pay and save your receipt
After payment, save the confirmation or receipt screen. If you are paying close to a deadline, the receipt matters.
Florida deadlines you should know
These are the deadlines that cause the most confusion.
Early payment discounts
Florida counties apply discounts for early payment. A common schedule is:
- 4% if paid in November
- 3% in December
- 2% in January
- 1% in February
- No discount in March
Palm Beach County posts the same discount schedule on its property tax page.
Last day to pay without penalty
Many Florida tax collector sites state taxes are due in full by March 31, and become delinquent after that window.
Palm Beach County specifically notes real estate taxes become delinquent on April 1 and that delinquent real estate taxes cannot be paid online after that.
Common problems and quick fixes
“I only have my TRIM notice. Can I pay with that?”
The TRIM notice is not the tax bill. It is a proposed notice sent earlier in the process. Your actual bill comes later through the tax collector.
“Why is my payment total higher than the tax amount?”
If you pay by card, the payment processor fee can be added. In Palm Beach County, the site explains a convenience fee applies to card payments, while eCheck is free.
“Can I pay late taxes online?”
In Palm Beach County, delinquent real estate property tax cannot be paid online. You have to use the delinquent payment options instead.
Local note for Palm Beach homeowners
If you live in Palm Beach, even the town’s official guidance points people back to paying online through the Palm Beach County Tax Collector site, and it calls out eCheck as the free option
