The property tax year runs January 1 – December 31 each year. It is the responsibility of each tax payer to ensure that taxes are paid, regardless of whether a tax notice is received or not. If you do not receive a tax bill in November, please contact our office at 863•675•5280 or you may search online for your tax bill. Taxes become delinquent April 1, at which time interest and other applicable costs are added to the gross tax amount.
What gets taxed?
- Real estate property taxes
•A tax on land, building, and land improvements
•Considered ad-valorem, meaning “according to worth”
•Based on the value of the property, as determined by the Hendry County Property Appraiser
•Each property is assigned a unique parcel number
•Revenues collected are distributed to the local taxing authorities (cities, county, school board, etc.)
- Tangible personal property taxes
•A tax on furniture and equipment located in businesses and rental properties
•Considered ad-valorem, meaning “according to worth”
•Based on the value of the furniture and equipment located in businesses and rental properties, as determined by the Hendry County Property Appraiser
- Non-ad valorem assessments
•Set amounts established by the taxing authorities typically collected for storm water utility, street lighting, fire and rescue, solid waste collections, and similar functions.
•Not based on the value of one’s property
Governmental Office Responsibilities
The Property Appraiser values properties and prepares and certifies the tax roll which includes assessed values, exemptions, legal descriptions, assessed owner(s) names and mailing address.
Contact the Property Appraiser to:
- Ask questions about exemptions or the assessed value of your property
- Change your mailing address
- File or check on Homestead and other available exemptions.
- If there are errors in the description.
Phone Number: 863•675•5270
Hendry County Levying Authorities establish millage rates and assessments based on revenue needed operating expenses.
Contact your Levying Authority for:
- Direct questions regarding services provided or rates charged.
You may contact our office for assistance in locating contact information for your levying authority.
The Tax Collector is responsible for printing, mailing, and collecting payments based on the tax rolls certified by the Property Appraiser and Levying Authorities, and distributing funds to the Levying Authorities.
Contact your Tax Collector to:
- Pay your current or delinquent property taxes.
- Learn about Partial Payments, Installment Payments, and Homestead Tax Deferral Plans.
- Print your tax bills and receipts.
Phone Number: 863•675•5280
Ways to Pay Property Taxes
- Online – Pay now!
- By Mail with a Check
Please make your check payable to:
Hendry County Tax Collector
P.O. Box 1780
LaBelle, FL 33975-1780
Property taxes must be paid in full, at one time (unless on the installment or partial payment plan)
Multiple checks must be sent in the same envelope.
Check writing tips:
Write your account # and phone # on the memo line of your check, in case we need to contact you. Make sure the hand-written amount line is correct and matches the numeric amount. Don’t forget to sign your check!
- Tax Collector’s Office
Property tax payments do not require an appointment. You may pay your taxes at any of our offices.