On Oct. 31, the Lee County Tax Collector reported that more than 541,000 tax bills were mailed to property and business owners in Lee County.
The bills reflect the value of the property as of Jan. 1, when Florida law required them to be assessed.
To make paying property taxes easier and more convenient, it has added more options this year:
– Two new 24/7 secure drop boxes have been installed at the Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres offices, joining the existing ones in downtown Fort Myers and South Fort Myers. Customers can drop off payments anytime, allow five business days for processing and print a receipt from the online portal.
– Self-service kiosks at all six service centers allow customers to pay by credit card or e-check and print a receipt instantly.
In addition, tax bills can still be accessed online at LeeTC.com and payments can be made at LeeTC.com/pay-online, by mail or over the phone.
“Our mission is to deliver five-star service to our customers,” Lee County Tax Collector Noelle Branning said. “We continue to invest in secure technology and flexible options that save people time and make paying property taxes simple and stress-free.”
Tax payments are due by March 31, but customers can take advantage of the following early payment discounts: 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January, and 1% in February.
Once received, all funds are distributed to Lee County’s Levying Authorities to support essential services, like education, fire rescue and law enforcement, along with vital infrastructure, including roads, parks and utilities.
For more resources, including who to call with questions and property tax FAQs, visit LeeTC.com.