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Important Message

  • Online payment function for 2020 taxes will be available until 11:59 p.m. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time), on May 31. Accounts that have a certificate issued, are in bankruptcy or litigation cannot be paid online

  • We strongly recommend that you make your payments online instead of visiting our Public Service Office to conduct any Tax Collector business

  • Bill Express - Sign up to receive your 2021 tax bill electronically. You will still continue to receive your tax bill by mail. Accounts Exempt from Public Disclosure are not allowed to sign up for Bill Express

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Tax Collector

We facilitate current and delinquent real and personal property taxes, special assessments for all local taxing authorities, local business tax receipts, and convention and tourist taxes. We also issue automobile, boat, hunting and fishing licenses, as well as process motor vehicle registration and renewals.

Services

Real Estate Tax Payments

Real estate taxes are collected annually and can be paid online, by mail or in person. Partial, deferred and installment payments are also available.

Local Business Tax Receipt

Apply for or renew your local business tax receipt, or request a change to your existing account.

Tangible Personal Property Taxes

Taxes must be paid on tangible personal property, which are assets used in a business to derive income.

Hotel and Restaurant Taxes

Hotels, restaurants and rental living accommodations are subject to several types of taxes.

Tax Certificate Sales

The Miami-Dade County Tax Collector is required to hold a Tax Certificate Sale every year. Learn how you can bid in an online auction for tax certificates.

Gas and Oil Utility Taxes

Businesses that sell electricity, water, fuel oil, kerosene, metered gas, propane or bottled gas must charge a utility excise tax on each transaction.

Licenses & Permits

Fishing License

Fishing licenses and permits are issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Hunting License

Recreational hunting licenses and permits, regulated by the state of Florida, may be purchased on an annual basis.

Fire and Out of Business Sale Permits

A Fire and Out-of-Business Sale Permit is required if you plan to organize a sale that will lead to the closing of a business.

Disabled Person Parking Permit

Disabled person parking permits are given to people who are medically certified to have long-term, permanent or temporary mobility impairment, or who are certified legally blind or temporarily sight-impaired.

About Us

The Tax Collector is part of Miami-Dade County's Finance Department. We administer state laws, local ordinances, and policies to properly collect current and delinquent real and personal property taxes, as well as delinquent accounts for various County departments. In addition, we collect special assessments for all local taxing authorities, local business tax receipts, and convention and tourist taxes.

We act on the behalf of the state of Florida to issue automobile, boat, hunting and fishing licenses.

We also process motor vehicle registration and renewals.

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