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.
