Columbia County Tax Collector

The Property Appraiser certifies the Columbia County Tax Rolls to the Tax Collector each year in October. The basic information of the property owner, legal description, appraised value, exemptions, tax amount due, and more details are included in the tax rolls, which are used to create tax bills that are mailed out by November 1 of every year. The millage rate is determined by the taxing authorities and adopted along with the assessed property value made by the Property Appraiser to determine the annual property taxes. The Tax Collector is responsible for collecting the taxes and then sending them to the tax authorities, who finally spend the money on serving the residents in Columbia County.

How to Pay Property Taxes?

The Columbia County Tax Collector’s office offers a variety of options for paying your taxes, including payments with cash, personal checks, and credit/debit cards.

Please Note: When paying by a credit/debit card, a fee of 2.5% with a minimum charge of $2.00 is imposed. E-check payments will incur a $1.50 convenience fee when made by phone option (877-753-6585) or through the website.

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Contact the Columbia County Tax Collector

To better serve the residents of Columbia County, the tax collector's office has two locations.

Lake City Office
Address: 135 NE Hernando Ave Suite 125, Lake City, FL 32055
Phone: 386-758-1077
Fax: 386-719-7462
Hours: Monday - Friday
Lobby: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Drive-Thru: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Fort White Office
Address: 118 SW Wilson Springs Rd., Ft. White, FL 32038
Phone: 386497-2456
Fax: 386497-1242
Hours: Wednesday Only
Lobby: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Closed for lunch: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Website: columbiataxcollector.com

County Property Appraiser