Lake County Tax Collector

The property tax is made up of two parts: ad valorem taxes and non-ad valorem taxes. Ad valorem taxes are collected on properties and are calculated according to the assessed values of the properties. The corresponding millage rates are set by local taxing bodies. Non-ad valorem assessments are charged on a benefit unit basis and are based on the cost of improvements or services for properties. The Property Appraiser creates the tax roll by using the ad valorem values and exemptions. And then the certified ad valorem roll and the certified non-ad valorem roll are then combined. According to the information on the tax toll, the Tax Collector prints and mails the tax notice to all owners in the county.

The Lake County Tax Collector mails out the tax bills and begins to collect property taxes on November 1. The taxes are collected on a yearly basis, with the tax year from January through December. Discounts are allowed for early payment as follows.

If paid in full before November 30, 4%.
If paid in full before December 31, 3%.
If paid in full before January 31, 2%.
If paid in full before February 28, 1%.

Property taxes are due by March 31st, and the gross amount must be paid before this date. On April 1st, the taxes become past due, at which point a 3% statutory interest is imposed.

A Property Tax Search and Pay Page is available on the following website:

Property Tax Search and Pay

You can view and pay your tax bills by entering the name, address, or account number in the search box, and then clicking the Search button on the right. You will get a wealth of detailed information about the tax bills, including the amount due and account history. In addition to the tax bills, there is also a "Parcel Details" link. Click it to see more information about the parcel. If there is an amount due, you can click the "Pay" button to add the bill to your shopping cart and pay it right now. You can also download and print the tax bill on the website.

Contact the Lake County Tax Collector

Overnight Deliveries:
Lake County Tax Collector, 1800 David Walker Drive, Tavares, FL 32778

Mailing Address for Tax Services:
Lake County Tax Collector, PO Box 327, Tavares, FL 32778

Three Convenient Offices:

Tavares
Address: 1800 David Walker Dr., Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: 352-343-9602
Fax: 352-253-6058
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday - Friday)

Clermont
Address: 1505 Hooks St., Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: 352-343-9602
Fax: 352-253-2132
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday - Friday)

Leesburg
Address: 1720 N. Citrus Blvd. Leesburg, FL 34748
Phone: 352-343-9602
Fax: 352-253-2136
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday-Friday)

Website: laketax.com

County Property Appraiser