Broward tax bills go out Nov. 1 and are due March 31, with 4% off in November. Fort Lauderdale's city rate is 4.1193 mills. Tax Collector: 954-357-4829.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Broward County Tax Collector, the Broward County Property Appraiser and the Broward County Value Adjustment Board.
Property taxes in Fort Lauderdale are set by several bodies, valued by one office and collected by another. The Broward County Property Appraiser values every property as of Jan. 1 and handles exemptions. The City Commission, County Commission, School Board and other districts set their tax rates each September. The Broward County Tax Collector mails the bills and collects the money. 2026 bills go out Nov. 1.
Who to call
- Your bill, payments, payment plans: Broward County Tax Collector, 954-357-4829, revenue@browardtax.org. Pay online
- Your value, homestead and other exemptions: Broward County Property Appraiser, 954-357-6830; exemptions line 954-357-5579
- Appeals: Value Adjustment Board, 954-357-7205 or 954-357-5367, VAB@broward.org
- Official pages: Tax Collector property tax page and Property Appraiser
When taxes are due
From the Tax Collector’s property tax page:
- Property is assessed every year on Jan. 1.
- Bills are mailed in November and become payable Nov. 1.
- Taxes are due in full by March 31 of the following year.
- Taxes not paid by then become delinquent on April 1. Delinquent real estate bills carry a 3% interest charge plus advertising costs.
- On or about June 1 the Tax Collector sells tax certificates, which are liens, on delinquent property at public auction.
Paying early saves money
| Paid in | Discount |
|---|---|
| November | 4% |
| December | 3% |
| January | 2% |
| February | 1% |
| March (by March 31) | None; full amount due |
The Tax Collector also runs an installment plan that splits the bill into four payments due June 30, Sept. 30, Dec. 31 and March 31, with discounts of 6%, 4.5% and 3% on the first three. The office says the plan saves an average of 3.5%. Enrollment for the next tax year is open Nov. 1 to April 30, and you sign up once.
How to pay
- Online: county-taxes.net/broward. E-check has no processing fee; credit and debit cards carry a 2.55% processor fee.
- By mail: check payable to Broward County Tax Collector, with the payment coupon, to P.O. Box 105048, Atlanta, GA 30348-5048. The Tax Collector’s billing address is in Georgia; that is correct.
- In person: the secure drop box at the Broward County Governmental Center in downtown Fort Lauderdale, next to the security post on Brickell Avenue. Check or money order only, with your coupon; no cash. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; all locations.
The Tax Collector’s offices close Wednesday, Oct. 28, for a staff training day.
Fort Lauderdale’s tax rate
On Sept. 14, 2026, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission adopted a fiscal year 2027 operating millage rate of 4.1193 and a debt service rate of 0.2216. One mill is $1 of tax for every $1,000 of taxable value.
| City of Fort Lauderdale, FY 2027 | Mills | Per $100,000 of taxable value |
|---|---|---|
| Operating | 4.1193 | $411.93 |
| Debt service | 0.2216 | $22.16 |
| City total | 4.3409 | $434.09 |
That is only the city’s share. Broward County, Broward County Public Schools, the South Florida Water Management District, the hospital district and others add their own rates, and some bills carry non-ad valorem charges such as fire or street lighting assessments. Your TRIM notice, mailed each August, lists every rate on your property.
Homestead exemption
If you own your home and it is your permanent residence on Jan. 1, you can claim a homestead exemption on the first and third $25,000 of assessed value (the second $25,000 does not apply to school taxes). The Property Appraiser says the basic exemption saved a Broward homeowner from $659 to $1,009 in 2025, depending on the city.
- 2027 exemption: the timely filing window runs to March 1, 2027. The last day to late-file is Sept. 20, 2027.
- File online, at the office at 115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 111, or at a Property Appraiser outreach event.
Buying a home? Under Florida law a sale resets the assessed value to full market value, so do not assume your taxes will match the seller’s. The Property Appraiser has a tax estimator.
How to appeal
The Value Adjustment Board can hear disputes over your property’s value, exemptions or classification. It cannot change tax rates; for that, the appraiser says, go to the budget hearings listed on your TRIM notice.
- Start with the Property Appraiser. A deputy appraiser will go over how your value was set; contact the office.
- If you still disagree, file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board by the deadline printed on your TRIM notice. The 2026 deadline for value appeals was Sept. 18, 2026. Contact the board about “good cause” late filing.
- Petitions are filed online or with the board. Since Oct. 5, 2026, the board is at 1801 NW 49th St., Suite VAB2, Fort Lauderdale, open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
What this means for you
- Pay in November to take 4% off.
- New homeowners: file for homestead by March 1, 2027.
- Missed the September appeal deadline? Call the Value Adjustment Board about good cause, and mark next August’s TRIM notice.
Related: moving to Fort Lauderdale and who to call at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
When are Broward County property taxes due?
Bills are mailed and become payable Nov. 1 and must be paid in full by March 31 of the following year. Unpaid taxes become delinquent April 1.
What is the discount for paying Broward property taxes early?
The Tax Collector takes 4% off a bill paid in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. There is no discount in March.
What is Fort Lauderdale’s millage rate?
The City Commission adopted an operating rate of 4.1193 mills and a debt service rate of 0.2216 mills for fiscal year 2027 on Sept. 14, 2026. County, school and district rates are added on top.
When is the homestead exemption deadline in Broward County?
The timely filing deadline for a 2027 homestead exemption is March 1, 2027. You can file online with the Broward County Property Appraiser or call 954-357-5579.
How do I appeal my property value in Broward County?
Talk to the Property Appraiser first, then file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board by the deadline printed on your TRIM notice. The 2026 deadline for value appeals was Sept. 18, 2026.
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