Boca Raton, FL Property Tax Guide: Offices, Dates and Selling With Tax Due
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Last updated November 14, 2026. Citations come from the Florida statutes and the official county and city pages linked in Sources. Where we could not confirm something on an official page, we say so.
Boca Raton property tax is billed by the Palm Beach County tax collector, and Florida bills are due November 1 and delinquent April 1. This guide points you to the official Palm Beach County offices and explains what happens to the tax when you sell.
Who bills what in Boca Raton
Boca Raton is in Palm Beach County.
- Palm Beach County Property Appraiser (PBCPAO) sets the assessed value and handles exemptions such as homestead.
- Palm Beach County Tax Collector (Constitutional Tax Collector) sends the bill and collects the tax.
- The clerk’s Official Records search shows recorded deeds, liens and mortgages.
Due dates and discounts
Florida taxes are due November 1, or when the certified roll reaches the tax collector, and become delinquent April 1. Early payment discounts run 4 percent in November, 3 percent in December, 2 percent in January and 1 percent in February (Fla. Stat. 197.162 and 197.333). Real property is assessed as of January 1.
Homestead and local notes
- County held tax certificates list is published by the Tax Collector (RealAuction registration).
The city millage rate
The official page we opened lists the Boca Raton millage rate as 3.6476 mills for 2025. That is the city’s own rate. Your bill also includes the county, the school district and other taxing authorities, so it is not your total rate. A mill is $1 of tax per $1,000 of taxable value. Read the full chart on the official page and use the tax collector’s parcel lookup for your actual bill.
What we could not confirm
- Installment plan details (exact dates, discount) not opened; only a search excerpt.
- PA homestead and portability pages read as search excerpts only.
- Clerk official records search and tax deed pages read as search excerpts only.
How to sell a house in Boca Raton when you owe property tax
- Find out what the title company needs. For an inherited or transferred house, that usually means the recorded document that shows who owns it today.
- Ask the tax collector for the amount due in the month you expect to close. Unpaid tax is paid from the sale proceeds at closing.
- Compare offers on what you net after repairs, commissions and closing costs, not on the headline price.
- If you want a fast, simple closing, ask for a written cash offer. We buy houses as-is. See selling a house in Boca Raton and we buy houses in Florida.
Boca Raton property tax FAQ
When are property taxes due in Boca Raton, FL?
Florida taxes are due November 1 or when the certified roll reaches the tax collector, and become delinquent April 1 (Fla. Stat. 197.333).
What discounts apply in Palm Beach County?
The statute provides 4 percent in November, 3 percent in December, 2 percent in January and 1 percent in February (Fla. Stat. 197.162). Check the tax collector's page for the exact dates in the current year.
When is the homestead exemption deadline?
March 1 each year with the county property appraiser (Fla. Stat. 196.011).
What happens to unpaid Boca Raton property tax when I sell?
The title company pays the unpaid tax from the sale proceeds at closing.
Sources
- Palm Beach County Property Appraiser (PBCPAO)
- Palm Beach County Tax Collector (Constitutional Tax Collector)
- Official millage page
- Florida Statutes, Chapter 197
This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Laws, forms and fees change, so confirm details with the official office or a Florida tax professional.
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