Alachua County, 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 pages linked in Sources. Where we could not confirm something on an official page, we say so.
Alachua County property tax is billed by the county tax collector, and Florida bills are due November 1 and delinquent April 1. This guide points you to the official Alachua County offices and explains what happens to the tax when you sell a house there.
Who bills what in Alachua County
- Alachua County Property Appraiser sets the assessed value and handles exemptions such as homestead.
- Alachua County 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. What the county tax collector’s pages state:
- Statements mailed on or before November 1; due March 31. Discounts 4% November, 3% December, 2% January, 1% February, March no discount. Delinquent April 1.
- Installment plan: application must be received no later than April 30; 1st installment due by June 30 discounted 6%; 2nd by Sept 30 at 4.5%; 3rd by Dec 31 at 3%; 4th by March 31 no discount. Failure to make first payment ends eligibility for the year.
- Real estate taxes delinquent April 1; 3% minimum mandatory charge imposed April 1 and an advertising charge added in May. Tax certificate sale conducted online at lienhub.com (lienhub.com/county/alachua/certsale/); minimum 5% interest unless zero bid; certificate valid seven years; tax deed application after two years; unsold certificates struck to the county carry 18%.
Homestead and exemptions
Homestead applications go to the county property appraiser by March 1 (Fla. Stat. 196.011). What the appraiser’s pages state:
- Exemptions overview: all applications must be submitted by March 1; late filing possible with an Extenuating Circumstances Affidavit for Late-filed Exemption Application; senior exemption uses Sworn Statement of Household Income (DR-501SC).
County millage rate
An official page we opened lists the Alachua County government millage as 7.2107 mills for 2026. That is one taxing authority’s rate. Your bill adds the school district, cities and special districts, so it is not your total. A mill is $1 of tax per $1,000 of taxable value. See the official page and use the parcel lookup for your bill.
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What we could not confirm
- Alachua e-recording not confirmed
- Property appraiser parcel search URL
- Final second-hearing adoption of 7.2107
How to sell a house in Alachua County 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 we buy houses in Florida.
Alachua County property tax FAQ
When are property taxes due in Alachua County, 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 early payment discounts apply?
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 this year's exact dates.
When is the homestead exemption deadline?
March 1 each year with the county property appraiser (Fla. Stat. 196.011).
What happens to unpaid Alachua County property tax when I sell?
The title company pays the unpaid tax from the sale proceeds at closing.
Sources
- Alachua County Property Appraiser
- Alachua County 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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