Flagler 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.
Flagler 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 Flagler County offices and explains what happens to the tax when you sell a house there.
Who bills what in Flagler County
- Flagler County Property Appraiser sets the assessed value and handles exemptions such as homestead.
- Flagler 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:
- Tax notices mailed in November. Discounts: 4% November, 3% December, 2% January, 1% February, none in March. Delinquent if not paid by April 1; 3% penalty added on April 1. Unpaid taxes as of May 1 advertised with advertising and collection costs added; unpaid taxes as of June 1 subject to the Tax Certificate Sale held June 1, with sale costs added.
- Site has Homestead Tax Deferral Program, Tax Deed Process, Partial Payments and Installment Payment Plan pages (menu).
County millage rate
An official page we opened lists the Flagler County government millage as 7.9737 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.
Selling in Flagler County cities
What we could not confirm
- Clerk fee URL
- Installment discount terms not opened
- Tax deed sale venue (clerk) not opened
How to sell a house in Flagler 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.
Flagler County property tax FAQ
When are property taxes due in Flagler 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 Flagler County property tax when I sell?
The title company pays the unpaid tax from the sale proceeds at closing.
Sources
- Flagler County Property Appraiser
- Flagler 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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