Fort Myers, 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.
Fort Myers property tax is billed by the Lee County tax collector, and Florida bills are due November 1 and delinquent April 1. This guide points you to the official Lee County offices and explains what happens to the tax when you sell.
Who bills what in Fort Myers
Fort Myers is in Lee County.
- Lee County Property Appraiser (LeePA) sets the assessed value and handles exemptions such as homestead.
- Lee 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. Local notes from the county offices:
- Page states current year taxes are billed in November, due by March 31. Discount schedule as stated: November 4%, December 3%, January 2%, February 1%; if discount period ends on a weekend or holiday it extends to next business day.
The city millage rate
The official page we opened lists the Fort Myers millage rate as 6.5 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
- Delinquency date, installment plan terms and tax certificate sale date not confirmed on pages opened (delinquent taxes, tax certificates and installment pages not opened).
- Property Appraiser homestead, portability and parcel search details come from search excerpts, not opened pages.
- Clerk official records URL and tax deed page come from search excerpts, not opened.
How to sell a house in Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers and we buy houses in Florida.
Fort Myers property tax FAQ
When are property taxes due in Fort Myers, 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 Lee 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 Fort Myers property tax when I sell?
The title company pays the unpaid tax from the sale proceeds at closing.
Sources
- Lee County Property Appraiser (LeePA)
- Lee 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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