n Florida, property taxes are assessed and collected on all real and tangible personal property within the county. (The Sarasota County Property Appraiser is responsible for values, assessments and exemptions.) The real estate tax bill is a combined notice of ad valorem taxes and non-ad valorem assessments. The tangible tax bill is exclusively an ad valorem tax. Taxes are due and payable on November 1st with discounts for early payment. In cases where the property owner pays through an escrow account, the mortgage company requests and is sent the tax bill and the owner receives a copy of the notice. Mortgage companies are required to pay within the 4% discount period. The following discounts apply for early payment: 4% discount if paid in November 3% discount if paid in December 2% discount if paid in January 1% discount if paid in February The gross amount is due by March 31st

eBanking/Bill Pay ​Create a payee for "Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates" as your bank instructs. Include your tax account number or license plate/decal number and initiate your payment with sufficient lead time for it to settle in our account by the due date. In Office (North Port - Every Wed. 8:30 - 4:30): Cash Check Credit Card (2.45% fee) Debit Card ($1.50 fee) Mail Checks payable to Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates must be drawn on a U.S. bank and in U.S. funds. Payments should be sent to 101 S. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236-6993. Online Business Tax - eCheck (no fee), Credit Card ($1.50 fee) Fishing/Hunting - Credit Card at www.myfwc.com Motorist Services - Credit Card at www.GoRenew.com Property Tax - eCheck (no fee), Credit Card (2.45% fee) Tourist Development Tax - currently unavailable With eCheck, your payment can be electronically transferred from your checking account. You will need one of your checks for the bank routing number and your bank account number.