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Columbia County Tax Collector’s Office
PLAN YOUR NEXT STEP
Important Dates & Deadlines
A year-round guide to tax payments, discounts, and renewals.
Find the deadline that applies to your account.
Annual property-tax discounts step down from November through February.
Filing dates, payment dates, and renewal dates are different.
Confirm office hours and bring the account or renewal information.
Your year at a glance
This recurring calendar is a planning guide. Follow the dates on your notice and contact the office about late-mailed bills, weekends, holidays, or an account-specific deadline.
| Month | What to plan for |
|---|---|
| January | Annual property taxes: 2% discount. |
| February | Annual property taxes: 1% discount. |
| March | March 31: annual property-tax balance and final installment due. No annual-payment discount. |
| April | April 1: unpaid property taxes generally become delinquent. TPP returns generally due to the Property Appraiser April 1. Apply for the installment plan by April 30 using DR-534. |
| May | Delinquent-tax advertising and real-estate certificate-sale preparations. Check the current sale notice. |
| June | June 30: first installment due. Unpaid TPP accounts may enter tax-warrant processing. |
| July | Missed June installment? Contact the office promptly. DR-534 provides for acceptance through July 31; the June discount is lost. |
| August | Business tax receipt renewal season begins. |
| September | September 30: business tax receipt renewals and second property-tax installment due. |
| October | October 1: business tax receipts become delinquent. |
| November | Annual property-tax collection begins; 4% early-payment discount. |
| December | Annual property taxes: 3% discount. December 31: third installment due. |
Quarterly installments
The installment plan prepays the current assessment year. It is separate from paying an overdue bill and from the annual November–March discount schedule. Estimated taxes must exceed $100 per tax notice.
| Due date | Installment discount |
|---|---|
| June 30 | 6% |
| September 30 | 4.5% |
| December 31 | 3% |
| March 31 | None |
How do I apply or stay enrolled?
Submit Form DR-534 to the Tax Collector by April 30. Your first payment confirms participation. Ask the office to confirm continuing enrollment and the instructions for your account.
What if I miss an installment?
Contact the office for the amount due. A missed payment can mean a lost discount or removal from the plan. Unpaid installments generally become delinquent April 1; real property and tangible property follow different collection processes.
Renewals follow your own record
Vehicle and vessel registration deadlines vary by ownership and registration category. Use the expiration printed on your registration or renewal notice; do not assume every vehicle renews on the same date.
Which deadline should I use?
Check your registration, driver license, parking permit, or license record for its expiration. Contact the office before it expires if you need help finding the correct renewal process.
Before the deadline
Have your account number and tax year ready. Confirm your balance, payment method, and submission instructions before sending a payment.
Services
Kids Tag Art
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