Important Dates To Remember

January 1

Date of assessment for all properties.

January and February

Filing of applications for all exemptions for the current year. Applications filed after March 1 may be granted for the following year.

January to April 1

Filing of Tangible Personal Property tax returns.

March 1

Filing deadline for all exemptions and agricultural classification.

April 1

Filing deadline for Tangible Personal Property tax returns.

July 1

The Property Appraiser's office submits the assessment rolls to the Florida Department of Revenue for review and approval.

August

TRIM Notices are mailed to all Lee County property owners. Property owners have 25 days from the mailing date of TRIM notices in which to meet with an appraiser to discuss value, or file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board ( VAB ) contesting the property’s value.

October

Assessment rolls are certified for collection.

November

Tax bills are mailed by Lee County Tax Collector. (4% discount if paid in November, 3% in December, 2% in January, and 1% in February)