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Understanding Your Citrus County Property Taxes

Original title: Property Taxes – Citrus County Tax Collector

Property Taxes Citrus County Tax Collection Florida Statutes

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners in Citrus County are legally responsible for paying their annual property taxes by March 31st to avoid delinquency, penalties, and potential sales, regardless of whether they receive a physical tax bill.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Property owners in Citrus County

They are responsible for the payment of annual property taxes and must ensure they are paid by the delinquency date.

Mortgage companies

They are expected to request and receive tax bills for properties where taxes are paid through an escrow account.

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Summary

This guide explains how property taxes are collected in Citrus County, including payment deadlines, discount periods for early payment, and the process for handling missing bills or partial payments. It clarifies that property owners are responsible for ensuring their taxes are paid on time, regardless of whether they receive a bill.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I don't receive my tax bill in the mail?

It is the property owner's responsibility to ascertain the amount due and pay the taxes before the delinquency date of April 1st, regardless of whether a bill was received.

Can I pay my property taxes in installments?

Yes, you can make up to five partial payments between November 1st and March 31st by signing an affidavit, though you will forfeit all early payment discounts.

If I bought my house in the middle of the year, am I responsible for the full year's taxes?

Yes, the owner of record is responsible for the entire bill, though this is typically pro-rated between the buyer and seller during the closing process.

Why It Matters

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Responsibility for Tax Bills

The document explicitly shifts the burden of tax payment awareness entirely to the property owner, stating that failure to receive a bill does not excuse delinquency.

Citrus County Tax Collector

Connected Entities

otherSection 197.122 Florida Statutes“Statute outlining property owner responsibilities.”Map →

organizationFlorida Tax Collectors Association“Professional association of which the Citrus County Tax Collector is a member.”Map →

otherFlorida Statute 197.343“Statute regarding tax bill reminder notices.”Map →

otherFlorida Statute 197.374“Statute governing partial payment of property taxes.”Map →

organizationCitrus County Tax Collector“The agency responsible for collecting property taxes in Citrus County.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.citrustc.us

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