Florida · County seat: Orlando
Orange County, FL property taxes (2026)
✓ Verified August 2026 against official county pages — 2 sources linked below.
| When is payment due? | Bills mail in November; pay in November for 4% off (3% Dec, 2% Jan, 1% Feb). Delinquent April 1. |
| When does the county reassess? | Orange County reassesses every property at just value each January 1. Homesteads are capped by Save Our Homes at 3% or CPI growth per year, whichever is smaller. |
| When is the appeal deadline? | September 18, 2026 — how to appeal |
Payment due dates
Tax bills go out November 2026.
| Payment | Due | Delinquent after | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 annual bill | March 31, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | Pay in November 2026 for the 4% early-payment discount |
Pay early, pay less: 4% off in November, 3% off in December, 2% off in January, 1% off in February.
If you miss the deadline: Taxes become delinquent April 1, 2027. Tax certificates are sold on unpaid bills by June 1, adding interest and costs until redeemed.
Tax rate
Reassessment schedule
Orange County reassesses every property at just value each January 1. Homesteads are capped by Save Our Homes at 3% or CPI growth per year, whichever is smaller.
| Cycle | annual |
| Next reassessment year | 2027 |
| Notices usually mail | August (TRIM notice) |
Think your value is too high?
The appeal deadline rule in Orange County: Petition the Value Adjustment Board within 25 days of the day TRIM notices mail — for 2026 the deadline is September 18. For 2026 that means September 18, 2026. Step-by-step instructions, forms, and where to file: how to appeal your Orange County assessment.
Want a lower bill without arguing value? Check what you can claim: Orange County exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran).
Common questions
- When are Orange County property taxes due?
- Bills mail in November and become delinquent April 1. Pay in November for 4% off, December for 3%, January for 2%, or February for 1%.
- What is the 2026 deadline to appeal my Orange County assessment?
- Friday, September 18, 2026 — by 5:00 pm in person or by mail, or 11:59 pm if filed online at vab.occompt.com. Late petitions get only a good-cause review.
- When does Orange County reassess my home?
- Every year, as of January 1, with the result on your TRIM notice in August. Homesteads are capped by Save Our Homes at 3% or CPI growth, whichever is smaller.
- I just bought in Orlando — why is my tax estimate higher than the seller's bill?
- The seller's Save Our Homes cap reset at the sale. The January after you buy, the county assesses the home at full market value — budget from your purchase price, not the previous owner's bill.
Who to contact
| Property Appraiser (values, exemptions, TRIM) | Orange County Property Appraiser |
| Tax Collector (bills, payments) | Orange County Tax Collector |
| Value Adjustment Board (appeals) | Orange County Comptroller — VAB, 109 E. Church St, 4th Floor, Orlando |
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from an official page. Check them yourself:
- Orange County Comptroller — VAB FAQ (2026 deadline) — checked 2026-08-12
- Florida DOR — Property Tax Information for Taxpayers — checked 2026-08-12