Sarasota County Tax Collector

Tax bills for 2026 will be mailed or emailed by October 30th. As your bill arrives, if you looking for information about how Amendment 3 will impact your 2026 property tax bill, please note the following important information:

• The 2026 property tax bill you just received must still be paid as issued. Any changes to Florida property taxes will NOT impact the 2026 bill. Any voted changes will impact the bill you receive for 2027 taxes.
• Property tax bills in Florida are not being eliminated. Even if Amendment 3 passes, your property tax notice will continue to include all School Board property taxes as well as Non-ad Valorem assessments such as fire protection and solid waste services.
• Please note: The Tax Collector does not determine property values or set tax rates. Our office is responsible for sending tax bills and collecting payments on behalf of the various local taxing authorities.

For other questions about your 2026 property tax bill, please refer to the 2026 Informational Brochure. 

For information about Amendment 3 and what it will mean for Sarasota County, please visit Sarasota County Government's website. 

Located at the Mid-County Office and select Publix locations, most registrations can be renewed quickly and conveniently. In just three easy steps, you can walk in to a location, access & pay for your renewal, then walk out with your new decal & registration in hand! Additional fees apply.

Important note: renewing by this method is only available for motor vehicles, motorcycles and trailers that do not require a new license plate, have no stops or suspensions, and Florida insurance is already on file. Not sure about your registration status, click here to check for stops or suspensions.

A new Florida law will help improve communication between a person with autism spectrum disorder and law enforcement officers during a motor vehicle stop. The law for the “blue envelope program” went into effect on July 1, 2026, and it requires the Dept. of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles to develop and make available to individuals with ASD a blue envelope by Jan. 1, 2027. According to an analysis of the bill, the blue envelope may contain specified identification documents for the individual that they would give to a law enforcement officer during a traffic stop. If you are interested in receiving a blue envelope, please check back with our office in early January 2027.

Serving Sarasota County Only
Appointments or walk-in service will be provided to Sarasota County residents, businesses, seasonal residents, and those establishing residency only. This change will enable us to more efficiently serve the residents of Sarasota County. If you live outside of Sarasota County, please visit your Tax Collector.

Appointments are recommended for all services and can be scheduled online. Appointments are required for the Road or Written Test, Concealed Weapon License, and any service in the North Port Office.

If you are having trouble making your appointment online or need additional assistance, call 941.861.8300 or email Info@SarasotaTaxCollector.gov.