Nassau County’s 2026 property tax notices go out on or before Nov. 1, and November payments get the biggest discount. If you bought in Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Callahan, Hilliard or Wildlight this year, the date that matters next is March 1, 2027, the deadline to file for homestead and the exemptions that lower your 2027 bill.
Nassau is the Florida side of the commute to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, so many owners here are active duty or veterans. Our team covers the discounts, how to pay, the installment plan, and how to file with the Nassau County Property Appraiser, including the military paperwork it asks for.
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Quick Facts: Nassau County Property Taxes, Fall 2026
- Notices: mailed on or before Nov. 1 to the address on the tax roll.
- Discounts: 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January, 1% in February.
- Due: the full amount by March 31. Unpaid taxes are delinquent April 1.
- Installments: apply Nov. 1 through April 30 to pay 2027 taxes quarterly.
- Exemption deadline: Monday, March 1, 2027. The 2027 portal is open now.
- New owners: you don’t inherit the seller’s capped value or exemptions.
Nassau County Property Tax Discounts
The Nassau County Tax Collector follows the statewide schedule in section 197.162 of the Florida Statutes: 4% off if you pay in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. March payments get no discount, and the full amount is due by March 31.
If your bill hasn’t arrived by the end of November, print one from the Tax Collector’s website or ask the office to mail a copy. Not receiving a bill doesn’t excuse the tax.
How to Pay Your Nassau County Tax Bill
Nassau takes payments online, in person at any Tax Collector office, or by mail to the main office on License Road in Fernandina Beach. For mailed payments, the postmark counts, so a payment postmarked by Nov. 30 still gets 4%.
If you pay through escrow, your mortgage company requests the bill from the Tax Collector and pays it. The Tax Collector also warns buyers not to rely on the seller’s tax amount as an estimate. A new owner doesn’t get the prior owner’s assessed value, Save Our Homes cap or exemptions, so your first full bill can be higher than the seller’s.
Watch for CDD fees, too. The Tax Collector notes that the Property Appraiser’s tax estimates don’t include non-ad valorem assessments such as community development district fees, which are added to your bill if you live in a district. Before you buy in a newer community, ask whether it has one. Our guide to what a CDD is and how it shows up on a tax bill explains how those fees work.
Nassau County Installment Plan for 2027
Nassau’s installment plan splits taxes into four payments for bills estimated over $100. Applications are accepted Nov. 1 through April 30, online through your account, and they apply to the next tax year. An application this winter covers 2027 taxes:
- June 30: one-fourth of the prior year’s bill, 6% discount. Missing it cancels the plan.
- Sept. 30: one-fourth of the prior year’s bill, 4.5% discount.
- Dec. 31: half of the remaining current-year balance, 3% discount.
- March 31: the rest, no discount.
The Tax Collector says the combined discounts work out to about 3.3%, less than paying in full in November. It also says owners who escrow shouldn’t use the plan, and owners planning to sell or refinance may want to skip it.
How to File for Homestead in Nassau County
Under section 196.011 of the Florida Statutes, exemptions must be filed by March 1 or they’re waived for the year. The Nassau County Property Appraiser’s 2027 portal is already open. If the home became your permanent residence in 2026 or earlier, you can file through Monday, March 1, 2027, online or at an office.
Have these ready for you and your spouse:
- A Florida driver license showing the home as your permanent address. Update it before you apply.
- Florida vehicle registration.
- Nassau voter registration, if you’re registered to vote.
- Social Security numbers.
- Proof that any residency-based exemption in another state has been removed.
Allow about 30 days after your deed is recorded before applying. If you already have homestead and want to add an exemption, such as a disabled veteran exemption, Nassau asks you to apply in person. Our Florida homestead exemption guide explains what homestead saves. As of Nov. 4, 2026, Amendment 3 has passed, with 61.98% yes (4,917,796 votes to 3,016,195) in the Florida Division of Elections unofficial results. It needed 60%. These numbers aren’t certified yet. The larger exemption starts in 2027, so if you’re new to Florida, ask the property appraiser how it applies to your 2027 exemption.
Nassau County Military and Veteran Exemptions
The Property Appraiser’s military and veterans page lists the documents for each benefit:
- $5,000 disability exemption (section 196.24 of the Florida Statutes): a VA letter with your disability percentage and decision date.
- Total exemption (section 196.081 of the Florida Statutes): a VA letter stating total and permanent disability, with an honorable character of service shown on it or on a DD-214. New homestead filers can upload this letter in the online portal.
- Combat disability discount (section 196.082 of the Florida Statutes): form DR-501DV and a DD-214, for veterans 65 or older on Jan. 1.
- Renting while on orders (section 196.061 of the Florida Statutes): an LES showing Florida as your tax state with the homestead application, then a copy of your orders when you transfer.
- Deployment (section 196.173 of the Florida Statutes): form DR-501M and proof of deployment dates. File by March 1 of the year after the deployment.
Our disabled veteran property tax exemption guide explains who qualifies for each veteran benefit, including surviving spouses.
Nassau County Property Tax Checklist
- Pay by Nov. 30 for the 4% discount, unless your lender escrows.
- Budget from your own numbers, not the seller’s bill, and add any CDD fee.
- Want quarterly payments for 2027? Apply online by April 30.
- Update your Florida driver license, then file homestead by March 1, 2027.
- Veterans and active duty: gather your VA letter, DD-214, LES and orders.
- Already homesteaded and adding a veteran exemption? Plan an office visit.
Search Nassau County Homes
From Yulee and Wildlight to Fernandina Beach and Callahan, browse Nassau County homes for sale. If Kings Bay is your duty station, our PCS to Kings Bay guide covers the Florida-side commute.
Buying or Selling in Nassau County?
Our team at Military Realty of Florida, led by broker-owner Matt Strickland, a retired Navy officer, helps military and civilian families buy and sell across Duval, Clay, St. Johns and Nassau counties. We’re glad to walk you through tax and exemption questions before you buy.
Call or text (904) 309-0609For education only. This is not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules, forms and office procedures change, and eligibility depends on your situation. Confirm details with the Nassau County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector. Facts checked Oct. 8, 2026.