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Lee County Tax Collector Payment Policies and Fees

Original title: Payment Policies - Lee County Tax Collector

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The Frame

What this does

Residents and business owners in Lee County must pay specific s when using credit or debit cards for government transactions, as these fees are collected by third-party processors rather than the county.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Lee County Residents

Residents must pay third-party convenience fees when using electronic payment methods for county services.

Business Owners in Lee County

Business owners are subject to the same payment policies and convenience fees when paying business taxes.

What changed

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Key Facts

Convenience fees for credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal are 2.35% with a $1.85 minimum.
DMV transactions via credit/debit card incur a $2.95 per renewal fee.
International cards used for online property tax payments incur a 3.95% fee.
Debit card payments made in-person require a PIN and incur a $1.95 flat rate fee.
eChecks are free but cannot be used for delinquent property taxes.
The Lee County Tax Collector does not retain any portion of convenience fees.
The Tax Collector disclaims liability for errors, omissions, or damages resulting from third-party payment services.
Payments by mail must be payable to the Lee County Tax Collector and drawn on a U.S. bank in U.S. funds.
Specific PO Boxes are designated for different payment types: DMV (1590), Business Tax (1549), Real Estate/Tangible Property (1609), and Delinquent Taxes (630).

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Lee County Tax Collector keep the convenience fees charged for card payments?

No, the Tax Collector does not keep any portion of these fees; they are processed by third-party service providers.

Can I use an eCheck to pay my delinquent property taxes?

No, eChecks cannot be used to pay delinquent property taxes.

What payment methods are accepted in person?

In-person payments are accepted via cash, check (personal, business, certified, official, cashier's, or money order), credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and debit card (PIN required).

Summary

This document outlines the accepted payment methods and associated s for services provided by the Lee County Tax Collector. It clarifies that the Tax Collector does not retain any convenience fees, which are processed by third-party vendors.

Why It Matters

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Third-Party Payment Processing

The Lee County Tax Collector explicitly shifts all liability and fee collection for electronic payments to third-party vendors.

Lee County Tax Collector

Connected Entities

organizationLee County Tax Collector“The government office responsible for tax and registration services.”Map →

personNoelle Branning“Lee County Tax Collector”Map →

organizationAvenue Media“Website design and development firm.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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