As this is the first year that the position of Miami-Dade County Tax Collector operates as an independent constitutional office, I want to personally address questions and concerns from residents, especially our seniors, regarding how property tax payments should be made.
In accordance with Florida Statute §197.332, each county Tax Collector in the State of Florida is responsible for collecting taxes on behalf of state and local governments. Because this office is now independent, all checks and money orders must be made payable to the elected Tax Collector by name and title. Therefore, all payments should be made to:
Dariel Fernandez,Tax Collector, Miami-Dade County200 NW Second Avenue, Miami, FL 33128…