# Fla. Stat. § 197.172: 197.172 Interest rate; calculation and minimum

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIV_C197_S197.172

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 197.172
- **Heading:** 197.172 Interest rate; calculation and minimum
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 197 / Section 197.172

## Text

(1) Real property taxes shall bear interest at the rate of 18 percent per year from the date of delinquency until a certificate is sold, except that the minimum charge for delinquent taxes paid prior to the sale of a tax certificate shall be 3 percent.

(2) The maximum rate of interest on a tax certificate is 18 percent per year. However, a tax certificate may not bear interest, and the mandatory interest as provided by s. 197.472(2) may not be levied during the 60-day period following the date of delinquency, except for the 3 percent mandatory interest charged under subsection (1).

(3) Personal property taxes shall bear interest at the rate of 18 percent per year from the date of delinquency until paid or barred under chapter 95.

(4) Interest shall be calculated from the first day of each month.

History: s. 135, ch. 85-342; s. 7, ch. 92-32; s. 7, ch. 2011-151.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 197.102 197.102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIV_C197_S197.102.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 197.103 197.103 Deputy tax collectors; appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIV_C197_S197.103.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 197.122 197.122 Lien of taxes; application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIV_C197_S197.122.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 197.123 197.123 Erroneous returns; notification of property appraiser.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIV_C197_S197.123.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 197.131 197.131 Correction of erroneous assessments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIV_C197_S197.131.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 197.146 197.146 Uncollectible personal property taxes; correction of tax roll.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIV_C197_S197.146.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 197.152 197.152 Collection of unpaid or omitted taxes; interest amount; taxable value.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIV_C197_S197.152.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 197.162 197.162 Tax discount payment periods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIV_C197_S197.162.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 197.172 197.172 Interest rate; calculation and minimum.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIV_C197_S197.172.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 197.182 197.182 Department of Revenue to pass upon and order refunds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIV_C197_S197.182.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 197.192 197.192 Land not to be divided or plat filed until taxes paid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIV_C197_S197.192.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 197.212 197.212 Minimum tax bill.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIV_C197_S197.212.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 197.217 197.217 Judicial sale; payment of taxes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIV_C197_S197.217.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 197.222 197.222 Prepayment of estimated tax by installment method.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIV_C197_S197.222.md)

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