Lee County Tax Collector

What Lee County Tax Collector does

The Lee County Tax Collector is an independent constitutional office of Lee County, Florida, established under the Florida Constitution in 1885 and led since 2020 by Noelle Branning, the 15th elected Tax Collector. The office operates as a fee-based government agency funded entirely through statutorily set fees and commissions earned as an agent for the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the Florida Department of Revenue — meaning it imposes no additional burden on Lee County taxpayers and historically returns excess fees to the Board of County Commissioners. It serves the full Lee County resident population through six service center locations (Downtown Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, South Fort Myers), a partner First Lee Tag Agency, and self-service MV Express kiosks deployed in eight Publix grocery stores, with approximately 250 team members processing nearly 1.9 million transactions in FY 2025.

The core service portfolio includes driver license and ID card issuance, real estate and tangible property tax collection and distribution ($2.3 billion disbursed in FY 2025), vehicle, vessel, and mobile home titles and registrations, business tax receipts, hunting and fishing licenses, concealed weapon licenses, and disabled parking permits. The digital platform integrates Qmatic for appointment scheduling, County-Taxes.com and MyDMV Portal for online payments and DMV services, Luxer One SmartLockers for 24/7 document drop-off and pickup at the two Fort Myers locations, autopay for recurring vehicle registration renewals, and real-time wait time tracking across all service centers. Pricing follows Florida Statute: e-check payments are free; credit and debit cards incur a 2.35% convenience fee with a $1.85 minimum; specialty items (e.g., temporary disabled parking permits at $15, resident annual hunting/fishing licenses at $17) follow fixed statutory amounts; property tax early-payment discounts range from 4% in November to 1% in February, with the full amount due March 31.

Customer segments span the full county population, with dedicated sub-segments for new Florida residents, business owners, active military and veterans (eligible for fee waivers), seniors aged 65+, youth under 16, and persons with disabilities (eligible for free licenses and parking permits). The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer across physical centers and digital channels, supplemented by appointment-based inside sales and partner-channel distribution. The office also operates ancillary community programs — notably the Kids Tag Art educational fundraiser (over $290,000 raised for elementary art classrooms since 2016 in partnership with the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools) and an annual employee-nominated charity partner (Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida for FY 2026). The agency holds the Florida Tax Collectors Association Certificate of Merit for 15+ consecutive years, is ADA Title II compliant, and meets WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards on its digital properties.

Name

Lee County Tax Collector

Legal name

Lee County Tax Collector

Website

https://leetc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Lee County Tax Collector is an independent constitutional office serving Lee County, Florida residents through six service centers and digital channels, processing approximately 1.9 million transactions annually for driver licenses, property tax collection and distribution, vehicle/vessel/mobile home registrations, hunting and fishing licenses, concealed weapon licenses, and business tax services as a fee-based agency.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Tax Collection Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Revenue Systems, E-Filing & Digital Tax Administration (BPAIADAO)

Keywords

• Tax collection services
• Driver license services
• Vehicle registration
• Property tax payment
• Government licensing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commission and Fee Income: As a fee-based agency, funded by fees and commissions earned for services rendered as an agent for state agencies including the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Department of Revenue. In FY 2025, collected and distributed $2.3 billion in property taxes.
2. Property Tax Collection: Collects and distributes property taxes to local taxing authorities. Tax Collector office budget approved by Florida Department of Revenue.
3. DMV Transaction Fees: Service fees for driver license transactions, vehicle titles and registrations, and other DMV-related services
4. Concealed Weapon License Processing: Processing fees for concealed weapon license applications, renewals, and replacements through partnership with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lee County Tax Collector is a fee-based Florida constitutional government agency that collects and distributes property taxes, issues and renews driver licenses and ID cards, processes vehicle/vessel/mobile home titles and registrations, sells hunting and fishing licenses as an FWC-appointed agent, and processes concealed weapon license applications as an agent of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. In FY 2025 the office processed nearly 1.9 million transactions and distributed $2.3 billion in property taxes to local taxing authorities.

Product overview

Lee County Tax Collector operates as a fee-based government agency providing essential public services to residents. The office offers a unified service delivery model with six physical service centers, online payment portals, MV Express kiosks, and SmartLocker systems. Core services include driver license/ID card issuance, property tax collection and distribution ($2.3 billion annually), vehicle/vessel/mobile home titles and registrations, business tax receipts, hunting/fishing licenses, and concealed weapon licenses. The product portfolio centers on the in-person and digital service delivery platform encompassing appointment scheduling (Qmatic), online payments (County-Taxes.com), self-service kiosks, SmartLockers, and MyDMV Portal integration. Ancillary programs include the Kids Tag Art educational fundraising initiative and Charity Partners community giving program. Approximately 250 team members process 1.9 million transactions annually across six locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kids Tag Art: An educational fundraising project designed to benefit the elementary visual arts programs in the School District of Lee County. Since inception in 2016, Kids Tag Art has raised more than $290,000 for elementary art classrooms.

Products and services

• Driver License & ID Card Services Issues and renews Florida driver licenses, identification cards, and commercial driver licenses (CDL) as agent of FLHSMV. Services include first-time licenses, Real ID compliance, knowledge testing, road testing, suspension clearance, and motorcycle endorsements. Target users are Lee County residents.
• Property Tax Collection Collects and distributes real estate and tangible personal property taxes on behalf of Lee County taxing authorities. Bills property owners in November; payments due March 31 with early payment discounts (4% November, 3% December, 2% January, 1% February). Also processes installment payment plans.
• Vehicle Titles & Registrations Processes vehicle title applications, registrations, renewals, transfers, and specialty/personalized plates. Handles out-of-state and foreign vehicle titling, VIN verifications, and duplicate title requests. Includes autopay enrollment for automatic annual renewals.
• Vessel Titles & Registrations Processes vessel (boat) title applications, registrations, renewals, and transfers. Manages vessel decal renewals and duplicate registration requests for Lee County boat owners.
• Mobile Home Titles & Registrations Handles title applications, registrations, and decal renewals for mobile homes. Decals expire December 31 annually.
• Business Tax Services Processes business tax receipts, applications, renewals, and exemptions for businesses operating in Lee County. Manages professional and contractor licensing, specialty permits, and out-of-business filings.
• Hunting & Fishing Licenses Sales of recreational hunting and fishing licenses as FWC-appointed agent. Offers freshwater and saltwater fishing, hunting licenses, and specialized permits. Handles Military Gold Sportsman's License and Persons with Disabilities licenses.
• Concealed Weapon Licenses Processes initial applications, renewals, and replacements for concealed weapon licenses. Services include original CWL, renewals, replacements, and re-fingerprinting. Partnership with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
• Disabled & Temporary Parking Permits Issues permanent disabled parking permits (up to 4 years, no fee), temporary permits (6 months, $15), expectant mother permits (12 months, $15), and disabled veteran license plates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Processed nearly 1.9 million transactions in FY 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tax Collector serves as an agent for FLHSMV to issue and renew driver licenses, process vehicle titles and registrations, and provide related DMV services throughout Lee County.
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tax Collector serves as an agent for FWC to sell hunting and fishing licenses and permits as an appointed FWC agent.
• Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tax Collector serves as an agent for concealed weapon license services through partnership with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. As of June 2026, now offers CWL replacement services locally.
• Florida Department of RevenuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tax Collector serves as an agent for the Department of Revenue for various tax collection and distribution functions. The Department also approves the Tax Collector's annual budget.
• Foundation for Lee County Public SchoolsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership for Kids Tag Art educational fundraising program. Fifth grade students create license plate designs; proceeds (over $290,000 since 2016) benefit elementary art classrooms. Foundation administers tax-deductible sponsorships.
• Suncoast Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPhilanthropist-level sponsor of Kids Tag Art program. Sponsors Florida Explorer Award presented to student whose design best captures Florida's environment and wildlife.
• Elementary Schools in Lee CountyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with elementary art teachers across Lee County for Kids Tag Art program. Schools include Allen Park, Alva, Bayshore, Caloosa, Cape, Colonial, Diplomat, Edgewood, Fort Myers Beach, Heights, Lehigh, Manatee, Pine Island, Three Oaks, and 30+ others.
• Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CAC)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partner for fiscal year 2026. Employees nominate and choose annual charity supported through candy sales at service centers. Dollars raised presented at annual In-Service each September.
• First Lee Tag AgencycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized tag agency partner offering dealer services and disabled parking permits. Located at 18990 South Tamiami Trail Suite 5, Fort Myers.
• Lee County Property AppraisercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnership for property tax exemptions and homestead applications. Tax Collector collects taxes once Property Appraiser certifies the tax roll.
• Lee County Supervisor of ElectionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnership for voter registration through Florida's Motor-Voter program available at driver license offices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Luxer One: Smart locker vendor providing LCTC's 24/7 dealer-services document drop-off and pickup system at Downtown Fort Myers and South Fort Myers. Comparable as an enabling technology partner for government and enterprise customer document-handling operations.
• Qmatic: Appointment scheduling and queue management platform deployed by LCTC (wb-leetc.qmatic.cloud) for in-office service bookings. Comparable as an enabling technology provider for government service-center operations and customer-flow management.

Direct peers

• Hillsborough County Tax Collector: Florida county tax collector office providing the same statutory mix of property tax collection, DMV agency services, hunting/fishing licensing, and concealed weapon license processing. Directly comparable in service portfolio, fee-based funding model, and constitutional-office governance structure to Lee County Tax Collector.
• Miami-Dade County Tax Collector: Largest Florida tax collector office by population served, offering property tax collection, driver license and motor vehicle services, business tax receipts, and hunting/fishing licensing. Operates under the same Florida constitutional framework and Florida Statute fee schedule as Lee County Tax Collector.
• Orange County Tax Collector (FL): Florida county tax collector office serving the Orlando metro with the same combination of property tax collection, driver license issuance, vehicle/vessel titling, hunting/fishing licensing, and concealed weapon licensing services under identical statutory authority.
• Pinellas County Tax Collector: Florida Gulf Coast county tax collector office delivering property tax collection, driver license and motor vehicle services, business tax receipts, and hunting/fishing licensing under the same state constitutional framework as Lee County Tax Collector.
• Brevard County Tax Collector: Florida Space Coast county tax collector office offering the same statutory portfolio of property tax, driver license, vehicle/vessel registration, hunting/fishing licensing, and concealed weapon license services under identical fee structure and constitutional governance.
• Duval County Tax Collector: Northeast Florida county tax collector office offering the full statutory mix of property tax, DMV, hunting/fishing, and concealed weapon license services. Comparable in operating model, fee-based funding, and constitutional-office structure to Lee County Tax Collector.
• Palm Beach County Tax Collector: Florida county tax collector office providing property tax collection and distribution, driver license and motor vehicle services, and licensing functions under the same constitutional and statutory framework as Lee County Tax Collector.

Broad incumbents

• Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV): State-level parent agency for which Lee County Tax Collector serves as an agent. FLHSMV sets statewide DMV policy, owns the MyDMV Portal integrated by LCTC, and could in principle bypass local tax collectors via state-run service delivery, making it both an upstream partner and a structural competitive threat.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LeeCountyTax
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@leecountytaxcollector
• Facebookfacebook.com/LeeCountyTaxCollector
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leecountytaxcollector
• Instagraminstagram.com/leecountytaxcollector

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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