Property Taxes in Florida
Property Taxes in Florida
Median Florida effective property tax rate: 1.10%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%.
Median Florida home value: $310,033
Median annual Florida tax bill: $3,263, $863 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Florida calculated?
Property taxes in Florida are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption. Understanding your county's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you are in Florida, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Florida Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
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Average Annual Tax Savings
How Does the Florida Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Florida property tax calculator to estimate your annual tax bill with just your property's assessed value. Our calculator applies Florida's median effective tax rate of 1.10% to generate a realistic estimate of what you'll owe — or what you could save.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the value your county assessor uses to calculate your bill, which is typically lower than market value after exemptions. Our calculator applies Florida's median effective tax rate (actual tax bills divided by assessor's market value), which accounts for exemptions and provides a more accurate estimate than the statutory millage rate alone.
Note: your assessed value is determined by your county and reflects any exemptions you already have. Florida's median property tax bill is $3,263, compared with the national median property tax bill of $2,400. For a more localized estimate, scroll down to explore county and city-level trends, where the highest median tax bill is $5,260 in Monroe County and the lowest is $488 in Liberty County.
If your estimate is higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. Florida homeowners who protested with Ownwell saved an average of $774 per year.
Property Tax Rates Across Florida
What Are Effective Property Tax Rates in Florida?
Local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely across Florida. Each county estimates its required budget to fund public services and divides that by the total assessed value of all taxable property in its jurisdiction. This calculation produces the effective tax rate.
Below, compare any Florida county's effective rate to other counties in the state or the national median of 1.02%.
For instance, Broward County has the highest effective property tax rate in Florida at 1.44%, while Hamilton County has the lowest at 0.70%.
Our median effective rate (your actual tax bill divided by the assessor's market value) accounts for all exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general statutory millage rate.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Florida Tax Rate
1.10%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Florida
| County | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alachua | 0.61% | 0.92% | 1.32% | 1.82% | 2.08% |
| Baker | 0.37% | 0.49% | 0.77% | 1.30% | 1.54% |
| Bay | 0.44% | 0.74% | 1.03% | 1.21% | 1.39% |
| Bradford | 0.44% | 0.59% | 0.85% | 1.47% | 1.72% |
| Brevard | 0.37% | 0.58% | 0.99% | 1.44% | 1.72% |
| Broward | 0.51% | 0.82% | 1.44% | 1.94% | 2.15% |
| Calhoun | 0.23% | 0.48% | 0.75% | 1.48% | 1.51% |
| Charlotte | 0.56% | 0.80% | 1.24% | 1.68% | 1.98% |
| Citrus | 0.31% | 0.45% | 0.77% | 1.29% | 1.50% |
| Clay | 0.52% | 0.65% | 1.02% | 1.49% | 1.80% |
| Collier | 0.37% | 0.56% | 0.82% | 0.97% | 1.13% |
| Columbia | 0.60% | 0.76% | 0.97% | 1.49% | 2.03% |
| DeSoto | 0.49% | 0.63% | 1.27% | 1.74% | 2.05% |
| Dixie | 0.53% | 0.80% | 1.27% | 2.14% | 2.66% |
| Duval | 0.47% | 0.75% | 1.23% | 1.76% | 1.89% |
| Escambia | 0.33% | 0.49% | 0.85% | 1.25% | 1.42% |
| Flagler | 0.42% | 0.66% | 1.05% | 1.57% | 1.78% |
| Franklin | 0.24% | 0.52% | 0.82% | 0.98% | 1.38% |
| Gadsden | 0.34% | 0.58% | 0.93% | 1.38% | 1.72% |
| Gilchrist | 0.42% | 0.57% | 0.79% | 1.32% | 1.64% |
| Glades | 0.30% | 0.53% | 1.15% | 1.56% | 1.77% |
| Gulf | 0.25% | 0.56% | 0.98% | 1.18% | 1.45% |
| Hamilton | 0.20% | 0.38% | 0.70% | 1.35% | 1.82% |
| Hardee | 0.45% | 0.61% | 1.01% | 1.68% | 2.03% |
| Hendry | 0.46% | 0.68% | 1.25% | 1.79% | 2.14% |
| Hernando | 0.47% | 0.59% | 0.88% | 1.48% | 1.71% |
| Highlands | 0.41% | 0.54% | 0.89% | 1.36% | 1.65% |
| Hillsborough | 0.49% | 0.78% | 1.29% | 1.79% | 2.03% |
| Holmes | 0.29% | 0.58% | 0.88% | 1.45% | 1.65% |
| Indian River | 0.32% | 0.52% | 0.84% | 1.24% | 1.43% |
| Jackson | 0.23% | 0.43% | 0.75% | 1.24% | 1.47% |
| Jefferson | 0.64% | 0.81% | 1.13% | 1.65% | 2.38% |
| Lafayette | 0.49% | 0.67% | 0.97% | 1.68% | 2.15% |
| Lake | 0.46% | 0.68% | 0.97% | 1.39% | 1.67% |
| Lee | 0.40% | 0.69% | 1.10% | 1.45% | 1.81% |
| Leon | 0.61% | 0.87% | 1.20% | 1.73% | 1.92% |
| Levy | 0.48% | 0.62% | 1.08% | 1.58% | 2.00% |
| Liberty | 0.33% | 0.63% | 1.08% | 1.48% | 1.48% |
| Madison | 0.51% | 0.68% | 1.05% | 1.72% | 2.15% |
| Manatee | 0.46% | 0.70% | 1.20% | 1.51% | 1.78% |
| Marion | 0.48% | 0.65% | 1.03% | 1.59% | 1.89% |
| Martin | 0.44% | 0.70% | 1.01% | 1.47% | 1.67% |
| Miami-Dade | 0.43% | 0.71% | 1.38% | 1.71% | 1.95% |
| Monroe | 0.33% | 0.51% | 0.72% | 0.83% | 0.94% |
| Nassau | 0.39% | 0.61% | 0.94% | 1.37% | 1.58% |
| Okaloosa | 0.39% | 0.54% | 0.90% | 1.13% | 1.28% |
| Okeechobee | 0.59% | 0.73% | 1.25% | 1.68% | 2.08% |
| Orange | 0.43% | 0.69% | 1.12% | 1.54% | 1.68% |
| Osceola | 0.45% | 0.77% | 1.26% | 1.52% | 1.74% |
| Palm Beach | 0.46% | 0.75% | 1.20% | 1.66% | 1.87% |
| Pasco | 0.45% | 0.73% | 1.35% | 1.74% | 2.09% |
| Pinellas | 0.30% | 0.51% | 0.94% | 1.44% | 1.67% |
| Polk | 0.42% | 0.68% | 1.19% | 1.54% | 1.93% |
| Putnam | 0.36% | 0.57% | 1.08% | 1.66% | 1.97% |
| St. Johns | 0.42% | 0.64% | 0.98% | 1.26% | 1.54% |
| St. Lucie | 0.46% | 0.73% | 1.31% | 1.91% | 2.23% |
| Santa Rosa | 0.33% | 0.53% | 0.77% | 1.12% | 1.25% |
| Sarasota | 0.49% | 0.70% | 1.06% | 1.33% | 1.59% |
| Seminole | 0.42% | 0.60% | 0.89% | 1.32% | 1.52% |
| Sumter | 0.57% | 0.74% | 1.07% | 1.34% | 1.68% |
| Suwannee | 0.49% | 0.69% | 0.88% | 1.45% | 1.88% |
| Taylor | 0.31% | 0.46% | 0.75% | 1.30% | 1.56% |
| Union | 0.47% | 0.74% | 1.03% | 1.58% | 1.93% |
| Volusia | 0.32% | 0.52% | 0.96% | 1.48% | 1.71% |
| Wakulla | 0.64% | 0.81% | 1.05% | 1.45% | 1.77% |
| Walton | 0.26% | 0.48% | 0.74% | 0.85% | 0.95% |
| Washington | 0.28% | 0.44% | 0.78% | 1.25% | 1.35% |
Source: Ownwell
$774
Average Annual Tax Savings
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Property Tax Assessment Values Across Florida
Understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial when examining property taxes in Florida.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market. Location, property condition, and economic market trends often influence it. Each Florida county assessor estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Florida, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the end of March.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. Florida’s median home price is $310,033, and the median property tax bill is $3,263, above the national median property tax bill of $2,400. For example, Monroe has the highest median home price at $784,940.
Median Florida Market Value
$310,033
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Florida
| County | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alachua | $96,749 | $154,000 | $228,611 | $322,846 | $441,725 |
| Baker | $82,019 | $124,316 | $192,274 | $267,766 | $365,156 |
| Bay | $81,808 | $148,829 | $249,570 | $374,000 | $536,768 |
| Bradford | $53,684 | $88,102 | $132,871 | $199,497 | $300,004 |
| Brevard | $108,240 | $185,655 | $268,880 | $380,795 | $538,040 |
| Broward | $155,710 | $241,490 | $389,220 | $567,580 | $826,884 |
| Calhoun | $20,832 | $35,101 | $72,335 | $134,677 | $213,973 |
| Charlotte | $114,724 | $185,414 | $288,222 | $407,241 | $603,127 |
| Citrus | $93,190 | $139,566 | $201,952 | $294,363 | $412,020 |
| Clay | $130,183 | $207,417 | $275,945 | $355,207 | $463,131 |
| Collier | $176,689 | $300,300 | $471,051 | $825,900 | $1,622,090 |
| Columbia | $47,504 | $86,812 | $151,893 | $232,692 | $325,674 |
| DeSoto | $75,593 | $113,992 | $171,683 | $250,000 | $384,266 |
| Dixie | $29,300 | $48,200 | $84,100 | $139,200 | $212,110 |
| Duval | $101,462 | $167,500 | $244,510 | $340,315 | $498,836 |
| Escambia | $82,152 | $133,920 | $210,535 | $303,544 | $449,144 |
| Flagler | $184,774 | $238,118 | $291,406 | $392,003 | $586,214 |
| Franklin | $70,255 | $132,513 | $282,446 | $569,665 | $1,062,757 |
| Gadsden | $38,406 | $61,597 | $102,942 | $180,998 | $264,412 |
| Gilchrist | $58,472 | $96,052 | $150,530 | $227,088 | $317,835 |
| Glades | $55,656 | $87,753 | $131,758 | $204,426 | $276,191 |
| Gulf | $61,372 | $133,119 | $280,332 | $492,249 | $915,835 |
| Hamilton | $36,276 | $61,902 | $100,511 | $159,876 | $231,436 |
| Hardee | $61,879 | $95,311 | $141,413 | $221,326 | $314,497 |
| Hendry | $84,849 | $123,076 | $181,290 | $251,095 | $353,603 |
| Hernando | $112,181 | $175,876 | $249,363 | $325,754 | $431,667 |
| Highlands | $66,157 | $117,970 | $180,546 | $255,121 | $354,444 |
| Hillsborough | $141,954 | $216,536 | $293,822 | $407,071 | $591,407 |
| Holmes | $23,236 | $39,343 | $65,758 | $107,427 | $156,870 |
| Indian River | $146,530 | $213,857 | $313,805 | $469,758 | $890,295 |
| Jackson | $38,405 | $65,693 | $108,490 | $173,228 | $253,331 |
| Jefferson | $39,993 | $76,655 | $132,010 | $224,258 | $340,618 |
| Lafayette | $24,142 | $43,944 | $90,324 | $171,752 | $258,869 |
| Lake | $119,732 | $208,232 | $298,900 | $378,265 | $487,317 |
| Lee | $141,755 | $227,266 | $300,439 | $453,052 | $710,131 |
| Leon | $75,675 | $134,000 | $216,666 | $320,328 | $448,340 |
| Levy | $44,358 | $83,323 | $143,300 | $225,850 | $325,000 |
| Liberty | $13,326 | $24,482 | $53,667 | $118,031 | $201,389 |
| Madison | $37,709 | $64,870 | $110,169 | $183,226 | $275,569 |
| Manatee | $112,712 | $231,204 | $357,000 | $523,800 | $789,541 |
| Marion | $43,996 | $124,032 | $203,410 | $280,267 | $374,414 |
| Martin | $152,060 | $239,750 | $380,620 | $594,095 | $1,018,770 |
| Miami-Dade | $205,335 | $300,248 | $420,480 | $598,446 | $988,905 |
| Monroe | $365,513 | $542,648 | $784,940 | $1,319,552 | $2,220,842 |
| Nassau | $134,703 | $238,972 | $350,448 | $542,228 | $828,455 |
| Okaloosa | $139,674 | $197,452 | $281,512 | $421,597 | $666,160 |
| Okeechobee | $69,308 | $105,647 | $164,607 | $245,109 | $348,227 |
| Orange | $172,090 | $251,650 | $353,680 | $487,840 | $679,180 |
| Osceola | $186,700 | $251,200 | $312,400 | $384,900 | $501,800 |
| Palm Beach | $155,594 | $248,169 | $386,119 | $592,101 | $1,025,000 |
| Pasco | $92,643 | $172,304 | $272,015 | $375,443 | $513,016 |
| Pinellas | $144,303 | $216,999 | $316,920 | $465,820 | $756,323 |
| Polk | $63,758 | $137,916 | $230,615 | $294,615 | $372,843 |
| Putnam | $38,746 | $73,080 | $127,430 | $218,060 | $348,522 |
| St. Johns | $215,000 | $308,369 | $420,485 | $587,877 | $857,784 |
| St. Lucie | $157,700 | $243,200 | $316,000 | $391,400 | $482,200 |
| Santa Rosa | $90,172 | $168,388 | $247,736 | $340,352 | $466,992 |
| Sarasota | $165,900 | $238,800 | $338,700 | $516,200 | $840,200 |
| Seminole | $192,324 | $264,372 | $343,364 | $453,580 | $613,397 |
| Sumter | $92,420 | $237,360 | $310,780 | $413,558 | $559,410 |
| Suwannee | $48,390 | $77,662 | $122,658 | $186,286 | $263,100 |
| Taylor | $43,748 | $75,082 | $127,350 | $206,690 | $314,797 |
| Union | $34,876 | $52,418 | $79,846 | $126,602 | $184,521 |
| Volusia | $150,162 | $214,032 | $286,984 | $379,179 | $521,647 |
| Wakulla | $57,618 | $104,206 | $170,712 | $260,607 | $341,701 |
| Walton | $75,697 | $226,392 | $478,810 | $969,024 | $1,890,150 |
| Washington | $44,522 | $77,292 | $125,374 | $186,707 | $253,540 |
Source: Ownwell
$774
Average Annual Tax Savings
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Property Tax Bills Across Florida
How much are property tax bills across Florida?
Property tax bills in Florida are calculated by multiplying the property's assessed value by the local effective tax rate. The assessed value is determined by the county assessor and reflects the market value of the property minus any applicable exemptions.
Florida homeowners face varying tax obligations depending on their location. The median tax bill in Monroe County is $5,260.00, while homeowners in Liberty County pay a median of $488.00.
Factors including property size, recent improvements, and neighborhood comparables all influence the final assessed value, and therefore the tax bill.
Understanding these factors helps property owners evaluate their assessment accuracy and identify whether an appeal may be warranted. Ownwell can help homeowners save on their property tax bills.
Median Florida Tax Bill
$3,263
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Florida
| County | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alachua | $852 | $1,619 | $2,935 | $4,593 | $6,691 |
| Baker | $453 | $753 | $1,515 | $2,554 | $3,745 |
| Bay | $516 | $1,178 | $2,379 | $3,836 | $5,844 |
| Bradford | $401 | $627 | $1,176 | $2,038 | $3,205 |
| Brevard | $637 | $1,281 | $2,489 | $3,996 | $5,701 |
| Broward | $1,417 | $2,828 | $4,889 | $7,966 | $11,994 |
| Calhoun | $120 | $268 | $505 | $1,163 | $2,000 |
| Charlotte | $1,001 | $1,870 | $3,226 | $5,172 | $7,661 |
| Citrus | $429 | $749 | $1,572 | $2,688 | $4,051 |
| Clay | $867 | $1,530 | $2,741 | $4,292 | $6,194 |
| Collier | $1,093 | $2,077 | $3,620 | $6,496 | $11,960 |
| Columbia | $569 | $878 | $1,414 | $2,277 | $3,362 |
| DeSoto | $698 | $1,003 | $1,846 | $2,988 | $4,358 |
| Dixie | $310 | $517 | $918 | $1,882 | $3,535 |
| Duval | $733 | $1,505 | $2,820 | $4,471 | $6,601 |
| Escambia | $360 | $767 | $1,550 | $2,779 | $4,511 |
| Flagler | $843 | $1,745 | $3,215 | $4,971 | $7,218 |
| Franklin | $323 | $820 | $2,305 | $4,838 | $8,737 |
| Gadsden | $248 | $468 | $929 | $1,735 | $2,861 |
| Gilchrist | $390 | $678 | $1,173 | $2,040 | $3,091 |
| Glades | $359 | $601 | $1,235 | $2,204 | $3,576 |
| Gulf | $322 | $772 | $2,253 | $5,278 | $9,321 |
| Hamilton | $174 | $387 | $708 | $1,352 | $2,299 |
| Hardee | $543 | $833 | $1,448 | $2,336 | $3,381 |
| Hendry | $713 | $1,070 | $1,932 | $3,175 | $4,718 |
| Hernando | $831 | $1,273 | $2,150 | $3,443 | $4,780 |
| Highlands | $512 | $812 | $1,468 | $2,400 | $3,565 |
| Hillsborough | $1,067 | $2,081 | $3,758 | $6,039 | $8,762 |
| Holmes | $138 | $296 | $525 | $1,060 | $1,742 |
| Indian River | $664 | $1,413 | $2,603 | $4,438 | $8,110 |
| Jackson | $195 | $388 | $762 | $1,453 | $2,350 |
| Jefferson | $601 | $854 | $1,423 | $2,383 | $3,737 |
| Lafayette | $175 | $458 | $866 | $1,721 | $2,690 |
| Lake | $844 | $1,476 | $2,584 | $4,032 | $5,474 |
| Lee | $805 | $1,749 | $3,258 | $5,310 | $8,172 |
| Leon | $678 | $1,448 | $2,524 | $3,972 | $5,854 |
| Levy | $402 | $727 | $1,263 | $2,244 | $3,644 |
| Liberty | $122 | $248 | $488 | $1,211 | $2,128 |
| Madison | $445 | $672 | $1,076 | $1,798 | $2,856 |
| Manatee | $1,006 | $1,990 | $3,645 | $6,128 | $9,356 |
| Marion | $550 | $913 | $1,889 | $3,167 | $4,453 |
| Martin | $985 | $2,177 | $3,867 | $6,444 | $10,568 |
| Miami-Dade | $1,591 | $2,932 | $4,977 | $8,090 | $12,921 |
| Monroe | $2,168 | $3,394 | $5,260 | $8,322 | $13,922 |
| Nassau | $830 | $1,763 | $3,396 | $5,990 | $9,719 |
| Okaloosa | $657 | $1,303 | $2,331 | $3,885 | $6,379 |
| Okeechobee | $824 | $1,122 | $1,789 | $2,769 | $3,951 |
| Orange | $1,144 | $2,163 | $3,702 | $5,801 | $8,390 |
| Osceola | $1,103 | $2,066 | $3,500 | $5,154 | $7,197 |
| Palm Beach | $1,237 | $2,456 | $4,412 | $7,421 | $12,529 |
| Pasco | $708 | $1,491 | $2,983 | $5,267 | $7,886 |
| Pinellas | $654 | $1,468 | $2,886 | $5,029 | $8,264 |
| Polk | $647 | $1,144 | $2,218 | $3,601 | $5,054 |
| Putnam | $262 | $585 | $1,151 | $2,227 | $3,815 |
| St. Johns | $1,269 | $2,455 | $4,121 | $6,351 | $8,841 |
| St. Lucie | $1,062 | $2,091 | $3,869 | $6,208 | $8,332 |
| Santa Rosa | $427 | $927 | $1,869 | $3,046 | $4,436 |
| Sarasota | $1,214 | $2,102 | $3,410 | $5,359 | $8,700 |
| Seminole | $1,064 | $1,927 | $3,210 | $4,730 | $6,344 |
| Sumter | $626 | $1,902 | $3,337 | $4,953 | $6,772 |
| Suwannee | $427 | $727 | $1,086 | $1,777 | $2,668 |
| Taylor | $242 | $512 | $916 | $1,703 | $2,927 |
| Union | $232 | $478 | $777 | $1,452 | $2,263 |
| Volusia | $697 | $1,326 | $2,680 | $4,359 | $6,228 |
| Wakulla | $630 | $972 | $1,742 | $2,722 | $3,856 |
| Walton | $314 | $1,108 | $3,340 | $6,578 | $13,706 |
| Washington | $249 | $444 | $928 | $1,608 | $2,430 |
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Average Annual Tax Savings
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Want to lower your Florida property taxes?
How Can I Lower My Property Taxes in Florida?
Looking to reduce your Florida property taxes? Ownwell is the leading property tax appeal company in Florida. We specialize in helping Florida property owners lower their taxes by working directly with county appraisal districts across the state each year.
Through our tax monitoring service and proprietary software, we collect everything needed to maximize your tax reductions. We navigate the complexities of Florida property tax appeals and identify the primary exemptions so you don't have to.
Whether you're a homeowner, a real estate investor, or an asset manager, our local Florida team at Ownwell has the expertise to assess your current situation and identify strategic opportunities to reduce your tax burden.
By handling the appeal process from start to finish, we simplify the procedure and enhance your chances of a favorable outcome.
Property Tax Petitions in Florida
How Do I Appeal My Property Tax Assessment in Florida?
Homeowners in Florida who believe their property tax assessment is too high can appeal the decision through an informal and formal appeal process. Florida’s median property tax rate is 1.10%, compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02%, and the median property tax bill is $2,400 nationally.
Step 1 — Review your assessment notice: Each year, the county assessor mails a Notice of Assessed Value. Review this carefully for accuracy in square footage, property characteristics, and comparable sales used. Florida’s median home price is $310,033, so even small assessment errors can have a meaningful impact on your tax bill.
Step 2 — File an appeal: Submit a formal appeal to the Florida property assessment authority by the deadline — typically the county’s filing deadline. Include evidence such as recent comparable sales, a recent appraisal, or documentation of property condition issues.
Step 3 — Informal review: Most counties offer an informal meeting with an appraiser before the formal hearing. This is often where reductions are secured. Florida county tax bills can vary widely, with the 25th percentile at $1,712 and the 75th percentile at $5,542.
Step 4 — Formal hearing: If no agreement is reached, your case proceeds to the Value Adjustment Board, an independent panel that hears evidence from both the homeowner and the property appraiser. In Florida, the highest median tax bill is $5,260 in Monroe County, while the lowest median tax bill is $488 in Liberty County.
How does Ownwell help?
Ownwell handles every step of this process, from filing to the formal hearing, so you don't overpay. If your Florida property tax assessment is too high, Ownwell can help you challenge it and pursue a lower bill.
Exemptions in Florida
What property tax exemption programs are available in Florida?
Florida homeowners can access several property tax exemptions that can reduce the assessed value of a home and lower the property tax bill. The most important is the Homestead Exemption for a primary residence, which is available to homeowners who live in the property as their permanent home. This exemption is designed specifically for a primary residence and is one of the most valuable tax benefits for Florida homeowners.
Florida also offers additional exemptions for certain homeowners. Seniors may qualify for an additional exemption if they meet age and income requirements. Disabled homeowners may be eligible for exemptions based on disability status, and veterans may qualify for exemptions tied to service-connected disabilities or other military-related circumstances. Surviving spouses may also qualify for exemptions in some cases.
How do homeowners apply for Florida property tax exemptions?
Homeowners generally apply through their county property appraiser’s office and must provide documentation that supports eligibility. For the Homestead Exemption, homeowners usually need to show that the property is their primary residence. Other exemptions require proof of age, disability, military service, or surviving spouse status.
How can Ownwell help?
Ownwell can help homeowners identify which Florida exemptions they may qualify for, prepare the right documentation, and make sure applications are filed correctly so they do not miss out on savings.
Available Exemptions
Senior
Disabled
Home Stead
Veteran
Solar/Wind
Non-Profit
Frequently Asked Property Tax Questions in Florida
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