Miami-Dade County property tax
Florida (FL) · South region · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
The median property tax in Miami-Dade County, Florida is $3,516 per year on a median home value of $425,400 — an effective property-tax rate of 0.83% (-23.4% versus the US average of 1.08%), close to the US average effective rate. That is about 5.12% of the county's median household income of $68,694. Miami-Dade County ranks #13 of 67 counties in Florida and #1,588 of 3,133 nationally by effective rate (1 = highest).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Miami-Dade County property tax at a glance
| Figure | Miami-Dade County, FL |
|---|---|
| Median property tax (per year) | $3,516 |
| Median home value | $425,400 |
| Effective property-tax rate | 0.83% |
| Versus US average rate | -23.4% (US avg 1.08%) |
| Median household income | $68,694 |
| Property tax as % of income | 5.12% |
| Population | 2,685,296 |
| Rank in Florida (1 = highest rate of 67) | #13 |
| National rank by rate (of 3,133) | #1,588 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Miami-Dade County compares
The counties with the closest effective property-tax rate to Miami-Dade County:
| County | Median tax/yr | Effective rate | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County, FL (this county) | $3,516 | 0.83% | -23.4% |
| Lee County, FL | $2,699 | 0.83% | -23.4% |
| Adams County, OH | $1,303 | 0.83% | -23.4% |
| Brown County, OH | $1,497 | 0.83% | -23.4% |
| Alleghany County, VA | $1,011 | 0.83% | -23.4% |
| Sumter County, FL | $2,940 | 0.83% | -23.5% |
Other large counties in Florida: Broward County (0.95%), Palm Beach County (0.88%). See the Florida property-tax page for the full county table.
Frequently asked questions
How much is property tax in Miami-Dade County, Florida?
The median property-tax bill in Miami-Dade County, Florida is $3,516 per year on a median home value of $425,400, an effective rate of 0.83% (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)). That is -23.4% versus the US average effective rate of 1.08%. Your own bill depends on your assessed value and local rate.
What is the effective property-tax rate in Miami-Dade County?
Miami-Dade County's effective property-tax rate is 0.83% of home value, calculated as the median tax ($3,516) divided by the median home value ($425,400). That ranks #13 of 67 counties in Florida and #1,588 of 3,133 nationally (1 = highest).
Is property tax high in Miami-Dade County?
Miami-Dade County is around average on property tax at 0.83% effective rate, close to the US average effective rate. Property tax there is about 5.12% of the median household income of $68,694. These are ACS area medians; verify your situation with the county assessor.
How is the Miami-Dade County property-tax figure calculated?
It uses Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates: median real estate taxes paid (table B25103) and median home value (B25077) for owner-occupied homes in Miami-Dade County. The effective rate is the first divided by the second. It is an area median, not an official mill rate, and not your individual assessment.
Keep exploring
- Florida property tax — state overview & county table (state effective rate 0.80%)
- Highest property-tax counties · Lowest property-tax counties
- Property-tax estimator · All counties
Source & accuracy
Figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), US public domain: median real estate taxes paid (B25103) and median home value (B25077) for owner-occupied homes. The effective rate is the ratio of the two. These are area medians, not your individual bill — your tax depends on your home's assessed value, exemptions and your local rate. Verify with the Miami-Dade County assessor or tax collector. Data as of June 2026. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20