Florida property tax
South region · 67 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Florida has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.80% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -26.4% versus the US average of 1.08%, close to the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $2,690 on a median home worth around $336,037. Florida ranks #29 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Hardee County is highest at 1.05% and Walton County is lowest at 0.45%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Florida property tax at a glance
| Figure | Florida |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.80% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.74% |
| Typical median bill | $2,690 |
| Typical median home value | $336,037 |
| Versus US average rate | -26.4% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #29 |
| Counties | 67 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Florida counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Florida, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 67 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hardee County | $1,358 | $129,400 | 1.05% |
| 2 | Glades County | $1,163 | $114,800 | 1.01% |
| 3 | Alachua County | $2,623 | $266,800 | 0.98% |
| 4 | Broward County | $3,610 | $380,400 | 0.95% |
| 5 | St. Lucie County | $2,893 | $305,800 | 0.95% |
| 6 | Charlotte County | $2,581 | $291,000 | 0.89% |
| 7 | Palm Beach County | $3,600 | $407,300 | 0.88% |
| 8 | Liberty County | $1,031 | $117,600 | 0.88% |
| 9 | Madison County | $928 | $105,900 | 0.88% |
| 10 | DeSoto County | $1,322 | $151,500 | 0.87% |
| 11 | Hillsborough County | $2,787 | $333,300 | 0.84% |
| 12 | Lee County | $2,699 | $326,300 | 0.83% |
| 13 | Miami-Dade County | $3,516 | $425,400 | 0.83% |
| 14 | Sumter County | $2,940 | $356,000 | 0.83% |
| 15 | Leon County | $2,305 | $279,800 | 0.82% |
| 16 | Putnam County | $1,196 | $147,300 | 0.81% |
| 17 | Martin County | $3,120 | $386,500 | 0.81% |
| 18 | Hendry County | $1,519 | $189,700 | 0.80% |
| 19 | Lake County | $2,284 | $287,900 | 0.79% |
| 20 | Manatee County | $2,853 | $359,800 | 0.79% |
| 21 | Flagler County | $2,628 | $333,400 | 0.79% |
| 22 | Osceola County | $2,498 | $317,600 | 0.79% |
| 23 | Volusia County | $2,179 | $278,000 | 0.78% |
| 24 | Orange County | $2,795 | $358,300 | 0.78% |
| 25 | Duval County | $2,142 | $274,900 | 0.78% |
| 26 | St. Johns County | $3,547 | $457,600 | 0.78% |
| 27 | Pasco County | $2,028 | $265,800 | 0.76% |
| 28 | Sarasota County | $2,826 | $373,100 | 0.76% |
| 29 | Okeechobee County | $1,349 | $179,000 | 0.75% |
| 30 | Marion County | $1,659 | $220,800 | 0.75% |
| 31 | Columbia County | $1,385 | $186,400 | 0.74% |
| 32 | Clay County | $2,080 | $281,500 | 0.74% |
| 33 | Dixie County | $715 | $96,900 | 0.74% |
| 34 | Polk County | $1,769 | $240,000 | 0.74% |
| 35 | Hamilton County | $806 | $110,400 | 0.73% |
| 36 | Nassau County | $2,558 | $351,100 | 0.73% |
| 37 | Pinellas County | $2,324 | $319,000 | 0.73% |
| 38 | Highlands County | $1,295 | $177,900 | 0.73% |
| 39 | Indian River County | $2,288 | $314,700 | 0.73% |
| 40 | Suwannee County | $1,169 | $160,900 | 0.73% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Florida compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (this state) | 0.80% | $2,690 | -26.4% |
| Virginia | 0.80% | $3,452 | -25.8% |
| Kentucky | 0.78% | $1,565 | -27.4% |
| Montana | 0.78% | $2,616 | -28.1% |
| Indiana | 0.77% | $1,614 | -28.4% |
| Washington | 0.83% | $4,664 | -23.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Florida?
Florida's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.80% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -26.4% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $2,690 on a $336,037 home. It ranks #29 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Florida county has the highest property tax?
In Florida, Hardee County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 1.05% (median tax $1,358). The lowest is Walton County at 0.45%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Florida?
Florida is around average on property tax at a 0.80% effective rate, close to the US average effective rate. The median Florida home is worth about $336,037 and the median bill is around $2,690. Rates vary widely between its 67 counties.
How is the Florida property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (0.74%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20