Florida property tax
Tax year 2025 · updated 2026-09-20 · Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Census ACS 2023 5-year
The median effective property tax rate in Florida is 0.82%, below the national median of 0.99%. The median homeowner pays $2,760 a year on a home worth $336,000. On a $300,000 home that is about $2,460 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 0.82%
- Median annual bill
- $2,760
- Median home value
- $336,000
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 30of 50
Counties in Florida
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 0.87% | $3,400 | $391,000 | 2,690,000 |
| Hillsborough County | 0.96% | $2,960 | $308,000 | 1,510,000 |
How Florida assesses property
Just (market) value set January 1 by the county property appraiser, less exemptions.
Homestead and other exemptions
Up to $50,000 homestead exemption ($25,000 applies to all levies, a further $25,000 to non-school levies) plus the Save Our Homes 3% annual cap on assessed value growth. Apply by March 1.
Due dates
Bills mailed November 1; 4% discount in November declining to 0% in March; delinquent April 1.
Appeals
25 days from the mailing of the TRIM notice in August.
The Save Our Homes cap means long-time owners often pay far less than recent buyers of similar homes.
Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Census ACS 2023 5-year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Florida?
The median effective property tax rate in Florida is 0.82% of home value, below the national median of 0.99%. On a $300,000 home that is about $2,460 per year, before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
When are property taxes due in Florida?
Bills mailed November 1; 4% discount in November declining to 0% in March; delinquent April 1.
Does Florida have a homestead exemption?
Up to $50,000 homestead exemption ($25,000 applies to all levies, a further $25,000 to non-school levies) plus the Save Our Homes 3% annual cap on assessed value growth. Apply by March 1.
How do I appeal my property tax assessment in Florida?
25 days from the mailing of the TRIM notice in August. Appeals go to the county assessor or appraisal review board first; each county page on this site lists the local deadline and the assessor's contact.