St. Johns County, FL property tax

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20

The median effective property tax rate in St. Johns County is 0.78%, below the Florida median of 0.79% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $3,547 a year on a home worth $457,600.

Effective rate
0.78%
Median annual bill
$3,547
Median home value
$457,600
Rank in Florida
25of 67

Estimated annual bill by home value

Home valueEstimated billPer month
$200,000$1,560$130
$300,000$2,340$195
$400,000$3,120$260
$500,000$3,900$325
$750,000$5,850$488
$1,000,000$7,800$650
At the county median effective rate of 0.78%, before exemptions. Jurisdictions inside the county differ; use the estimator for a specific home value and exemption.

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St. Johns County compared with Florida and the US

AreaEffective rateMedian billMedian home value
St. Johns County0.78%$3,547$457,600
Florida median0.79%$2,555$325,000
United States median0.98%$2,969n/a

Florida statewide: Homestead exemption of up to $50,000: the first $25,000 applies to all levies including schools, and an additional exemption of up to $25,000 applies to assessed value above $50,000 for non-school levies. The Save Our Homes cap limits assessed value growth on a homestead to 3% or the CPI change, whichever is lower. Apply to the county property appraiser by March 1.

Due dates and payment

Florida statewide: bills mailed November 1; 4% discount in November declining to 0% in March; delinquent April 1. Confirm the local schedule with the St. Johns County tax office.

Appealing your assessment

25 days from the mailing of the TRIM notice in August. Bring recent sales of comparable homes, photos of condition issues, and any error in the record such as square footage or lot size. How to appeal, step by step.

How Florida assesses value

Just (market) value set January 1 by the county property appraiser, less exemptions.

Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value. Rules: Florida Department of Revenue, Property Tax Exemptions and Save Our Homes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in St. Johns County, FL?

The median effective property tax rate in St. Johns County is 0.78% of home value, below the Florida median of 0.79% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $3,547 a year on a median home value of $457,600 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).

How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in St. Johns County?

About $3,120 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.78%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.

When are property taxes due in St. Johns County?

Florida statewide: bills mailed November 1; 4% discount in November declining to 0% in March; delinquent April 1. Check the St. Johns County tax office for the exact local dates.

How do I appeal a property tax assessment in St. Johns County?

25 days from the mailing of the TRIM notice in August. Appeals in Florida start with the county assessor or appraisal review board.

How does St. Johns County compare with the rest of Florida?

St. Johns County ranks 25 of 67 Florida counties by effective rate. The Florida median is 0.79% and the median bill is $2,555.