Property Tax in Florida by County
The typical Florida homeowner pays $2,555 per year in property taxes, with a median home value of $325,000 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023). This page lists the same figures for each of the state's 67 counties with published Census data. That state median is about 14% lower than the US median of $2,969.
The extremes inside Florida are far apart: Monroe County, FL records the state's highest median bill at $3,943, while Holmes County, FL records the lowest at $527. Home values explain much of that distance, with local district rates explaining the rest.
Looking across the state, 7 of 67 counties with published data have a median tax bill above the US median of $2,969. The middle county figure in Florida — the median of the county medians — is $1,709, and county medians range from $527 in Holmes County to $3,943 in Monroe County, a spread that shows how local the tax burden is even within one state.
For orientation: the county with the most residents is Miami-Dade County (2,685,296 people), and the county covering the most land is Collier County (1,997 square miles). Their own tax and value medians are in the table below.
Where people live in Florida: Miami-Dade County leads with 2,685,296 residents (median tax $3,516, median home $425,400), followed by Broward County (1,946,127; $3,610 on $380,400) and Palm Beach County (1,507,453; $3,600 on $407,300).
Florida counties: median property tax
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County, FL | $3,943 | $723,800 | 0.55% | 81,840 |
| Broward County, FL | $3,610 | $380,400 | 0.95% | 1,946,127 |
| Palm Beach County, FL | $3,600 | $407,300 | 0.88% | 1,507,453 |
| St. Johns County, FL | $3,547 | $457,600 | 0.78% | 292,243 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL | $3,516 | $425,400 | 0.83% | 2,685,296 |
| Collier County, FL | $3,219 | $486,800 | 0.66% | 387,681 |
| Martin County, FL | $3,120 | $386,500 | 0.81% | 160,464 |
| Sumter County, FL | $2,940 | $356,000 | 0.83% | 137,536 |
| St. Lucie County, FL | $2,893 | $305,800 | 0.95% | 346,237 |
| Manatee County, FL | $2,853 | $359,800 | 0.79% | 416,020 |
| Sarasota County, FL | $2,826 | $373,100 | 0.76% | 449,011 |
| Orange County, FL | $2,795 | $358,300 | 0.78% | 1,440,471 |
| Hillsborough County, FL | $2,787 | $333,300 | 0.84% | 1,489,634 |
| Lee County, FL | $2,699 | $326,300 | 0.83% | 792,692 |
| Flagler County, FL | $2,628 | $333,400 | 0.79% | 121,710 |
| Alachua County, FL | $2,623 | $266,800 | 0.98% | 281,751 |
| Charlotte County, FL | $2,581 | $291,000 | 0.89% | 195,083 |
| Nassau County, FL | $2,558 | $351,100 | 0.73% | 94,653 |
| Osceola County, FL | $2,498 | $317,600 | 0.79% | 406,943 |
| Seminole County, FL | $2,493 | $357,300 | 0.70% | 474,912 |
| Pinellas County, FL | $2,324 | $319,000 | 0.73% | 960,565 |
| Leon County, FL | $2,305 | $279,800 | 0.82% | 295,335 |
| Indian River County, FL | $2,288 | $314,700 | 0.73% | 163,856 |
| Lake County, FL | $2,284 | $287,900 | 0.79% | 398,696 |
| Volusia County, FL | $2,179 | $278,000 | 0.78% | 568,229 |
| Duval County, FL | $2,142 | $274,900 | 0.78% | 1,007,189 |
| Brevard County, FL | $2,139 | $304,400 | 0.70% | 620,533 |
| Clay County, FL | $2,080 | $281,500 | 0.74% | 223,436 |
| Pasco County, FL | $2,028 | $265,800 | 0.76% | 588,758 |
| Okaloosa County, FL | $1,948 | $324,800 | 0.60% | 214,281 |
| Santa Rosa County, FL | $1,809 | $302,100 | 0.60% | 193,719 |
| Polk County, FL | $1,769 | $240,000 | 0.74% | 760,961 |
| Hernando County, FL | $1,732 | $240,700 | 0.72% | 201,512 |
| Walton County, FL | $1,709 | $376,400 | 0.45% | 79,846 |
| Marion County, FL | $1,659 | $220,800 | 0.75% | 387,697 |
| Bay County, FL | $1,653 | $276,900 | 0.60% | 181,368 |
| Franklin County, FL | $1,572 | $254,300 | 0.62% | 12,418 |
| Hendry County, FL | $1,519 | $189,700 | 0.80% | 40,798 |
| Baker County, FL | $1,410 | $225,000 | 0.63% | 28,186 |
| Wakulla County, FL | $1,408 | $216,300 | 0.65% | 34,608 |
| Escambia County, FL | $1,406 | $234,200 | 0.60% | 323,275 |
| Columbia County, FL | $1,385 | $186,400 | 0.74% | 70,755 |
| Hardee County, FL | $1,358 | $129,400 | 1.05% | 25,508 |
| Okeechobee County, FL | $1,349 | $179,000 | 0.75% | 40,249 |
| Jefferson County, FL | $1,348 | $198,800 | 0.68% | 14,713 |
| Gulf County, FL | $1,334 | $235,700 | 0.57% | 14,772 |
| DeSoto County, FL | $1,322 | $151,500 | 0.87% | 34,719 |
| Citrus County, FL | $1,320 | $223,200 | 0.59% | 158,693 |
| Gilchrist County, FL | $1,301 | $191,000 | 0.68% | 18,494 |
| Highlands County, FL | $1,295 | $177,900 | 0.73% | 103,808 |
| Putnam County, FL | $1,196 | $147,300 | 0.81% | 74,235 |
| Suwannee County, FL | $1,169 | $160,900 | 0.73% | 44,484 |
| Glades County, FL | $1,163 | $114,800 | 1.01% | 12,324 |
| Levy County, FL | $1,110 | $171,400 | 0.65% | 44,276 |
| Liberty County, FL | $1,031 | $117,600 | 0.88% | 7,650 |
| Bradford County, FL | $1,022 | $180,300 | 0.57% | 27,888 |
| Union County, FL | $931 | $160,400 | 0.58% | 15,551 |
| Madison County, FL | $928 | $105,900 | 0.88% | 18,113 |
| Gadsden County, FL | $854 | $154,700 | 0.55% | 43,642 |
| Lafayette County, FL | $850 | $131,600 | 0.65% | 8,035 |
| Hamilton County, FL | $806 | $110,400 | 0.73% | 13,445 |
| Washington County, FL | $787 | $156,000 | 0.50% | 25,259 |
| Calhoun County, FL | $743 | $134,000 | 0.55% | 13,593 |
| Taylor County, FL | $724 | $100,200 | 0.72% | 21,422 |
| Dixie County, FL | $715 | $96,900 | 0.74% | 16,952 |
| Jackson County, FL | $625 | $113,900 | 0.55% | 47,652 |
| Holmes County, FL | $527 | $101,400 | 0.52% | 19,626 |
*Derived rate = median taxes paid ÷ median home value — an estimate from two survey medians, not an official rate. Counties in bold detail pages are linked; all figures: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023.
How assessment and appeals work in Florida
Property tax in Florida is administered locally. As in almost every state, the process starts with an assessment: a local assessor (in most places a county official) estimates the market value of your property. That value, minus any exemptions you qualify for — homestead exemptions are the most common — is multiplied by the combined rates of the local taxing districts where the property sits: typically the county, a municipality, a school district, and sometimes special districts such as fire or water districts.
If your assessment notice shows a value that looks too high, you can usually appeal. Start by asking the assessor's office for your property record card and checking it for simple errors — wrong square footage, an extra bathroom, a missed exemption. If the value still looks wrong, gather evidence: recent sales of similar homes nearby, or an independent appraisal. Appeals go to the local review board named on your notice, and the deadline on that notice controls — appeal windows are typically short.
One caution applies everywhere in Florida: the median figures on this page describe the typical owner-occupied household across the whole state. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, your exemptions, and your exact combination of local districts, so use these numbers as a benchmark and confirm specifics with your county assessor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Florida?
The median real estate tax paid in Florida is $2,555 per year, on a median home value of $325,000 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
Which Florida county has the highest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Monroe County has the highest median real estate taxes paid at $3,943 per year.
Which Florida county has the lowest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Holmes County has the lowest median real estate taxes paid at $527 per year.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Florida?
Assessments in Florida are handled locally, usually by the county assessor or an equivalent local office. If you believe your assessed value is too high, request your property record card, check it for errors, and file an appeal with the local board named on your assessment notice before the deadline printed on that notice — appeal windows are short, often 30 to 90 days.