Florida County Property Tax Guide 2026

Florida offers some of the most favorable property tax rates in the nation, with no state income tax and homestead exemptions up to $50,000. This guide covers all verified counties with detailed tax information.

Major Metro Areas

1.2% - 1.5%

Combined effective rate

  • • Miami-Dade, Broward, Orange
  • • Higher services & amenities
  • • Strong growth areas
  • • Tourism-driven revenues

Rural & Small Counties

0.8% - 1.1%

Combined effective rate

  • • Pinellas, Hillsborough counties
  • • Lower service requirements
  • • Agricultural exemptions
  • • Retiree-friendly rates

Florida Counties

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CountyRatePopulationAnnual Tax on $400K Home*
1.75%2,701,000$7,000
Broward County

Major Metro

1.50%1,950,000$6,000
1.34%1,560,000$5,360
1.78%1,459,000$7,120
Orange County

Major Metro

1.90%1,511,000$7,600
Pinellas County

Large County

0.76%959,000$3,040
Duval County

Major Metro

1.14%1,016,000$4,560
Lee County

Large County

1.50%860,959$6,000
Polk County

Large County

1.40%852,878$5,600
Brevard County

Large County

0.95%658,447$3,800
Pasco County

Large County

1.24%659,114$4,960
Volusia County

Large County

1.13%602,772$4,520

*Estimated tax on $400,000 home before homestead exemption. With Florida's homestead exemption ($50,000 total), the taxable value would be $350,000. Actual bills vary based on municipality, special districts, and specific exemptions.

Florida Tax Benefits

Homestead Exemption:Up to $50,000
Senior Exemption:Additional $50,000
Veterans Exemption:Up to $5,000
State Income Tax:$0
Save the Homestead Cap:3% annual increase max

Typical Tax Components

County:0.3% - 0.6%
School District:0.4% - 0.7%
Municipality:0.1% - 0.4%
Special Districts:0.1% - 0.3%
Total Typical:0.8% - 1.5%
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