--- title: "Florida Property Tax Calculator (0.75% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Florida homeowners pay a median $2,993 a year in property tax on a median home value of $396,900, an effective rate of 0.75%: the 26th lowest of the 50 states and DC and 15% below the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Florida home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/florida --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Florida property tax calculator Florida homeowners pay a median $2,993 a year in property tax on a median home value of $396,900, an effective rate of 0.75%: the 26th lowest of the 50 states and DC and 15% below the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $2,993 $249 a month at 0.7541% - Median tax paid in Florida: $2,993 - Median home value there: $396,900 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $3,534 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Florida property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 0.75%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $1,508 | $126 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $2,262 | $189 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $3,016 | $251 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $3,771 | $314 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $5,656 | $471 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $7,541 | $628 | $8,905 | ## Florida vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Florida | 0.75% | $2,993 | $396,900 | | [Georgia](/property-tax-calculator/georgia) | 0.74% | $2,554 | $343,300 | | [Alabama](/property-tax-calculator/alabama) | 0.38% | $890 | $233,300 | ## What Florida homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $2,993 (21st highest of 51); $3,353 for homes with a mortgage and $2,550 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $396,900, so a typical home pays about $249 a month. - 6,220,116 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: Florida has no tax on wage income; sales tax averages 6.98% with local taxes ([Florida sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/florida)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [Florida revenue department](https://floridarevenue.com) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## Florida property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in Florida? The effective rate is 0.75% of home value: the median tax paid ($2,993) divided by the median home value ($396,900), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Florida? About $2,262 a year ($189 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does Florida have high property taxes? Florida has the 26th lowest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 26 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 21st highest median bill. ### Can I deduct Florida property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for Florida - [Florida paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/florida) - [Florida income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/florida) - [Florida sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/florida) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)