10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Florida
If you are comparing property taxes across Florida, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Walton County, comes in at 0.45% — 0.33% lower than the Florida average (0.79%). The statewide effective rate is 0.79%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walton County | 0.45% | $1,709 | $376,400 |
| 2 | Washington County | 0.50% | $787 | $156,000 |
| 3 | Holmes County | 0.52% | $527 | $101,400 |
| 4 | Monroe County | 0.54% | $3,943 | $723,800 |
| 5 | Jackson County | 0.55% | $625 | $113,900 |
| 6 | Gadsden County | 0.55% | $854 | $154,700 |
| 7 | Calhoun County | 0.55% | $743 | $134,000 |
| 8 | Gulf County | 0.57% | $1,334 | $235,700 |
| 9 | Bradford County | 0.57% | $1,022 | $180,300 |
| 10 | Union County | 0.58% | $931 | $160,400 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in Florida often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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