Santa Rosa County, Florida Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Florida. Population: 56,986.
The median annual property tax in Santa Rosa County is $1,809, which is 4% lower than the Florida state average and 6% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.60% on a median home value of $302,100. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,809
-4% vs State
-6% vs US
Median Home Value
$302,100
+17% vs State
+43% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.60%
-18% vs State
-37% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,980
$165/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,461
$122/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,809 +6.5% | 0.60% |
| 2022 | $1,698 +13.0% | 0.62% |
| 2021 | $1,502 +6.2% | 0.65% |
| 2020 | $1,414 +1.1% | 0.66% |
| 2019 | $1,399 | 0.70% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$88,968
per year
Monthly Tax
$151
per month
Other Counties in Florida
Highlands County
Tax: $1,295/yr Rate: 0.73%
Liberty County
Tax: $1,031/yr Rate: 0.88%
Brevard County
Tax: $2,139/yr Rate: 0.70%
Palm Beach County
Tax: $3,600/yr Rate: 0.88%
Flagler County
Tax: $2,628/yr Rate: 0.79%
Union County
Tax: $931/yr Rate: 0.58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Santa Rosa County, Florida? ▼
The median annual property tax in Santa Rosa County is $1,809 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.60% on a median home value of $302,100.
How does Santa Rosa County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Santa Rosa County are 6% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.60% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Santa Rosa County? ▼
In Santa Rosa County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,980 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,461. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Santa Rosa County? ▼
Property taxes in Santa Rosa County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $88,968. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.