Alachua County Property Taxes
Alachua County, Florida
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
39.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$219/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.98%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$266,800
State avg ▲ $257,245
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,821
$235/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,319
$193/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#65
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Alachua County, Florida
Alachua taxes run high nationally
Alachua's effective tax rate of 0.983% exceeds the national median of 0.73%, placing the county in roughly the 70th percentile nationally. The median property tax here is $2,623, nearly matching the national median of $2,690, despite a lower median home value of $266,800 versus $281,900 nationwide.
Among Florida's pricier tax counties
Alachua ranks among the higher-tax counties in Florida, with an effective rate of 0.983% well above the state average of 0.731%. The county's median tax of $2,623 exceeds the state average of $1,885 by $738 annually.
Alachua outpaces nearby counties
Alachua's 0.983% rate significantly exceeds neighboring Bradford County at 0.567% and Bay County at 0.597%. Only Broward County, a major metropolitan area, taxes higher at 0.949%, making Alachua one of Florida's steepest tax burdens.
Your annual tax bill in Alachua
On a median-valued home of $266,800, Alachua homeowners pay roughly $2,623 annually in property taxes. With mortgage-related fees included, that bill rises to approximately $2,821 per year.
Challenge your assessment today
Thousands of Alachua homeowners are overassessed, paying more than their property warrants. Filing an informal appeal with the Property Appraiser's office costs nothing and could reduce your tax burden significantly.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Alachua County
In Florida, property taxes are expressed as a millage rate (also called a mill rate). One mill equals $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. Your total property tax bill is determined by adding together the millage rates set by the county, city or municipality, school district, and any special districts.
In Florida, property is assessed at just value (market value), but homestead exemptions can reduce taxable value by $50,000 or more. The millage rate is applied to the taxable value after exemptions. Florida counties, cities, school districts, and special districts each levy their own millage rates.
Alachua County has an effective property tax rate of 0.98%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $2,623. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Alachua County's current rate, or contact the Alachua County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Alachua County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Alachua County
0.98%
Effective rate
Florida Avg
0.73%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.