Clay County Property Taxes

Clay County, Florida

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

10.3% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$173/mo escrow

#36 of 67 counties in Florida

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.74%

vs. Florida Avg10.3% above
vs. National Avg22.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$281,500

State avg $257,245

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,273

$189/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,762

$147/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#36

of 67 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Clay County, Florida

Clay County taxes slightly above average

At 0.739%, Clay County's effective tax rate edges above the national median of 0.731%, placing it in the upper-middle 50% of U.S. counties. Homeowners pay $2,080 annually on a median home valued at $281,500—close to the national median home price of $281,900.

Just above Florida's typical rate

Clay County ranks slightly above average among Florida counties with a 0.739% effective rate compared to the state average of 0.731%. Annual taxes here average $2,080 versus Florida's statewide median of $1,885.

Higher taxes than most regional peers

Clay County's 0.739% rate tops Citrus (0.591%) and Escambia (0.600%) counties but matches Columbia County's 0.743%. It significantly undercuts Duval County's 0.779% effective rate.

What $281,500 home costs annually

On Clay County's median home value of $281,500, residents pay approximately $2,080 per year in property taxes. Including mortgage-related taxes, annual costs rise to about $2,273.

Appeal if your assessment seems high

Many Florida homeowners are overassessed relative to market value, and Clay County residents can file an appeal with the Property Appraiser's office. The process is typically free and could lower your taxable assessment.

Tax Rate Details

Understanding Millage Rates in Clay 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.

Clay County has an effective property tax rate of 0.74%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $2,080. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Clay County's current rate, or contact the Clay County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.

How Clay County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Clay County$2,080
Florida State Average$1,885
National Average$1,924

Clay County

0.74%

Effective rate

Florida Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Clay County, Florida?
The effective property tax rate in Clay County, Florida is 0.74%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
What is the millage rate in Clay County, Florida?
The millage rate (also called mill rate) is the property tax rate expressed as dollars per $1,000 of assessed property value. In Florida, property taxes are calculated by multiplying your assessed property value by the total millage rate, which includes levies from the county, city, school district, and special districts. Clay County has an effective property tax rate of 0.74%, which translates to a median annual tax bill of $2,080. To find the exact millage rate breakdown for your property, check with the Clay County tax assessor's office.
How much are property taxes in Clay County?
The median annual property tax payment in Clay County is $2,080. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,273, while those without a mortgage pay $1,762.
How does Clay County compare to the Florida average?
Clay County's effective tax rate of 0.74% is higher than the Florida state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Clay County is $2,080, compared to the state average of $1,885.
What is the median home value in Clay County, Florida?
The median home value in Clay County, Florida is $281,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Clay County property tax rate higher than the Florida average?
Clay County's effective property tax rate of 0.74% is higher than the Florida average of 0.73%. This difference of 0.01% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Clay County rank for property taxes in Florida?
Clay County ranks #36 out of 67 counties in Florida by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.74% and median annual tax of $2,080, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.