DeSoto County Property Taxes
DeSoto County, Florida
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
29.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$110/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.87%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$151,500
State avg ▼ $257,245
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,382
$115/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,291
$108/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#58
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in DeSoto County, Florida
DeSoto County has Florida's highest tax rate
DeSoto County's effective tax rate of 0.873% substantially exceeds the national median of 0.731%, ranking it in the top 15% of U.S. counties by rate. With median home values of $151,500, residents pay $1,322 annually—about half the national median property tax of $2,690.
Florida's most expensive tax burden
DeSoto County ranks highest among Florida counties at 0.873%, significantly above the state average of 0.731%. The median annual property tax here is $1,322 compared to Florida's statewide median of $1,885.
DeSoto outpaces all regional competitors
DeSoto County's 0.873% effective rate far exceeds every comparison county: Duval (0.779%), Columbia (0.743%), Clay (0.739%), Dixie (0.738%), Citrus (0.591%), and Escambia (0.600%). Its high rate reflects regional tax pressures.
What $151,500 home costs annually
On DeSoto County's median home value of $151,500, residents pay approximately $1,322 per year in property taxes. With mortgage-related costs factored in, annual taxes rise to around $1,382.
Appeal if your assessment seems high
Many Florida homeowners are overassessed relative to market value, and DeSoto 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 DeSoto 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.
DeSoto County has an effective property tax rate of 0.87%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,322. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on DeSoto County's current rate, or contact the DeSoto County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How DeSoto County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
DeSoto County
0.87%
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.