Gulf County Property Taxes
Gulf County, Florida
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
29.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$111/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.57%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$235,700
State avg ▼ $257,245
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,440
$120/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,187
$99/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#8
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Gulf County, Florida
Gulf County taxes well below national norm
Gulf County's effective tax rate of 0.566% ranks among Florida's lowest and sits well below the national median. The median property tax of $1,334 is half the national median of $2,690, offering Gulf County homeowners exceptional affordability.
Among Florida's most affordable counties
Gulf ranks in Florida's bottom tier for property tax burden at just 0.566% effective rate, 22% below the state average of 0.731%. Its median property tax of $1,334 is 29% lower than the state median of $1,885.
Cheapest taxes in Big Bend and Panhandle
Gulf County's 0.566% rate ties with Franklin County's rate and beats Gilchrist, Hamilton, and Flagler counties significantly. For coastal property on the Gulf of Mexico, Gulf County offers remarkably low tax rates compared to similar waterfront communities statewide.
Median home: $1,334 per year in taxes
A homeowner with a $235,700 median-valued home in Gulf County pays approximately $1,334 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, the bill is $1,440; without one, it drops to $1,187.
Verify your assessment against market sales
Gulf County's low overall tax burden shouldn't discourage homeowners from checking if their assessed value aligns with recent comparable sales. Filing a Value Adjustment Board appeal could provide additional savings if your home's assessment exceeds current market conditions.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Gulf 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.
Gulf County has an effective property tax rate of 0.57%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,334. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Gulf County's current rate, or contact the Gulf County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Gulf County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Gulf County
0.57%
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.