Hardee County Property Taxes
Hardee County, Florida
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
28% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$113/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.05%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$129,400
State avg ▼ $257,245
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,693
$141/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,118
$93/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#67
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Hardee County, Florida
Hardee has one of Florida's highest rates
Hardee County's effective tax rate of 1.050% ranks among the highest in Florida and well above the national median. The median property tax of $1,358 reflects the county's steep taxation of modest home values, creating a real burden for residents.
Second-highest taxes in the state
Hardee ranks second-highest in Florida for property tax rate at 1.050%, just behind Glades County at 1.013%, and 44% above the state average of 0.731%. Its median property tax of $1,358 is 72% above the state median of $1,885 relative to home values.
Heaviest burden in South Central Florida
Hardee's 1.050% rate rivals only Glades County statewide and far exceeds surrounding rural counties like DeSoto and Polk. For homeowners with modest incomes in this agricultural region, Hardee's tax rate represents an unusually heavy burden.
Median home: $1,358 in annual taxes
A homeowner with a $129,400 median-valued home in Hardee County pays approximately $1,358 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, the bill climbs to $1,693; without one, it falls to $1,118.
Appeal your assessment—savings are critical
With the state's second-highest tax rate, Hardee County homeowners should absolutely challenge overassessments. If your assessed value exceeds comparable recent sales in your area, a Value Adjustment Board appeal could recoup hundreds annually and ease the county's heavy tax burden.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Hardee 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.
Hardee County has an effective property tax rate of 1.05%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,358. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Hardee County's current rate, or contact the Hardee County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Hardee County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hardee County
1.05%
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.