Hernando County Property Taxes
Hernando County, Florida
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
8.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$144/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.72%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$240,700
State avg ▼ $257,245
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,919
$160/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,435
$120/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#26
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Hernando County, Florida
Hernando's rate beats U.S. median comfortably
Hernando County's 0.720% effective tax rate sits about 22% below the national median of 0.92%, placing it in the lower half of taxed counties nationwide. At $1,732 median annual property tax, residents pay 35% less than the national median of $2,690.
Just below Florida's statewide average
Hernando's 0.720% rate trails Florida's 0.731% average by a slim margin, ranking it near the middle of the state's 67 counties. The county's $1,732 median tax falls short of Florida's $1,885 average.
Competitive with Southwest Florida peers
Hernando's 0.720% rate sits nearly equal to Highlands County (0.728%) and outperforms larger Hillsborough County (0.836%). It runs higher than rural Holmes (0.520%) and Jackson (0.549%), reflecting its more developed coastal character.
Typical annual tax on $240K home
A Hernando County homeowner with a $240,700 median-valued home pays approximately $1,732 per year in property taxes. With mortgage-related assessments factored in, that rises to roughly $1,919.
Appeal your assessment if unsure
One in six to seven homeowners holds an inflated property assessment, often due to outdated valuations or data errors. Hernando County residents can request a free reassessment through the Property Appraiser's office if they suspect overvaluation.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Hernando 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.
Hernando County has an effective property tax rate of 0.72%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,732. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Hernando County's current rate, or contact the Hernando County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Hernando County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hernando County
0.72%
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.