Lake County Property Taxes
Lake County, Florida
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
21.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$190/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.79%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$287,900
State avg ▲ $257,245
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,560
$213/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,840
$153/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#49
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lake County, Florida
Lake County taxes slightly above national average
Lake County's effective tax rate of 0.793% exceeds the national median of 0.71%, and its median tax bill of $2,284 sits below the national median of $2,690. This positions Lake as a moderate-tax county—higher than rural Florida but more affordable than many suburban markets nationally.
Middle of the pack in Florida
Lake County's effective rate of 0.793% runs above Florida's 0.731% average, ranking it in the upper-middle tier statewide. Its median tax of $2,284 exceeds the state median of $1,885 by roughly 21%, reflecting stronger property values rather than aggressive tax policy.
Higher than rural counties, lower than booming coasts
Lake's 0.793% rate exceeds Lafayette (0.646%) and Levy (0.648%), but trails the coastal growth corridors of Lee (0.827%) and Manatee (0.793%). Its median tax of $2,284 places it in the middle of the region, reflecting the county's mix of retiree communities and suburban development.
Typical annual tax on Lake properties
A homeowner with a median-valued home of $287,900 pays approximately $2,284 in annual property taxes—roughly $190 per month. Those with mortgages typically see an additional $276 added to their annual payment, reaching $2,560 total.
Appeal if your assessment feels high
Even stable counties like Lake experience assessment errors; overassessed homeowners can file formal value appeals to reduce their tax burden. With median homes valued near $288,000, even a modest appeal could save hundreds in annual taxes.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Lake 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.
Lake County has an effective property tax rate of 0.79%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $2,284. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Lake County's current rate, or contact the Lake County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Lake County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lake County
0.79%
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.