Lee County Property Taxes
Lee County, Florida
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
43.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$225/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.83%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$326,300
State avg ▲ $257,245
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,773
$231/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,593
$216/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#56
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lee County, Florida
Lee County taxes rank above national median
Lee County's effective tax rate of 0.827% surpasses the national median of 0.71%, though its median tax bill of $2,699 matches the national median almost exactly. This positions Lee as a higher-tax county, reflecting robust property values in Southwest Florida's booming real estate market.
Among Florida's highest-tax counties
Lee County's effective rate of 0.827% ranks above Florida's 0.731% average, placing it in the upper tier statewide. Its median tax of $2,699 tops the state median of $1,885 by 43%, driven by strong coastal property appreciation in Fort Myers and Cape Coral.
Competing with Manatee for highest regional taxes
Lee's 0.827% rate matches Manatee County (0.793% for comparison), and both exceed inland counties like Lake (0.793%) and Lafayette (0.646%). The median tax of $2,699 is the highest among the eight-county survey, reflecting Lee's status as a dynamic growth market.
What median homes cost in annual taxes
A homeowner with a median-valued property of $326,300 pays roughly $2,699 annually in property taxes—about $225 per month. With mortgage-related fees, annual property tax obligations can reach $2,773, making Lee one of Florida's costlier markets for tax burden.
Challenge inflated assessments on high-value homes
High-value properties are especially prone to assessment errors; Lee County homeowners with homes valued above market can appeal to lower their tax liability. With median homes at $326,300, even a 5% valuation correction could save over $1,300 annually.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Lee 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.
Lee County has an effective property tax rate of 0.83%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $2,699. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Lee County's current rate, or contact the Lee County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Lee County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lee County
0.83%
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.