Leon County Property Taxes
Leon County, Florida
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
22.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$192/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.82%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$279,800
State avg ▲ $257,245
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,415
$201/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,094
$175/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#53
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Leon County, Florida
Leon County taxes exceed national norms
Leon County's effective tax rate of 0.824% surpasses the national median of 0.71%, and its median tax of $2,305 sits below the national median of $2,690. This reflects moderate property values paired with above-average tax rates, a pattern common in state capital regions.
High-tax county in Florida
Leon County's effective rate of 0.824% exceeds Florida's 0.731% average, placing it among the state's higher-tax jurisdictions. Its median tax of $2,305 tops the state median of $1,885 by 22%, largely due to Tallahassee's role as the state capital and government employment hub.
Highest taxes in the north-central cluster
Leon's 0.824% rate ranks above all other surveyed north-central counties, including Liberty (0.877%), Madison (0.876%), Lafayette (0.646%), and Levy (0.648%). Its median tax of $2,305 reflects higher property values driven by Tallahassee's stable, white-collar economy.
Annual taxes on Leon County homes
A homeowner with a median-valued property of $279,800 pays approximately $2,305 in annual property taxes—roughly $192 per month. With mortgage fees, the total can reach $2,415, placing Leon among the pricier Florida counties for tax obligations.
Review your assessment against recent sales
Leon County homeowners should verify their assessed value against comparable recent sales; overassessments are common even in stable markets. Filing a value appeal can reduce your annual tax burden, particularly if your home hasn't appreciated at the same pace as the county average.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Leon 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.
Leon County has an effective property tax rate of 0.82%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $2,305. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Leon County's current rate, or contact the Leon County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Leon County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Leon County
0.82%
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.