Marion County Property Taxes
Marion County, Florida
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
12% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$138/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.75%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$220,800
State avg ▼ $257,245
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,846
$154/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,443
$120/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#38
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Marion County, Florida
Marion's tax rate trails the nation
Marion County's effective tax rate of 0.751% sits below the national average, meaning homeowners here pay less than most Americans on a percentage basis. The county's median property tax of $1,659 is substantially lower than the national median of $2,690, reflecting both a lower tax rate and lower home values in the area.
Marion ranks middle of the pack statewide
Marion County's effective rate of 0.751% sits just slightly above Florida's state average of 0.731%, placing it near the middle of Florida's 67 counties. The county's median tax bill of $1,659 falls well below the state median of $1,885, largely due to lower property values.
Comparable to nearby central Florida counties
Marion County's 0.751% rate closely matches Orange County's 0.780% to the south and sits between Okeechobee County (0.754%) to the southwest and the state average. For a $220,800 median home, Marion residents pay roughly $300-400 less annually than neighbors in higher-value areas like Orange County.
What Marion homeowners actually pay
A homeowner with Marion County's median-value property of $220,800 pays approximately $1,659 in annual property taxes at the county's 0.751% effective rate. With a mortgage, that bill rises to about $1,846 when factoring in tax escrow and related costs.
Many Marion owners could appeal assessments
Research shows that a significant portion of homeowners are assessed above market value, making them eligible to appeal for reduced tax bills at no upfront cost. If you believe your home's assessed value is inflated, Marion County's property appraiser office can guide you through a free challenge process that could lower your annual taxes.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Marion 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.
Marion County has an effective property tax rate of 0.75%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,659. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Marion County's current rate, or contact the Marion County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Marion County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Marion County
0.75%
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.