Osceola County Property Taxes
Osceola County, Florida
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
32.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$208/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.79%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$317,600
State avg ▲ $257,245
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,574
$215/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,273
$189/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#46
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Osceola County, Florida
Osceola taxes above national average
Osceola's effective tax rate of 0.786% exceeds the national median of 0.71%, placing the county in the upper tier nationally. The median property tax of $2,498 falls just below the national median of $2,690, reflecting higher home values in the county ($317,600) compared to the national median ($281,900).
Among Florida's highest tax rates
Osceola ranks above the Florida state average effective rate of 0.731%, making it one of the pricier counties to own property statewide. The median tax of $2,498 significantly outpaces Florida's median of $1,885, a 33% premium.
Higher than Polk and Pasco peers
Osceola's 0.786% rate outpaces neighboring Polk County (0.737%) and Pasco County (0.763%). However, the county's median home value of $317,600 positions it in the mid-range for Central Florida property markets.
Expect $2,498 annual property tax
On Osceola's median home value of $317,600, homeowners pay roughly $2,498 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that annual bill climbs to $2,574 once county taxes and fees apply.
Your assessment may be too high
Many Osceola homeowners are overassessed relative to comparable properties in the county. Consider filing an appeal with the property appraiser's office—you may discover savings of hundreds of dollars annually.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Osceola 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.
Osceola County has an effective property tax rate of 0.79%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $2,498. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Osceola County's current rate, or contact the Osceola County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Osceola County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Osceola 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.