TaxBy County

Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County, Florida

Effective Tax Rate

0.88%

Median Annual Tax

$3,600

How Palm Beach County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Palm Beach County$3,600
Florida State Average$1,885
National Average$1,924

Palm Beach County

0.88%

Effective rate

Florida Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$3,871

per year

Without Mortgage

$3,209

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$3,600

Monthly Escrow

$300

Effective Rate

0.88%

vs. Florida State Average▲ 91% above
vs. National Average▲ 33.8% above
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Palm Beach County, Florida?
The effective property tax rate in Palm Beach County, Florida is 0.88%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Palm Beach County?
The median annual property tax payment in Palm Beach County is $3,600. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,871, while those without a mortgage pay $3,209.
How does Palm Beach County compare to the Florida average?
Palm Beach County's effective tax rate of 0.88% is higher than the Florida state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Palm Beach County is $3,600, compared to the state average of $1,885.
What is the median home value in Palm Beach County, Florida?
The median home value in Palm Beach County, Florida is $407,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Florida?
Property taxes in Florida are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Charlotte County(FL)

Rate0.89%
Median Tax$2,581

Liberty County(FL)

Rate0.88%
Median Tax$1,031

Madison County(FL)

Rate0.88%
Median Tax$928

DeSoto County(FL)

Rate0.87%
Median Tax$1,322
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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.

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