Polk County Property Taxes
Polk County, Florida
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
6.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$147/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.74%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$240,000
State avg ▼ $257,245
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,111
$176/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,291
$108/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#34
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Polk County, Florida
Polk taxes moderate by national standards
Polk County's 0.737% effective tax rate sits comfortably above the national median of 0.71% but remains reasonable nationally. The median property tax of $1,769 falls well below the national median of $2,690, reflecting Polk's more affordable home market at $240,000.
Slightly above Florida's state average
Polk's 0.737% effective rate nudges above Florida's state average of 0.731%, making it a very competitive county to own property. The median annual tax of $1,769 is only 6% above the state median of $1,885, among the lowest in Central Florida.
Best value among Central Florida peers
Polk's 0.737% rate beats Osceola (0.786%) and Pasco (0.763%), offering homeowners the lowest effective tax burden in the region. Combined with below-average home values, Polk is a standout for affordability.
Just $1,769 annually on median home
On Polk's median home value of $240,000, homeowners pay approximately $1,769 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, costs rise to $2,111 once all assessments apply.
Check for overassessment—savings possible
Even in affordable, lower-tax counties like Polk, assessment errors occur regularly. A no-cost appeal to the property appraiser could uncover additional tax relief on your home.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Polk 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.
Polk County has an effective property tax rate of 0.74%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,769. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Polk County's current rate, or contact the Polk County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Polk County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Polk County
0.74%
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.