Santa Rosa County Property Taxes
Santa Rosa County, Florida
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$151/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.60%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$302,100
State avg ▲ $257,245
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,980
$165/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,461
$122/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#13
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Santa Rosa County, Florida
Santa Rosa has Florida's lowest tax rate
Santa Rosa County's 0.599% effective tax rate is among the lowest in the entire nation, well below the national median of 0.71%. The median property tax of $1,809 falls below the national median of $2,690, making Santa Rosa an exceptional value for homeowners.
Best tax deal in Florida by far
Santa Rosa's 0.599% effective rate is significantly below Florida's state average of 0.731%, earning it the title of most tax-friendly county in the state. The median annual tax of $1,809 is nearly 4% below the state median of $1,885.
Clear winner in Northwest Florida
Santa Rosa's 0.599% rate vastly undercuts neighboring counties and competing regions throughout the Panhandle. The county offers unmatched tax savings for homeowners seeking affordable property ownership.
Lowest taxes on median $302K home
On Santa Rosa's median home value of $302,100, homeowners pay just $1,809 per year—the lowest rate of any county examined here. With a mortgage, the figure rises to $1,980.
Even low rates benefit from review
Santa Rosa's excellent tax rate doesn't preclude assessment errors—overvaluation can happen anywhere. A quick appeal filing costs nothing and ensures your property is valued fairly.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Santa Rosa 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.
Santa Rosa County has an effective property tax rate of 0.60%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,809. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Santa Rosa County's current rate, or contact the Santa Rosa County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Santa Rosa County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Santa Rosa County
0.60%
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.