Sarasota County Property Taxes
Sarasota County, Florida
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
49.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$236/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.76%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$373,100
State avg ▲ $257,245
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,839
$237/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,813
$234/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#40
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Sarasota County, Florida
Sarasota taxes above national average
Sarasota County's 0.757% effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 0.71%, placing it firmly in the higher-tax tier nationally. The median property tax of $2,826 surpasses the national median of $2,690 by 5%, reflecting both elevated home values ($373,100) and a robust tax rate.
Pricier than Florida's state average
Sarasota's 0.757% effective rate runs above Florida's state average of 0.731%, making it one of the more expensive counties to own property statewide. The median annual tax of $2,826 exceeds the state median of $1,885 by 50%.
Higher than most Gulf Coast peers
Sarasota's 0.757% rate surpasses Santa Rosa (0.599%) and ranks above average for the region, reflecting the county's upscale market demographics. The combination of high home values and steady millage creates a substantial tax burden.
Approximately $2,826 yearly on median home
On Sarasota's median home value of $373,100, homeowners pay roughly $2,826 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, the annual bill remains around $2,839.
Assessment appeals yield real savings
In Sarasota's high-value market, even modest percentage reductions in assessed value generate substantial annual tax savings. Review your property appraiser's assessment and consider filing an appeal—it's free and straightforward.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Sarasota 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.
Sarasota County has an effective property tax rate of 0.76%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $2,826. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Sarasota County's current rate, or contact the Sarasota County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Sarasota County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Sarasota County
0.76%
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.