Sumter County Property Taxes
Sumter County, Florida
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
56% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$245/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.83%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$356,000
State avg ▲ $257,245
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,055
$255/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,864
$239/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#54
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Sumter County, Florida
Sumter's tax rate exceeds the national median
Sumter County's effective rate of 0.826% ranks above the national median, placing it in the higher bracket of American property tax counties. The median annual tax of $2,940 also surpasses the national median of $2,690, despite homes being valued near the national average at $356,000.
Sumter ranks well above Florida's average tax rate
At 0.826%, Sumter's effective rate exceeds Florida's statewide average of 0.731%, making it one of the state's pricier counties for property taxation. The median tax bill of $2,940 is 56% above Florida's median of $1,885, indicating a notably high burden for homeowners in the region.
Sumter taxes more than Seminole, less than St. Lucie
Sumter's 0.826% rate sits between Seminole County's 0.698% and St. Lucie County's 0.946%, reflecting a mid-to-high position among the region's tax burdens. In absolute dollars, Sumter's median bill of $2,940 is higher than Seminole's $2,493 despite comparable home values.
A $356,000 home costs about $2,940 yearly
The median Sumter home, valued at $356,000, incurs an annual property tax of $2,940. With mortgage taxes included, homeowners pay $3,055; without a mortgage, the bill drops to $2,864.
Sumter homeowners can challenge inflated valuations
Property tax appeals in Florida are free and often successful, especially in counties with aging or inaccurate assessments. Given Sumter's elevated tax rates, reviewing your property assessment could unlock meaningful annual savings.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Sumter 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.
Sumter County has an effective property tax rate of 0.83%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $2,940. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Sumter County's current rate, or contact the Sumter County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Sumter County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Sumter County
0.83%
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.