Wakulla County Property Taxes
Wakulla County, Florida
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
25.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$117/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.65%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$216,300
State avg ▼ $257,245
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,555
$130/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,213
$101/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#20
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Wakulla County, Florida
Wakulla taxes well below national norm
Wakulla's effective tax rate of 0.651% sits comfortably below the national median of 0.89%, placing the county in the lower half of U.S. property tax burdens. Homeowners here pay a median of $1,408 annually—roughly half the national median of $2,690—despite homes worth nearly as much as the national average.
Competitive rate within Florida
At 0.651%, Wakulla's effective rate undershoots Florida's state average of 0.731%, giving it a modest advantage among Sunshine State counties. The median tax bill of $1,408 also trails the state median of $1,885, reflecting relatively restrained local tax pressure.
Wakulla sits in the middle regionally
Among nearby Big Bend counties, Wakulla's rate of 0.651% falls between Walton County's notably low 0.454% and Washington County's 0.504%. Wakulla residents pay more in absolute dollars ($1,408) than Washington County neighbors ($787), but less than Walton's median of $1,709.
What a Wakulla homeowner pays
The median Wakulla home valued at $216,300 generates an estimated annual tax of roughly $1,408 without homestead exemption, or $1,555 if you carry a mortgage. For those who itemize deductions, property tax savings can add up over time.
Check if you're overassessed
Many Wakulla homeowners pay more than they should due to inflated property assessments. Appealing your assessment during Florida's annual review window is free and can substantially lower your tax bill if the county overestimated your home's value.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Wakulla 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.
Wakulla County has an effective property tax rate of 0.65%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,408. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Wakulla County's current rate, or contact the Wakulla County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Wakulla County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Wakulla County
0.65%
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.