Washington County Property Taxes
Washington County, Florida
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
58.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$66/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.50%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$156,000
State avg ▼ $257,245
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,116
$93/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$596
$50/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#2
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Washington County, Florida
Washington's tax rate beats the nation
Washington County's effective tax rate of 0.504% is well below the U.S. median of 0.89%, placing it in the lower-tax tier nationally. Residents pay a median of just $787 annually on a median home worth $156,000—a remarkably low absolute burden compared to the national median tax bill of $2,690.
Washington ranks among Florida's cheapest
At 0.504%, Washington's effective rate sits well below Florida's state average of 0.731%, making it one of the state's more tax-friendly counties. The median annual tax of $787 trails the state median of $1,885 by more than half.
Washington the affordability leader locally
Washington County's rate of 0.504% edges out Walton's already-low 0.454% in absolute dollars due to much lower home values, and significantly beats Wakulla's 0.651%. A median Washington home generates just $787 in tax, compared to $1,408 in Wakulla and $1,709 in Walton.
What a Washington homeowner pays
The median Washington County home, valued at $156,000, generates an estimated annual property tax of $787 without homestead exemption, or $1,116 with a mortgage. This makes Washington one of Florida's most affordable markets for property tax burden overall.
Lower assessments still merit a review
Even Washington County's modest tax bills can sometimes be reduced through assessment appeals if the county has overvalued your property. Taking 15 minutes to challenge your assessment during the annual review period is free and could deliver measurable savings.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Washington 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.
Washington County has an effective property tax rate of 0.50%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $787. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Washington County's current rate, or contact the Washington County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Washington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Washington County
0.50%
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.