Highlands County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Highlands County, Florida. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.72%
State Effective Rate
0.78%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$255
Median Home Value (ACS)
$187,900
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$1,353
Owner-Occupied Households
36,845
The typical owner-occupied home in Highlands County is valued at $187,900 with a median real estate tax bill of $1,353 per year — an effective rate of 0.72%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Florida
Some counties follow standard FHA limits while higher-cost counties may qualify for elevated FHA limits.
State Effective Tax Rate
0.78%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Highlands County, Florida, the current county-level estimate is 0.72%, or approximately $2,880 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Highlands County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.72% · vs Florida: 0.78% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,800 | $150 |
| $400,000 | $2,880 | $240 |
| $500,000 | $3,600 | $300 |
| $750,000 | $5,400 | $450 |
| $1,000,000 | $7,200 | $600 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Highlands County0.72%
- Clay County0.72%
- Nassau County0.71%
- Pasco County0.73%
- Polk County0.73%
- Pinellas County0.70%
- Marion County0.74%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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