Polk County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Polk County, Florida. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.73%
State Effective Rate
0.78%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$213
Median Home Value (ACS)
$266,500
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$1,933
Owner-Occupied Households
203,945
The typical owner-occupied home in Polk County is valued at $266,500 with a median real estate tax bill of $1,933 per year — an effective rate of 0.73%. 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 Polk County, Florida, the current county-level estimate is 0.73%, or approximately $2,920 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.
Polk County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.73% · vs Florida: 0.78% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,825 | $152 |
| $400,000 | $2,920 | $243 |
| $500,000 | $3,650 | $304 |
| $750,000 | $5,475 | $456 |
| $1,000,000 | $7,300 | $608 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Polk County0.73%
- Pasco County0.73%
- Clay County0.72%
- Highlands County0.72%
- Marion County0.74%
- Duval County0.75%
- Nassau County0.71%
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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