Property Tax Analysis for Highlands County, FL

Property tax rates, assessment ratios, and appeal potential in Highlands County.

Effective Tax Rate

0.8%

Annual Tax Bill

$1,169

Monthly Escrow

$97

Tax Burden

2.2% of income

Tax Assessment Details

Current Assessment

Market Value$155,900
Est. Assessed Value$132,515
Assessment Ratio~85%
Effective Rate0.8%

Appeal Potential

Potential Annual Savings$175
5-Year Savings$875
vs National Averagebelow (1.1%)
Appeal Success Rate~40-60%

About Property Taxes in Highlands County

Highlands County in Florida has an effective property tax rate of 0.8%, which is below the national average of 1.1%. On a median home value of $155,900, that translates to $1,169 annually or $97 per month in escrow.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Tax Foundation, county assessor records. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not tax advice.