Property Tax 101

Property Tax 101 - Property Tax Rates

The median property tax (also known as real estate tax) in Orange County is $2,152.00 per year, based on a median home value of $228,600.00 and a median effective property tax rate of 0.94% of property value.

Orange County collects very high property taxes, and is among the top 25% of counties in the United States ranked by property tax collections. Of the sixty-seven counties in Florida, Orange County is ranked 11th by median property taxes, and 11th by median tax as percentage of home value.

Compared to other counties in Florida, Orange County collects a relatively high percentage of each property's value as tax. Combined with home values that are $46,200.00 greater than the Florida median of $182,400.00, this results in the relatively high property taxes in Orange County.

Property Tax Tip

Note: Due to the complicated and varied methods used to calculate property tax in different counties, the best way to compare property taxes between jurisdictions is through median property tax values. If you need to calculate the exact tax due on your property, contact the Orange County Tax Assessor.

Orange County's Property Tax Is Higher Than Average