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Alachua County, FL Property Tax Calculator
Alachua County homeowners pay a median $2,773 a year in property tax, 0.96% of a median $288,800 home: above Florida's 0.76% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Alachua County by home value, at 0.96%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $140,000 | $1,344 | $112 |
| $220,000 | $2,112 | $176 |
| $290,000 | $2,784 | $232 |
| $430,000 | $4,128 | $344 |
| $580,000 | $5,568 | $464 |
Alachua County against Florida and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alachua County | 0.96% | $2,773 | $288,800 | $61,949 |
| Florida | 0.76% | $2,730 | $359,000 | $74,568 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Alachua County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Alachua County?
The effective rate is 0.96%: a median $2,773 a year on a median $288,800 home. That's the 1st highest of the 41 Florida counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Alachua County?
About $3,840 a year, $320 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Alachua County compare with the rest of Florida?
Its rate is above the state's 0.76%. Across Florida, covered counties range from 0.45% to 0.96%.
How do I lower my Alachua County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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