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Lee County, FL Property Tax Calculator

Lee County homeowners pay a median $2,858 a year in property tax, 0.79% of a median $362,200 home: above Florida's 0.76% but below the national 0.94%.

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Property tax a year

$2,858

At an effective rate of 0.79%, a $362,200 home pays about $2,858 a year in property tax, $238 a month.

A month (for escrow)
$238
Effective rate on the home
0.79%

Property tax in Lee County by home value, at 0.79%

Home valueA yearA month
$180,000$1,420$118
$270,000$2,130$178
$360,000$2,840$237
$540,000$4,261$355
$720,000$5,681$473

Lee County against Florida and the US

Effective rateMedian taxMedian home valueMedian household income
Lee County0.79%$2,858$362,200$76,107
Florida0.76%$2,730$359,000$74,568
United States0.94%$3,119$332,700$80,734

How this calculator works

Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Lee 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 Lee County?

The effective rate is 0.79%: a median $2,858 a year on a median $362,200 home. That's the 9th highest of the 41 Florida counties we cover.

How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Lee County?

About $3,156 a year, $263 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.

How does Lee 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 Lee 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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