Alachua County property tax
Homeowners in Alachua County, Florida typically pay about 0.96% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,773 on a median home value of $288,800.
Typical effective rate
0.96%
higher than 39% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,773
per year
Median home value
$288,800
In FL
#1
of 67 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.96% — 2% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 26% higher than the Florida median of 0.76%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,000 for mortgaged homes, $2,470 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 1st highest effective rate of 67 ranked Florida counties; nationally it sits around the 61th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Alachua County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.96%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Alachua County, FL?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Alachua County is 0.96% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,773) divided by the median home value ($288,800) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Alachua County?
The median owner-occupied home in Alachua County is valued at $288,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,773 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,000, versus $2,470 for homes without one.
How does Alachua County compare to the rest of Florida?
Alachua County's effective rate is 26% higher than the Florida median, ranking 1st of 67 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Florida counties
Counties ranked closest to Alachua County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Florida counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Broward County | 0.94% | $3,890 |
| 3 | St. Lucie County | 0.93% | $3,241 |
| 4 | Liberty County | 0.90% | $1,152 |
| 5 | Palm Beach County | 0.86% | $3,858 |
| 6 | Glades County | 0.85% | $1,170 |
| 7 | Charlotte County | 0.85% | $2,785 |
Official data & resources for Alachua County
- Alachua County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Alachua County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Alachua County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.