Hamilton County property tax
Homeowners in Hamilton County, Florida typically pay about 0.73% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $816 on a median home value of $111,200.
Typical effective rate
0.73%
higher than 57% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$816
per year
Median home value
$111,200
In FL
#31
of 67 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.73% — 22% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 3% lower than the Florida median of 0.76%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,179 for mortgaged homes, $736 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 31st highest effective rate of 67 ranked Florida counties; nationally it sits around the 43th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Hamilton County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.73%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Hamilton County, FL?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Hamilton County is 0.73% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($816) divided by the median home value ($111,200) 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 Hamilton County?
The median owner-occupied home in Hamilton County is valued at $111,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $816 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,179, versus $736 for homes without one.
How does Hamilton County compare to the rest of Florida?
Hamilton County's effective rate is 3% lower than the Florida median, ranking 31st of 67 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Florida counties
Counties ranked closest to Hamilton County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Florida counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Marion County | 0.74% | $1,806 |
| 29 | Okeechobee County | 0.74% | $1,423 |
| 30 | Columbia County | 0.74% | $1,434 |
| 32 | Pasco County | 0.73% | $2,206 |
| 33 | Polk County | 0.73% | $1,933 |
| 34 | Highlands County | 0.72% | $1,353 |
Official data & resources for Hamilton County
- Hamilton County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Hamilton County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Hamilton 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.