Hendry County property tax
Homeowners in Hendry County, Florida typically pay about 0.80% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,756 on a median home value of $219,200.
Typical effective rate
0.80%
higher than 50% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,756
per year
Median home value
$219,200
In FL
#13
of 67 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.80% — 15% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 5% higher than the Florida median of 0.76%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,181 for mortgaged homes, $1,492 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 13th highest effective rate of 67 ranked Florida counties; nationally it sits around the 50th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Hendry County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.80%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Hendry County, FL?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Hendry County is 0.80% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,756) divided by the median home value ($219,200) 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 Hendry County?
The median owner-occupied home in Hendry County is valued at $219,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,756 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,181, versus $1,492 for homes without one.
How does Hendry County compare to the rest of Florida?
Hendry County's effective rate is 5% higher than the Florida median, ranking 13th of 67 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Florida counties
Counties ranked closest to Hendry County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Florida counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Hardee County | 0.82% | $1,264 |
| 11 | Hillsborough County | 0.81% | $3,010 |
| 12 | Miami-Dade County | 0.81% | $3,744 |
| 14 | Leon County | 0.79% | $2,397 |
| 15 | Lee County | 0.79% | $2,858 |
| 16 | Sumter County | 0.78% | $3,014 |
Official data & resources for Hendry County
- Hendry County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Hendry County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Hendry 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.