Holmes County property tax
Homeowners in Holmes County, Florida typically pay about 0.54% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $600 on a median home value of $110,200.
Typical effective rate
0.54%
higher than 79% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$600
per year
Median home value
$110,200
In FL
#61
of 67 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.54% — 42% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 28% lower than the Florida median of 0.76%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $840 for mortgaged homes, $415 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 61st highest effective rate of 67 ranked Florida counties; nationally it sits around the 21th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Holmes County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.54%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Holmes County, FL?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Holmes County is 0.54% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($600) divided by the median home value ($110,200) 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 Holmes County?
The median owner-occupied home in Holmes County is valued at $110,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $600 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $840, versus $415 for homes without one.
How does Holmes County compare to the rest of Florida?
Holmes County's effective rate is 28% lower than the Florida median, ranking 61st of 67 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Florida counties
Counties ranked closest to Holmes County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Florida counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Okaloosa County | 0.57% | $2,011 |
| 59 | Lafayette County | 0.55% | $863 |
| 60 | Bradford County | 0.55% | $1,164 |
| 62 | Gadsden County | 0.53% | $927 |
| 63 | Monroe County | 0.53% | $4,129 |
| 64 | Calhoun County | 0.51% | $734 |
Official data & resources for Holmes County
- Holmes County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Holmes County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Holmes 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.