Property Tax 101

Property Tax 101 - Property Tax Rates

The median property tax (also known as real estate tax) in Okaloosa County is $1,322.00 per year, based on a median home value of $204,400.00 and a median effective property tax rate of 0.65% of property value.

Okaloosa County collects relatively high property taxes, and is ranked in the top half of all counties in the United States by property tax collections. Of the sixty-seven counties in Florida, Okaloosa County is ranked 31st by median property taxes, and 57th by median tax as percentage of home value.

Okaloosa County has lower property taxes than many other Florida counties. The median home value is $204,400.00, compared to the median property value in Florida of $182,400.00

Property Tax Tip

Note: Due to the complicated and varied methods used to calculate property tax in different counties, the best way to compare property taxes between jurisdictions is through median property tax values. If you need to calculate the exact tax due on your property, contact the Okaloosa County Tax Assessor.

Okaloosa County's Property Tax Is Higher Than Average