Brevard County, Florida Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Florida. Population: 193,755.
The median annual property tax in Brevard County is $2,139, which is 13% higher than the Florida state average and 11% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $304,400. Property taxes represent 2.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,139
+13% vs State
+11% vs US
Median Home Value
$304,400
+18% vs State
+44% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.70%
-4% vs State
-26% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,290
$191/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,915
$160/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,139 +6.8% | 0.70% |
| 2022 | $2,002 +11.2% | 0.72% |
| 2021 | $1,801 +7.3% | 0.76% |
| 2020 | $1,679 +3.5% | 0.76% |
| 2019 | $1,622 | 0.83% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$75,817
per year
Monthly Tax
$178
per month
Other Counties in Florida
Santa Rosa County
Tax: $1,809/yr Rate: 0.60%
Pinellas County
Tax: $2,324/yr Rate: 0.73%
Hamilton County
Tax: $806/yr Rate: 0.73%
Lake County
Tax: $2,284/yr Rate: 0.79%
Hernando County
Tax: $1,732/yr Rate: 0.72%
Escambia County
Tax: $1,406/yr Rate: 0.60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Brevard County, Florida? ▼
The median annual property tax in Brevard County is $2,139 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $304,400.
How does Brevard County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Brevard County are 11% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.70% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Brevard County? ▼
In Brevard County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,290 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,915. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Brevard County? ▼
Property taxes in Brevard County represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $75,817. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.