Alachua County, FL Property Taxes (2026)

Alachua County owners pay a median of $2,623 a year on a median home value of $266,800, an effective rate of 0.98%. That's the 3rd-highest rate of 67 Florida counties with Census data, above the Florida county median of 0.74%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.98%

3rd highest of 67 in FL

Median annual bill

$2,623

~$219/month

Median home value

$266,800

Florida county median

0.74%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Alachua County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Alachua County's 0.98% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,615
Savings at 10–15% off
$261–$392
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Alachua County vs. Florida vs. U.S. property tax rates

Alachua County0.98%
Florida county median0.74%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Alachua County's effective property tax rate is 0.98%, vs. 0.74% for the median Florida county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 3rd of 67 in Florida. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Alachua County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Alachua County Property Appraiser. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Alachua County deadline is 25 days after TRIM notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Property Appraiser.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $2,623 bill, 10–15% off is $262–$393 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Florida

Florida homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Alachua County Property Appraiser for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Alachua County, Florida?
The median effective property tax rate in Alachua County is 0.98%: a median annual bill of $2,623 on a median home value of $266,800. That's the 3rd-highest rate of 67 Florida counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Alachua County?
The median Alachua County property tax bill is $2,623 a year, about $219 a month, compared with a Florida county median of $1,709.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Alachua County?
The deadline to appeal in Alachua County is 25 days after TRIM notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Alachua County a high property tax area?
Alachua County's 0.98% effective rate is above the Florida county median of 0.74% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 3rd-highest rate of 67 Florida counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Alachua County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment. See www.taxdrop.com/property-tax-appeal-pricing for current pricing.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Bradford County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $1,022

Union County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $931

Gilchrist County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $1,301

Clay County

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $2,080

Marion County

Rate: 0.75%

Median bill: $1,659

Putnam County

Rate: 0.81%

Median bill: $1,196

Levy County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $1,110

Columbia County

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $1,385

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