Hendry County, FL Property Taxes (2026)

Hendry County owners pay a median of $1,519 a year on a median home value of $189,700, an effective rate of 0.80%. That's the 18th-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

0.80%

18th highest of 67 in FL

Median annual bill

$1,519

~$127/month

Median home value

$189,700

Florida county median

0.74%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Hendry County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Hendry County's 0.80% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,518
Savings at 10–15% off
$152–$228
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Hendry County vs. Florida vs. U.S. property tax rates

Hendry County0.80%
Florida county median0.74%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Hendry County's effective property tax rate is 0.80%, vs. 0.74% for the median Florida county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 18th 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 Hendry County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Hendry 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 $1,519 bill, 10–15% off is $152–$228 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Florida

Florida homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Hendry 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 Hendry County, Florida?
The median effective property tax rate in Hendry County is 0.80%: a median annual bill of $1,519 on a median home value of $189,700. That's the 18th-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 Hendry County?
The median Hendry County property tax bill is $1,519 a year, about $127 a month, compared with a Florida county median of $1,709.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Hendry County?
The deadline to appeal in Hendry County is 25 days after TRIM notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Hendry County a high property tax area?
Hendry County's 0.80% effective rate is above the Florida county median of 0.74% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 18th-highest rate of 67 Florida counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Hendry 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

Glades County

Rate: 1.01%

Median bill: $1,163

Collier County

Rate: 0.66%

Median bill: $3,219

Palm Beach County

Rate: 0.88%

Median bill: $3,600

Broward County

Rate: 0.95%

Median bill: $3,610

Lee County

Rate: 0.83%

Median bill: $2,699

Highlands County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $1,295

Charlotte County

Rate: 0.89%

Median bill: $2,581

Martin County

Rate: 0.81%

Median bill: $3,120

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