Pasco County, FL Property Taxes (2026)

Pasco County owners pay a median of $2,028 a year on a median home value of $265,800, an effective rate of 0.76%. That's the 27th-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

0.76%

27th highest of 67 in FL

Median annual bill

$2,028

~$169/month

Median home value

$265,800

Florida county median

0.74%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Pasco County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Pasco County's 0.76% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,020
Savings at 10–15% off
$202–$303
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Pasco County vs. Florida vs. U.S. property tax rates

Pasco County0.76%
Florida county median0.74%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Pasco County's effective property tax rate is 0.76%, vs. 0.74% for the median Florida county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 27th 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 Pasco County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Pasco 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 $2,028 bill, 10–15% off is $203–$304 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Florida

Florida homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Pasco 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 Pasco County, Florida?
The median effective property tax rate in Pasco County is 0.76%: a median annual bill of $2,028 on a median home value of $265,800. That's the 27th-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 Pasco County?
The median Pasco County property tax bill is $2,028 a year, about $169 a month, compared with a Florida county median of $1,709.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Pasco County?
The deadline to appeal in Pasco County is 25 days after TRIM notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Pasco County a high property tax area?
Pasco County's 0.76% effective rate is above the Florida county median of 0.74% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 27th-highest rate of 67 Florida counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Pasco 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

Hernando County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $1,732

Hillsborough County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $2,787

Pinellas County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $2,324

Citrus County

Rate: 0.59%

Median bill: $1,320

Sumter County

Rate: 0.83%

Median bill: $2,940

Polk County

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $1,769

Lake County

Rate: 0.79%

Median bill: $2,284

Manatee County

Rate: 0.79%

Median bill: $2,853

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