Volusia County, FL Property Taxes (2026)

Volusia County owners pay a median of $2,179 a year on a median home value of $278,000, an effective rate of 0.78%. That's the 26th-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

0.78%

26th highest of 67 in FL

Median annual bill

$2,179

~$182/month

Median home value

$278,000

Florida county median

0.74%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Volusia County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Volusia County's 0.78% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,168
Savings at 10–15% off
$217–$325
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Volusia County vs. Florida vs. U.S. property tax rates

Volusia County0.78%
Florida county median0.74%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Volusia County's effective property tax rate is 0.78%, vs. 0.74% for the median Florida county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 26th 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 Volusia County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Volusia 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 $2,179 bill, 10–15% off is $218–$327 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Florida

Florida homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Volusia 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 Volusia County, Florida?
The median effective property tax rate in Volusia County is 0.78%: a median annual bill of $2,179 on a median home value of $278,000. That's the 26th-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 Volusia County?
The median Volusia County property tax bill is $2,179 a year, about $182 a month, compared with a Florida county median of $1,709.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Volusia County?
The deadline to appeal in Volusia County is 25 days after TRIM notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Volusia County a high property tax area?
Volusia County's 0.78% effective rate is above the Florida county median of 0.74% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 26th-highest rate of 67 Florida counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Volusia 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

Seminole County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $2,493

Flagler County

Rate: 0.79%

Median bill: $2,628

Orange County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $2,795

Lake County

Rate: 0.79%

Median bill: $2,284

Putnam County

Rate: 0.81%

Median bill: $1,196

Marion County

Rate: 0.75%

Median bill: $1,659

St. Johns County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $3,547

Brevard County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $2,139

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