Wakulla County property tax
Homeowners in Wakulla County, Florida typically pay about 0.64% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,642 on a median home value of $258,300.
Typical effective rate
0.64%
higher than 68% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,642
per year
Median home value
$258,300
In FL
#45
of 67 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.64% — 32% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 16% lower than the Florida median of 0.76%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,741 for mortgaged homes, $1,486 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 45th highest effective rate of 67 ranked Florida counties; nationally it sits around the 32th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Wakulla County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.64%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Wakulla County, FL?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Wakulla County is 0.64% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,642) divided by the median home value ($258,300) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Wakulla County?
The median owner-occupied home in Wakulla County is valued at $258,300, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,642 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,741, versus $1,486 for homes without one.
How does Wakulla County compare to the rest of Florida?
Wakulla County's effective rate is 16% lower than the Florida median, ranking 45th of 67 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Florida counties
Counties ranked closest to Wakulla County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Florida counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Seminole County | 0.67% | $2,599 |
| 43 | Taylor County | 0.65% | $750 |
| 44 | Gilchrist County | 0.65% | $1,302 |
| 46 | Baker County | 0.64% | $1,631 |
| 47 | Franklin County | 0.63% | $1,728 |
| 48 | Gulf County | 0.63% | $1,578 |
Official data & resources for Wakulla County
- Wakulla County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Wakulla County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Wakulla County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.