Citrus County property tax
Homeowners in Citrus County, Florida typically pay about 0.58% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,430 on a median home value of $245,500.
Typical effective rate
0.58%
higher than 74% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,430
per year
Median home value
$245,500
In FL
#53
of 67 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.58% — 38% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 23% lower than the Florida median of 0.76%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,649 for mortgaged homes, $1,283 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 53rd highest effective rate of 67 ranked Florida counties; nationally it sits around the 26th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Citrus County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.58%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Citrus County, FL?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Citrus County is 0.58% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,430) divided by the median home value ($245,500) 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 Citrus County?
The median owner-occupied home in Citrus County is valued at $245,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,430 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,649, versus $1,283 for homes without one.
How does Citrus County compare to the rest of Florida?
Citrus County's effective rate is 23% lower than the Florida median, ranking 53rd of 67 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Florida counties
Counties ranked closest to Citrus County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Florida counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Collier County | 0.63% | $3,386 |
| 51 | Jefferson County | 0.62% | $1,439 |
| 52 | Dixie County | 0.62% | $813 |
| 54 | Bay County | 0.58% | $1,807 |
| 55 | Escambia County | 0.58% | $1,495 |
| 56 | Union County | 0.58% | $980 |
Official data & resources for Citrus County
- Citrus County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Citrus County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Citrus 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.