32256 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 32256 (Jacksonville, Florida) pay a median of $2,980/year in property taxes on homes valued at $360,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.83%, which is 8% above the Florida state average of 0.76%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 32256 is approximately $248, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Duval County. This is $335 more than the Florida average of $2,645/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Florida, 32256 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 34771 (0.83%) and 33133 (0.83%).

In Jacksonville, property taxes represent approximately 4.1% of the median household income of $73,203, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Florida's Save Our Homes Act resets assessments to current market value at sale, then caps homestead annual increases at 3% or CPI. Duval County homeowners may claim a $25,000 homestead exemption plus an additional $25,000 exemption on non-school assessed value — file Form DR 501 with the Duval County Property Appraiser within 30 days of closing and occupying the property as your primary residence. The Duval County Property Appraiser will issue a Notice of Assessed Value; submit a Petition for Adjustment within 25 days if you believe the opening assessment is inconsistent with your purchase price or comparable properties in your neighborhood.