32435 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 32435 (Defuniak Springs, Florida) pay a median of $829/year in property taxes on homes valued at $185,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.45%, which is 42% below the Florida state average of 0.76%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 32435 is approximately $69, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Walton County. This is $1,816 less than the Florida average of $2,645/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Florida, 32435 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 34785 (0.45%) and 32455 (0.44%).

In Defuniak Springs, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $63,017, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under Florida's Save Our Homes Act, your homestead property's tax assessment is capped at 3% annual increase or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower—but this resets to market value when you purchase, potentially increasing your Walton County tax bill significantly. Walton County offers a $25,000 homestead exemption plus an additional $25,000 exemption for non-school taxes if you qualify—file your homestead application with the Walton County Property Appraiser within 30 days of closing to lock in these savings. Contact the Walton County Property Appraiser's office to confirm your homestead status and verify your assessed value on your first tax notice.