32669 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 32669 (Newberry, Florida) pay a median of $2,945/year in property taxes on homes valued at $308,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.96%, which is 25% above the Florida state average of 0.76%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 32669 is approximately $245, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Alachua County. This is $300 more than the Florida average of $2,645/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Florida, 32669 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 34952 (0.96%) and 33330 (0.96%).

In Newberry, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $102,335, 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 Alachua County tax bill significantly. Alachua 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 Alachua County Property Appraiser within 30 days of closing to lock in these savings. Contact the Alachua County Property Appraiser's office to confirm your homestead status and verify your assessed value on your first tax notice.