32744 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 32744 (Lake Helen, Florida) pay a median of $2,746/year in property taxes on homes valued at $371,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.74%, which is 3% below the Florida state average of 0.76%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 32744 is approximately $229, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Volusia County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Florida, 32744 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 33625 (0.74%) and 34481 (0.74%).

In Lake Helen, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $95,096, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Florida's Save Our Homes Act resets your assessment to market value at purchase, then caps homestead annual increases at 3% or CPI. Volusia County offers a $25,000 homestead exemption plus an additional $25,000 exemption on non-school assessed value — file Form DR 501 with the Volusia County Property Appraiser within 30 days of occupancy as your primary residence. The Volusia County Property Appraiser will send you a Notice of Assessed Value; file a formal protest (Petition for Adjustment) within 25 days if you believe the opening assessment overstates your property's fair market value.