33440 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 33440 (Clewiston, Florida) pay a median of $1,587/year in property taxes on homes valued at $159,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.99%, which is 30% above the Florida state average of 0.76%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 33440 is approximately $132, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hendry County. This is $1,058 less than the Florida average of $2,645/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Florida, 33440 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 33160 (0.99%) and 33170 (0.99%).

In Clewiston, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $58,559, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under Florida's Save Our Homes Act, your homestead property's assessed value is capped at 3% annually, but resets to market value upon sale—Hendry County's effective rate (0.99%) means reassessment will increase your annual bill. Hendry County offers a $25,000 homestead exemption plus an additional $25,000 exemption for non-school taxes; apply with the Hendry County Property Appraiser before or immediately after closing. File your homestead exemption to lock in maximum savings and contact the assessor's office to verify your exemption appears on your first Notice of Assessed Value.