33542 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 33542 (Zephyrhills, Florida) pay a median of $1,002/year in property taxes on homes valued at $129,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.77%, which is near the Florida state average of 0.76%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 33542 is approximately $84, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Pasco County. This is $1,643 less than the Florida average of $2,645/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Florida, 33542 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 33955 (0.77%) and 34420 (0.77%).

In Zephyrhills, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $49,011, 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—your tax bill will be based on the purchase price. Pasco County offers a $25,000 homestead exemption plus an additional $25,000 exemption for non-school taxes; apply with the Pasco County Property Appraiser immediately after closing to secure these deductions. File online at pascoaccessor.com or contact the Property Appraiser's office within 30 days to confirm your homestead exemption application.