33813 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 33813 (Lakeland, Florida) pay a median of $2,500/year in property taxes on homes valued at $330,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.76%, which is near the Florida state average of 0.76%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 33813 is approximately $208, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Polk County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Florida, 33813 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 33803 (0.76%) and 32176 (0.76%).

In Lakeland, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $96,723, 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—expect your tax bill to jump to reflect the new purchase price. Polk County offers a $25,000 homestead exemption plus an additional $25,000 exemption for non-school taxes; file your application with the Polk County Property Appraiser immediately after purchase. Contact the Polk County Property Appraiser at (863) 534-6500 or visit polkcountyfl.gov to confirm your homestead exemption has been applied.