33857 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 33857 (Lorida, Florida) pay a median of $1,733/year in property taxes on homes valued at $132,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.31%, which is 71% above the Florida state average of 0.76%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 33857 is approximately $144, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Highlands County. This is $912 less than the Florida average of $2,645/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Florida, 33857 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 33190 (1.28%) and 33327 (1.35%).

In Lorida, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $47,083, 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 initial tax bill will be based on the new purchase price. Highlands County offers a $25,000 homestead exemption plus an additional $25,000 exemption for non-school taxes; apply with the Highlands County Property Appraiser before or within 30 days of closing. File your homestead exemption application and contact the Property Appraiser's office to verify your exemption status before your first tax bill arrives.