33873 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 33873 (Wauchula, Florida) pay a median of $1,471/year in property taxes on homes valued at $128,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.14%, which is 50% above the Florida state average of 0.76%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 33873 is approximately $123, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hardee County. This is $1,174 less than the Florida average of $2,645/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Florida, 33873 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 33178 (1.14%) and 34637 (1.15%).

In Wauchula, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $51,311, 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—Hardee County's effective rate (1.07%) means reassessment will increase your annual tax burden. Hardee County offers a $25,000 homestead exemption plus an additional $25,000 exemption for non-school taxes; file with the Hardee County Property Appraiser immediately after purchase to minimize the impact. Contact the Property Appraiser's office within 30 days to confirm your homestead exemption has been recorded and will reduce your assessed value.