34209 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 34209 (Bradenton, Florida) pay a median of $2,542/year in property taxes on homes valued at $357,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.71%, which is 7% below the Florida state average of 0.76%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 34209 is approximately $212, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Manatee County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Florida, 34209 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 34108 (0.71%) and 34758 (0.71%).

In Bradenton, property taxes represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $80,829, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under Florida's Save Our Homes Act, your property assessment is capped at 3% annual growth once homestead is filed, but the full market value reassessment occurs at sale. Manatee County provides a $25,000 homestead exemption plus an additional $25,000 exemption on non-school taxes — register with the Manatee County Property Appraiser by March 1 following purchase to lock in the 3% cap. Contact the Manatee County Property Appraiser's office before your first tax bill to ensure homestead exemption is applied and your base year value is correctly recorded.