34287 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 34287 (North Port, Florida) pay a median of $2,028/year in property taxes on homes valued at $235,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.86%, which is 13% above the Florida state average of 0.76%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 34287 is approximately $169, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sarasota County. This is $617 less than the Florida average of $2,645/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Florida, 34287 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 33952 (0.86%) and 33909 (0.86%).

In North Port, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $64,229, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under Florida's Save Our Homes Act, your assessed value is capped at 3% annual increases after homestead filing, but resets to market value at purchase. Sarasota County offers a $25,000 homestead exemption plus an additional $25,000 exemption on non-school taxes for primary residences — file with the Sarasota County Property Appraiser by March 1 of the year following closing. Apply for homestead exemption immediately upon closing with the Sarasota County Property Appraiser to ensure the cap takes effect on your first tax assessment.