34773 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 34773 (Saint Cloud, Florida) pay a median of $2,852/year in property taxes on homes valued at $312,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.91%, which is 19% above the Florida state average of 0.76%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 34773 is approximately $238, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Osceola County. This is $207 more than the Florida average of $2,645/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Florida, 34773 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 32826 (0.91%) and 33771 (0.91%).

In Saint Cloud, property taxes represent approximately 4.4% of the median household income of $64,498, 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 reflect the new purchase price. Osceola County offers a $25,000 homestead exemption plus an additional $25,000 exemption for non-school taxes; file your application with the Osceola County Property Appraiser before or immediately after closing. Submit your homestead application online at osceolapa.org or visit the Property Appraiser's office within 30 days to ensure your exemption is processed before your first assessment.