What is the property tax rate in Melbourne, FL?

Melbourne has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.70%. On a median home valued at $272,900, homeowners pay approximately $1,913 per year in property taxes.

How does Melbourne compare to Brevard County?

Melbourne's effective rate of 0.70% is 3% higher than the Brevard County average of 0.68%. The county-wide median annual tax is $2,311, while Melbourne homeowners pay an estimated $1,913.

How much are property taxes in Melbourne on a $300,000 home?

Based on Melbourne's effective rate of 0.70%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,100 per year, or about $175 per month.

Melbourne Property Tax Rate

Brevard County, Florida

0.70%effective rate

Melbourne is located in Brevard County, Florida. Homeowners in Melbourne pay a median of $1,913 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $272,900, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.70%. This is 3% higher than the Brevard County average of 0.68%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.70%

vs 0.68% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$1,913

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$272,900

2024 estimate

Population📍

85,718

Melbourne, FL

How Melbourne Compares

Melbourne

0.70%

Brevard County Average

0.68%

Florida Average

0.76%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Brevard County

Compare property tax rates for 6 cities in Brevard County, Florida.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Melbourne	85,718	$1,913	0.70%
West Melbourne	27,643	$2,361	0.69%
Rockledge	28,279	$2,048	0.67%
Merritt Island	34,718	$2,495	0.66%
Palm Bay	125,273	$1,539	0.62%
Titusville	49,004	$1,491	0.61%

About Property Taxes in Melbourne

Property taxes in Melbourne are collected by Brevard County. Tax exemptions available to Brevard County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Melbourne. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Brevard County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,100

$175/month · Rate: 0.70%

Brevard County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.