What is the property tax rate in Cape Coral, FL?

Cape Coral has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.87%. On a median home valued at $339,200, homeowners pay approximately $2,951 per year in property taxes.

How does Cape Coral compare to Lee County?

Cape Coral's effective rate of 0.87% is 10% higher than the Lee County average of 0.79%. The county-wide median annual tax is $2,858, while Cape Coral homeowners pay an estimated $2,951.

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

Based on Cape Coral's effective rate of 0.87%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,610 per year, or about $218 per month.

Cape Coral Property Tax Rate

Lee County, Florida

0.87%effective rate

Cape Coral is located in Lee County, Florida. Homeowners in Cape Coral pay a median of $2,951 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $339,200, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.87%. This is 10% higher than the Lee County average of 0.79%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.87%

vs 0.79% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$2,951

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$339,200

2024 estimate

Population📍

206,387

Cape Coral, FL

How Cape Coral Compares

Cape Coral

0.87%

Lee County Average

0.79%

Florida Average

0.76%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Lee County

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

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Fort Myers	91,730	$3,640	1.04%
North Fort Myers	44,189	$1,344	0.98%
Estero	37,258	$3,813	0.89%
Cape Coral	206,387	$2,951	0.87%
Bonita Springs	54,830	$3,800	0.83%
Lehigh Acres	127,391	$1,769	0.67%

About Property Taxes in Cape Coral

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,610

$218/month · Rate: 0.87%

Lee 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.