Okeechobee County Property Tax Rate

Florida

0.74%effective rate

Okeechobee County, Florida has an effective property tax rate of 0.74%, which is 20% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $193,000, homeowners pay approximately $1,423 per year in property taxes. Okeechobee County ranks #30 out of 67 counties in Florida for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,423

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$193,000

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.45%

Median income: $57,984

State Rank📍

#30

of 67 counties in FL

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,718

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,211

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Okeechobee County pay on average $507 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Okeechobee County Compares

Okeechobee County
0.74%
Florida Average
0.76%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Florida

Alachua
0.96%
Broward
0.94%
St. Lucie
0.93%
Liberty
0.90%
Palm Beach
0.86%
Charlotte
0.85%
Glades
0.85%
DeSoto
0.83%

Florida Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Okeechobee County homeowners

General Homestead

Up to $50,000 ($25,000 applies to all taxes; additional $25,000 applies to non-school taxes for values between $50,000-$75,000)

Primary residence owners with Florida residency as of January 1

Over 65 (Low Income)

Up to $50,000 additional exemption from county or city taxes

Homeowners age 65+ with household income below $36,614 (adjusted annually); must have homestead exemption

Save Our Homes (SOH) Cap

Assessment increases capped at 3% or CPI, whichever is lower

All homestead property owners; applies automatically

Disabled Veteran

Up to 100% exemption; $5,000 reduction for partial disability; full exemption for 100% disabled veterans who are permanently and totally disabled

Veterans with service-connected disability; combat-disabled veterans age 65+ may qualify for additional discounts

Disability

$500 reduction in assessed value

Persons who are totally and permanently disabled

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Okeechobee County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,220

$185/month · Rate: 0.74%

Quick Facts

Population40,816
Owner-Occupied60.1%
National Rank#1748 of 3,135
Median Income$57,984

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.