The formula
Assessed Value − Exemptions = Taxable Value. Taxable Value × Millage Rate = Tax Bill. Total millage typically lands in the high teens to low 20s per $1,000 depending on city and special districts.
Homestead exemption
Florida homestead removes up to $50,000 of assessed value for primary residences and caps annual assessment growth at 3% (Save Our Homes). File with the Lake County Property Appraiser by March 1.
What surprises buyers
Your first year tax bill is based on the prior owner's assessed value. After your first January 1 of ownership, it can jump significantly. Always estimate using your purchase price, not the listing tax history.
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