Winter Haven, Florida Property Taxes
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Winter Haven, Florida
Winter Haven has 38,509 properties with a cumulative value of $6.0B, making up 14.79% of the real estate value in Polk County. Property taxes in Winter Haven totaled $76.8M, with an average homeowner paying $2,025 in property taxes compared to the county average of $2,111. The average property tax rate in Winter Haven is 1.28%, slightly higher than the county average of 1.27%. Properties are typically valued for tax purposes based on their market value.
In Florida, property values are assessed on January 1st. Property value notices are issued in August and property tax appeal deadlines are typically 25 days from the date of the value notices, which is usually in September. Property tax bills are issued on November 1st.
Updated November 01, 2023
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| TexasFile Clerk Records | - |
| Polk Appraisal District | (936) 327-2174 |
| Polk Treasurer | (936) 327-6801 |
| Polk Assessor | (770) 749-2108 |
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
| Property Value Notices Issued: | August |
| Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | September or 25 days from date of value notices |
| Property Tax Bills Issued: | November 1st |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | March 31st |
| Available Exemptions | |
|---|---|
| Early Payment Discount | Available |
| Senior | Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Available |
| Veteran | Available |
| Solar/Wind | Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Winter Haven, Florida
Residential Property Tax by ZIP code in Winter Haven, Florida
Winter Haven property taxes are slightly higher than the average property tax rate in Polk County, with an average rate of 1.28%. This rate is slightly higher than the county average of 1.27%. Property tax rates in Winter Haven vary by ZIP code, with the highest effective rate being 1.36% in the 33881 ZIP code and the lowest effective rate being 1.18% in the 33880 ZIP code. This variation in rates is due to differences in home values across ZIP codes.
Overall, Winter Haven property taxes are slightly higher than the average rate in Polk County, but the rates vary across ZIP codes. Home values are the main factor that determines the effective property tax rate in each ZIP code, with higher home values leading to higher effective property tax rates. Property owners in Winter Haven should be aware of the differences in property tax rates across ZIP codes and factor them into their budgeting decisions.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each ZIP code in Winter Haven, Florida. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33880 | $46,473 | $78,738 | $123,950 | $169,483 | $211,267 |
| 33881 | $46,000 | $73,768 | $132,106 | $181,655 | $228,188 |
| 33884 | $70,245 | $130,810 | $168,291 | $214,940 | $289,304 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each ZIP code in Winter Haven, Florida.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33880 | $521 | $772 | $1,279 | $2,129 | $2,847 |
| 33881 | $466 | $809 | $1,529 | $2,828 | $3,788 |
| 33884 | $820 | $1,195 | $1,992 | $3,005 | $4,751 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33880 | 1.12% | 0.98% | 1.03% | 1.26% | 1.35% |
| 33881 | 1.01% | 1.10% | 1.16% | 1.56% | 1.66% |
| 33884 | 1.17% | 0.91% | 1.18% | 1.40% | 1.64% |
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Real Estate Values in Winter Haven, Florida
Average Home Value in Winter Haven, Florida
Last updated: November 2023
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Housing Expenses in Winter Haven, Florida
Housing expenses are a major part of the average household budget in the state. In fact, housing expenses account for nearly one-third of total expenses for the average household. As inflation continues, housing expenses continue to rise, eating up an ever-increasing portion of the household budget. Property taxes are the second largest component of housing expenses for the average property owner in the state, making up a significant portion of the total housing expenses. As housing expenses continue to rise, it is important for households to budget carefully and plan for the future to ensure they can afford their housing expenses.
Monthly Consumer Expenses for South region
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