Sumter County, Florida Property Taxes
Median Sumter County effective property tax rate: 1.08%, slightly higher than the national median of 1.02%.
Median Sumter County home value: $280,650
Median annual Sumter County tax bill: $3,060, $660 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Sumter County calculated?
Property taxes in Sumter County are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding your county's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Whether you live in The Villages or another part of Sumter County, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated March 1, 2025
Sumter County, Florida Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
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Median Effective Tax Rate
1.08%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$3,031
$2,813
Property Tax Rates Across Sumter County, Florida
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Sumter County Tax Rate
1.08%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Florida Tax Rate
1.14%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Sumter County, Florida
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Bushnell | 0.40% | 0.53% | 0.78% | 1.21% | 1.52% |
Center Hill | 0.40% | 0.57% | 0.84% | 1.41% | 1.76% |
Coleman | 0.40% | 0.53% | 0.88% | 1.52% | 1.76% |
Fruitland Park | 0.33% | 0.37% | 0.48% | 0.63% | 0.79% |
Lady Lake | 0.57% | 0.65% | 0.79% | 1.11% | 1.18% |
Lake Panasoffkee | 0.41% | 0.54% | 0.86% | 1.29% | 1.55% |
Oxford | 0.52% | 0.81% | 1.04% | 1.30% | 1.40% |
Sumterville | 0.39% | 0.51% | 0.79% | 1.13% | 1.32% |
The Villages | 0.68% | 0.83% | 1.11% | 1.42% | 1.77% |
Webster | 0.42% | 0.55% | 0.88% | 1.37% | 1.62% |
Wildwood | 0.40% | 0.52% | 0.95% | 1.29% | 1.61% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Sumter County, Florida
Median Sumter County Market Value
$280,650
Median Florida Market Value
$276,648
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Sumter County, Florida
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Bushnell | $25,650 | $48,995 | $97,150 | $154,635 | $214,084 |
Center Hill | $25,795 | $48,698 | $79,635 | $127,762 | $184,790 |
Coleman | $20,620 | $37,505 | $70,560 | $103,005 | $160,800 |
Fruitland Park | $68,213 | $116,108 | $161,060 | $180,198 | $246,246 |
Lady Lake | $168,750 | $215,132 | $249,590 | $315,722 | $396,387 |
Lake Panasoffkee | $21,131 | $31,865 | $68,115 | $127,585 | $178,156 |
Oxford | $83,086 | $141,145 | $209,400 | $261,645 | $330,780 |
Sumterville | $33,429 | $63,940 | $128,975 | $201,755 | $260,300 |
The Villages | $206,290 | $251,095 | $322,900 | $425,065 | $541,900 |
Webster | $20,266 | $33,805 | $67,550 | $114,120 | $176,222 |
Wildwood | $26,776 | $54,162 | $79,645 | $148,070 | $240,779 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Sumter County, Florida
Median Sumter County Tax Bill
$3,060
Median Florida Tax Bill
$2,953
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Sumter County, Florida
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Bushnell | $217 | $399 | $685 | $1,251 | $1,869 |
Center Hill | $228 | $409 | $645 | $1,072 | $1,629 |
Coleman | $166 | $353 | $542 | $968 | $1,442 |
Fruitland Park | $390 | $481 | $645 | $965 | $1,322 |
Lady Lake | $1,026 | $1,569 | $2,151 | $2,744 | $3,446 |
Lake Panasoffkee | $151 | $330 | $505 | $901 | $1,466 |
Oxford | $504 | $1,208 | $2,097 | $2,901 | $3,565 |
Sumterville | $286 | $474 | $818 | $1,526 | $2,269 |
The Villages | $1,998 | $2,744 | $3,834 | $5,189 | $6,852 |
Webster | $124 | $332 | $498 | $946 | $1,428 |
Wildwood | $239 | $387 | $681 | $1,304 | $2,522 |
Source: Ownwell
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Dates | |
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Property Valuation Date | January 1 |
Appeal Deadline | September 13 |
Tax Bill | |
Issued | November 1 |
Links | |
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Sumter Property Appraiser | |
Website | qpublic.schneidercorp.com |