Hernando County Property Tax Rate & Calculator
Updated October 3, 2026 · Data: Florida DOR 2024 County Profile
Hernando County levied an average of 15.127 mills in 2024, 1.24 mills below the statewide average and the 40th highest of Florida's 67 counties, which puts it in the lower half of Florida counties.
Estimate your Hernando County tax bill
Using 15.127 mills, the county's 2024 average effective rate from Florida Department of Revenue data, and the 2026 homestead exemption amounts. Your actual bill depends on your city, special districts, non-ad valorem fees and future millage decisions. How we calculate.
Estimated property tax in Hernando County
Annual tax at Hernando County's average rates. The homestead columns apply the $25,000 exemption to all levies and the additional 2026 exemption of $26,411 to non-school levies. "New resident" assumes a homestead first established in 2027 and shows its 2027 amount.
| Assessed value | Homestead today | A3 · 2028 | A3 savings | A3 · new resident (2027) | Non-homestead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,413 | $1,097 | $1,316 | $2,426 | $3,025 |
| $350,000 | $4,682 | $2,924 | $1,759 | $4,695 | $5,294 |
| $500,000 | $6,951 | $5,193 | $1,759 | $6,964 | $7,564 |
| $750,000 | $10,733 | $8,975 | $1,759 | $10,746 | $11,345 |
On a $350,000 homestead, the non-school portion of the bill is about $2,644. That is the part Amendment 3 targets, which is why savings in Hernando County track its non-school millage of 8.856.
Where Hernando County property taxes go
Total ad valorem taxes levied in 2024 were $268 million. The school district received 45% of that.
| Taxing authority | Levied 2024 | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| School district | $121 million | 45.3% | |
| County government | $122 million | 45.5% | |
| Cities | $4,456,778 | 1.7% | |
| Special districts & MSTUs | $20,121,412 | 7.5% |
The county's total just (market) value was $32.7 billion, with $16.5 billion taxable for county purposes and $19.4 billion taxable for schools. The gap between those two numbers comes from the additional homestead exemption and the 10% non-homestead cap, which do not apply to school taxes.
Exemptions and deadlines in Hernando County
- Homestead exemption: file with the Hernando County Property Appraiser by March 1. See our homestead exemption guide.
- Save Our Homes cap: once homesteaded, your assessed value can rise no more than 3% or inflation each year, whichever is lower. How the cap and portability work.
- TRIM notice: arrives in mid-August. You have 25 days to petition the Value Adjustment Board. How to appeal.
- Tax bill: mailed November 1 by the Hernando County Tax Collector; pay in November for a 4% discount. Discounts and installment plans.
Hernando County property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Hernando County?
The 2024 average effective rate in Hernando County was 15.127 mills, or about $15.13 per $1,000 of taxable value. That combines 6.271 school mills and an average of 8.856 non-school mills across the county, cities and special districts.
How much is property tax on a $350,000 home in Hernando County?
For a homestead with a $350,000 assessed value, the estimate is about $4,682 a year after the standard homestead exemptions. A non-homestead property with the same assessed value would pay about $5,294.
How much would Amendment 3 save in Hernando County?
If Amendment 3 passes, an existing homestead assessed at $350,000 would pay about $2,924 in 2028, a savings of roughly $1,759 a year, assuming local millage stays the same. School taxes are not affected.
When is the homestead exemption deadline in Hernando County?
March 1, the same date statewide. You must own the home and make it your permanent residence as of January 1 of the tax year, and file with the Hernando County Property Appraiser.