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Buying a home in Florida

Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville. Snowbird, second-home, and short-term-rental DSCR loans.

On a $500,000 home in FL

Statewide averages
Property tax
$346/mo
0.83% effective rate
Home insurance
$200/mo
$2,400/yr typical
Tax + insurance
$546/mo
added to your P&I

Run your numbers for FL

The SnugRate calculators auto-default to Florida's tax + insurance averages. Override any field at any time.

What this estimate doesn't cover

  • County, city, and special-district taxes can add 0.1%–1% on top of the statewide average. Use the property tax calculator with your specific assessment for an accurate figure.
  • Hazard insurance varies a lot by hazard zone (wildfire in CA, hurricane in FL, hail in TX). The number above is a broad statewide average.
  • HOA dues, mortgage insurance (PMI), and special assessments aren't included.
← All state guidesSource: Tax Foundation 2024 + industry averages