Property taxes in Alachua County, Florida

Property taxes in Alachua County are modeled at about 2.18% of the taxable assessed benchmark on this page ($330,000), or roughly $7,184 per year before exemptions and non–ad valorem charges. For interstate comparison, an illustrative 1.57% of market value uses the same taxable-to-market factor (× 0.72) as our state hubs. Your notice may use a different taxable value.

2025 final combined millage for the City of Alachua column on the county DR-422, applied here as an ad-valorem illustration on a single taxable benchmark.

Alachua County parcels sit under a countywide millage stack, then pick up different city, MSTU, and water-district lines depending on whether you are inside Gainesville, Newberry, unincorporated sheriff/MSTU layers, or another municipality. The collector publishes one consolidated DR-422 matrix so you can read the exact column for your TRIM notice instead of guessing from a single “county average.”

Last verified2026-04-18

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Rates at a glance

Effective rate, modeled tax, and benchmark for this county. Published millage appears when the county cites a consolidated schedule.

Comparable rate
1.57%

Same as state hub. Page headline rate is 2.18% of taxable benchmark × 0.72 for comparisons.

Modeled annual tax
$7,184

Includes ad valorem from published mills where applicable; non–ad valorem lines may add to your notice.

Benchmark value
$330,000

Modeled as taxable assessed value for millage math.

Published millage
21.7696 mills

2025 · City of Alachua — incorporated column total from the 2025 final millage matrix (verify against your TRIM city code).

County population (2024 estimate)
291,782

U.S. Census Bureau county-equivalent population estimates (POPESTIMATE2024). Citation in references.

Compare

Compare Alachua County to nearby counties

These counties share a Census-defined boundary with this county (including some water boundaries) and are ranked by centroid proximity among counties we publish. Links stay in the same state.

How this compares nationally

The comparable rate in the stats above (1.57%) matches the state hub; the headline rate on the taxable benchmark is 2.18%. That modeled effective rate is above the broad national band many surveys use for orientation (often roughly 1–1.3% of home value, varying by source and methodology)—state and county structures differ widely.

Orientation band (~1–1.3%): many U.S. surveys summarize owner-occupied property taxes in that range as a share of value—definitions differ. See Tax Foundation — Property taxes as a percentage of owner-occupied housing value (state / local, illustrative national context).

Official millage schedule (2025)

City of Alachua — incorporated column total from the 2025 final millage matrix (verify against your TRIM city code). — Form DR-422 (Alachua County Tax Collector). Combined ad valorem mills: 21.7696 mills. On taxable value: tax ≈ value × (mills ÷ 1000). Implied percent of taxable value from mills alone ≈ 2.18% (mills ÷ 10).

The same schedule calls out non–ad valorem items (e.g. refuse collection by unit/ERU, some MSTU charges, water extension/paving specials) that are billed in dollars and are not embedded in the mill total above.

Estimate

Modeled property tax

Annual tax (modeled)

$7,184

2025 final combined millage for the City of Alachua column on the county DR-422, applied here as an ad-valorem illustration on a single taxable benchmark.

Breakdown

Levy components

Major portions of the published rate stack (schools, county, specials) as labeled on the cited source—not parcel-specific.

ComponentDetail
County general (published)7.6000 mills countywide in the matrix excerpt — one consolidated county government levy.
Library district0.9374 mills library general (countywide district in the schedule).
School district components (example)The DR-422 groups school general, discretionary, capital, and voted levies; countywide school subtotals appear separately from the city-by-city totals — follow the column that matches your taxing combination.

Assessment & taxable value

Florida bills ad valorem tax on taxable assessed value after exemptions and caps. Save Our Homes and other rules often separate market price from taxable value, so a millage row alone does not tell you the effective burden on a recent sale price unless you also know the assessed value on the roll.

Exemptions & credits

  • HomesteadEstimator

    Homestead (illustrative taxable reduction)

    Florida homestead removes a portion of value from taxation and caps assessed growth after qualification. Savings depend on your roll, portability elections, and filing status.

  • SeniorReference

    Senior exemptions (LMS and related)

    Additional exemptions for qualifying seniors reduce taxable value; see your TRIM for senior or additional homestead lines.

  • Veteran / militaryReference

    Veteran and disabled veteran discounts

    Statutory discounts and exemptions may apply for disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses; amounts are parcel-specific.

  • Veteran / militaryEstimator

    Illustrative veterans’ credit (flat)

    Placeholder order-of-magnitude only—not your county’s exact veteran line. Use the TRIM notice for the real dollar credit.

Homestead and other exemptions reduce taxable value before millage is applied; TRIM notices list the exact taxable amount used with these rates.

Tools

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Exemption illustrations

Rough toggles where we publish modeled impacts. Eligibility, caps, and dollar amounts on your real notice can differ—use these only to explore scale.

Add-ons (combine)

Illustrative annual tax

$7,184

Implied effective rate at this value: 2.18% (after value scaling).

The headline figures use the benchmark as taxable assessed value (as on a TRIM or assessment notice). The slider keeps the same ratio as that published model—your taxable value on the roll is what governs the bill.

Not a tax bill, legal estimate, or appeal tool. Exemptions, caps, specials, and assessment rules can change your actual amount; confirm with your assessor or collector.

FAQ

Common questions

Short answers tied to this county’s model—always confirm dates and eligibility on official notices.

How are property taxes calculated in Alachua County?

Rate Gazetteer models here start from published millage where available (about 21.77 total mills in 2025). Ad valorem tax is generally taxable assessed value × (mills ÷ 1000), plus any non–ad valorem lines on your notice. 2025 final combined millage for the City of Alachua column on the county DR-422, applied here as an ad-valorem illustration on a single taxable benchmark.

When are property taxes due in Florida?

Florida property tax bills are handled by county tax collectors; many jurisdictions emphasize March for annual payment deadlines or TRIM-related schedules—your bill states the exact dates.

How can I lower my property tax bill in Alachua County?

You may appeal assessed value through the property appraiser / VAB process, claim homestead and other exemptions when qualified, and review TRIM notice line items. Non–ad valorem charges are separate from millage.

What is the Florida homestead exemption in Alachua County?

Homestead and other exemptions reduce taxable value before millage is applied; TRIM notices list the exact taxable amount used with these rates.

Does Alachua County’s millage include city and special district rates?

Florida schedules (e.g. DR-422) are organized by column (city, unincorporated, MSTU, etc.). The millage total on this page follows the cited jurisdiction column—compare it to the TRIM code for your property.

Sources

Verification

Primary reference

Alachua County Tax Collector — 2025 Tax Millage Rates (DR-422)
Last verified
2026-04-18
Evidence type
Confirmed

Checked against an official government rate sheet, notice, or tax office publication.

Total mills 21.7696 taken from the City of Alachua incorporated total row in the published PDF; re-check each tax year PDF for final adopted rates and your municipality column.

Related official pages

Reference population (context): 291,782