How much are property taxes in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Homeowners in Fort Lauderdale, FL pay a median of $4,516 (±$209) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,745.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,224.
That is about 0.9% of the median home value of $486,700.
In Fort Lauderdale, the median real estate tax went from $3,111 in 2015–2019 to $4,516 in 2020–2024 (+45.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,516 (±$209)
- With a mortgage
- $4,745
- Without a mortgage
- $4,224
- Share of median value
- 0.9%
Real estate taxes in Fort Lauderdale against Broward County, its state and the nation
| Fort Lauderdale | Broward County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,516 (±$209) | $3,890 (±$43) | $2,730 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,745 (±$244) | $4,455 (±$56) | $2,993 (±$15) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,224 (±$348) | $3,022 (±$77) | $2,319 (±$16) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $486,700 (±$10,334) | $414,600 (±$3,256) | $359,000 (±$930) | $332,700 |
In Fort Lauderdale, the median real estate tax is higher than in Broward County ($3,890).
It is also higher than in Florida ($2,730).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Broward County, Fort Lauderdale ranks 11 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 118 of 825.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Fort Lauderdale
The median tax ($4,516) is 0.9% of the median home value ($486,700).
Across Broward County the same ratio is 0.9%.
Across Florida it is 0.8%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Fort Lauderdale have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,111 (±$126) | $4,516 (±$209) | +45.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $334,000 (±$8,064) | $486,700 (±$10,334) | +45.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,084 (±$59) | $2,679 (±$87) | +28.6% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Fort Lauderdale
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | — | $4,516 (±$209) | — |
| Wilton Manors | 1.3 mi | $4,342 (±$1,170) | Not measurably different |
| Roosevelt Gardens | 2.1 mi | $2,121 (±$738) | Lower |
| Washington Park | 2.3 mi | $3,347 (±$573) | Lower |
| Boulevard Gardens | 2.3 mi | $4,211 (±$3,288) | Not measurably different |
| Oakland Park | 2.6 mi | $2,930 (±$254) | Lower |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 3.8 mi | $1,895 (±$135) | Lower |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | 4.5 mi | $5,786 (±$903) | Higher |
| Broadview Park | 4.8 mi | $1,866 (±$529) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Roosevelt Gardens, FL ($2,121), Washington Park, FL ($3,347), Oakland Park, FL ($2,930).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL ($5,786).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Broward County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Hillsboro Beach | $6,162 (±$339) |
| 6 | Lighthouse Point | $5,844 (±$995) |
| 7 | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | $5,786 (±$903) |
| 8 | Coral Springs | $5,545 (±$191) |
| 9 | Cooper City | $5,180 (±$364) |
| 10 | Davie | $4,551 (±$183) |
| 11 | Fort Lauderdale | $4,516 (±$209) |
| 12 | Plantation | $4,416 (±$189) |
| 13 | Miramar | $4,396 (±$156) |
| 14 | Wilton Manors | $4,342 (±$1,170) |
| 15 | Boulevard Gardens | $4,211 (±$3,288) |
| 16 | Pembroke Pines | $3,959 (±$124) |
| 17 | Hollywood | $3,563 (±$188) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Broward County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fort Lauderdale
How much are property taxes in Fort Lauderdale?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $4,516 (±$209) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Fort Lauderdale?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.9% of the median home value in Fort Lauderdale, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Fort Lauderdale gone up?
In Fort Lauderdale, the median real estate tax went from $3,111 in 2015–2019 to $4,516 in 2020–2024 (+45.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Fort Lauderdale higher than in Broward County?
In Fort Lauderdale, the median real estate tax is higher than in Broward County ($3,890).
It is also higher than in Florida ($2,730).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Lauderdale city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Lauderdale city, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Lauderdale city, Florida
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Lauderdale city, Florida
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Lauderdale city, Florida
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Fort Lauderdale city, Florida (place:24000, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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