How much are property taxes in Panama City, FL?
Homeowners in Panama City, FL pay a median of $1,752 (±$153) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,958.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,479.
That is about 0.7% of the median home value of $268,900.
In Panama City, the median real estate tax went from $1,049 in 2015–2019 to $1,752 in 2020–2024 (+67.0%).
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
- $1,752 (±$153)
- With a mortgage
- $1,958
- Without a mortgage
- $1,479
- Share of median value
- 0.7%
Real estate taxes in Panama City against Bay County, its state and the nation
| Panama City | Bay County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,752 (±$153) | $1,807 (±$76) | $2,730 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,958 (±$215) | $2,026 (±$83) | $2,993 (±$15) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,479 (±$202) | $1,475 (±$119) | $2,319 (±$16) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $268,900 (±$16,269) | $310,500 (±$6,825) | $359,000 (±$930) | $332,700 |
In Panama City, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Bay County ($1,807).
It is also lower than in Florida ($2,730).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Bay County, Panama City ranks 7 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 565 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 Panama City
The median tax ($1,752) is 0.7% of the median home value ($268,900).
Across Bay County the same ratio is 0.6%.
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 Panama City have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,049 (±$76) | $1,752 (±$153) | +67.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $155,800 (±$6,259) | $268,900 (±$16,269) | +72.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,330 (±$71) | $1,782 (±$92) | +34.0% | 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 Panama City
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City | — | $1,752 (±$153) | — |
| Cedar Grove | 2.8 mi | $729 (±$147) | Lower |
| Pretty Bayou | 2.9 mi | $1,659 (±$368) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 4.0 mi | $990 (±$270) | Lower |
| Parker | 4.9 mi | $928 (±$128) | Lower |
| Upper Grand Lagoon | 5.0 mi | $2,452 (±$226) | Higher |
| Lynn Haven | 5.1 mi | $1,902 (±$178) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Grand Lagoon | 5.2 mi | $2,384 (±$177) | Higher |
| Callaway | 7.7 mi | $1,250 (±$107) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cedar Grove, FL ($729), Springfield, FL ($990), Parker, FL ($928).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Upper Grand Lagoon, FL ($2,452), Lower Grand Lagoon, FL ($2,384).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Bay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico Beach | $2,947 (±$513) |
| 2 | Panama City Beach | $2,579 (±$172) |
| 3 | Upper Grand Lagoon | $2,452 (±$226) |
| 4 | Lower Grand Lagoon | $2,384 (±$177) |
| 5 | Laguna Beach | $2,358 (±$196) |
| 6 | Lynn Haven | $1,902 (±$178) |
| 7 | Panama City | $1,752 (±$153) |
| 8 | Pretty Bayou | $1,659 (±$368) |
| 9 | Callaway | $1,250 (±$107) |
| 10 | Springfield | $990 (±$270) |
| 11 | Parker | $928 (±$128) |
| 12 | Cedar Grove | $729 (±$147) |
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 Panama City
How much are property taxes in Panama City?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Panama City, FL is $1,752 (±$153) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Panama City?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.7% of the median home value in Panama City, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Panama City gone up?
In Panama City, the median real estate tax went from $1,049 in 2015–2019 to $1,752 in 2020–2024 (+67.0%).
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 Panama City higher than in Bay County?
In Panama City, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Bay County ($1,807).
It is also lower than in Florida ($2,730).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Panama City city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Panama City city, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Panama City city, Florida
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Panama City city, Florida
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Panama City 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 Panama City city, Florida (place:54700, 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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