Port Charlotte property tax, in one number.
The typical Port Charlotte homeowner pays $2,252 a year on a $269,900 home. That's close to the Charlotte County rate (0.85%) and below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
Estimate my taxPort Charlotte at a glance
Port Charlotte is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) in Charlotte County. Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
Property tax calculator
Enter a home value to see a typical yearly bill at Port Charlotte's average effective rate, or pick another area.
- Bills are up, rates are down.The median tax paid rose from $1,471 in 2017 to $2,307 in 2024 (+57%), while home values rose 73%. That pushed the effective rate down.
- Mortgage or not, bills are similar.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $2,281, and homes owned outright paid $2,211.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 3.5% of the median household income of $63,844.
The data, charted
Median tax paid & effective rate
Owners vs renters
Cities in Charlotte County
Port Charlotte compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Charlotte | $2,252 | $269,900 | 0.83% |
| Charlotte County | $2,785 | $328,900 | 0.85% |
| Florida | $2,730 | $359,000 | 0.76% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Charlotte County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Charlotte County0.85% · $2,785
- Punta Gorda0.92% · $4,774
- Rotonda0.81% · $3,154
- Glades County0.85% · $1,170
- DeSoto County0.83% · $1,447
- Hendry County0.80% · $1,756
- Lee County0.79% · $2,858
- Sarasota County0.75% · $3,106
- Highlands County0.72% · $1,353
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Port Charlotte?
The effective rate is about 0.83%. The median homeowner pays $2,252 a year on a home worth a median $269,900 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Port Charlotte?
About $2,075 a year, or roughly $173 a month, at Port Charlotte's average effective rate of 0.83%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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