Bonita Springs property tax: where it goes
A Bonita Springs house pays 1.279% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $497,100 of market value with the homestead exemption, that's about $5,891 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value minus exemptions (taxable value), at a millage rate in dollars per $1,000.
Pay or manage it
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $497,100 |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County general revenue | 0.3762% | $1,677 |
| Lee County schools (local board) (schools) | 0.2248% | $1,061 |
| Lee County schools (state law) (schools) | 0.3023% | $1,427 |
| City of Bonita Springs | 0.0841% | $375 |
| Lee County library district | 0.0422% | $188 |
| South Florida Water Management District | 0.0095% | $42 |
| SFWMD Everglades construction project | 0.0033% | $15 |
| SFWMD Okeechobee basin | 0.0103% | $46 |
| Bonita Springs Fire District | 0.2% | $891 |
| Lee County hyacinth control district | 0.0019% | $8 |
| Lee County mosquito control district | 0.021% | $93 |
| West Coast Inland Navigation District | 0.0039% | $18 |
| City stormwater assessment, property with over 1,800 sq ft of impervious surface (FY2027) | flat | $50 |
| Total | 1.279% | $5,891 |
2026 tax year, Lee County district 017 (City of Bonita Springs / Bonita Springs Fire). Exemptions applied: Homestead exemption ($25,000); Additional homestead exemption (up to $26,411, 2026) ($26,411).
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+ with limited income: up to $50,000 more off. Homeowners 65 or older whose household income is under the state limit can get an extra exemption. The City of Bonita Springs adopted $25,000 for city taxes and Lee County $50,000 for all county millages. How: Apply to the Lee County Property Appraiser by March 1; income paperwork (Form DR-501SC) can follow by June 1.
- Disabled veterans: up to a full exemption. An honorably discharged veteran with total and permanent service-connected disabilities may qualify for a total exemption of ad valorem taxes on the homestead (less any portion used for commercial purposes). Separately, homestead owners 65 or older who were honorably discharged and have a combat-related disability can get a discount equal to their disability percentage. How: Apply to the Lee County Property Appraiser by March 1; for the total exemption, apply even if your VA paperwork has not arrived. The combat-related discount also requires a current homestead exemption.
- Pay your tax bill in November for 4% off. Lee County gives 4% off for paying in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. How: Pay the Lee County Tax Collector in November; bills go out in November.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Mar 1 | Deadline to apply for homestead and other exemptions with the Lee County Property Appraiser. |
| Mar 31 | Property taxes due. |
| Apr 1 | Unpaid real estate taxes become delinquent and a 3% interest charge is added. |
| Mid-August | Your TRIM notice (Notice of Proposed Property Taxes) arrives: check your value and exemptions. |
| November | Property tax bills go out. Pay in November for a 4% discount (3% December, 2% January, 1% February). |
Sources
- Lee County Property Appraiser: 2026 taxing district millage book
- City of Bonita Springs: July 15, 2026 City Council packet (FY2026-2027 stormwater assessment resolution)
- Lee County Property Appraiser: homestead and other exemptions
- Lee County Property Appraiser: exemption information pamphlet
- Lee County Tax Collector: property taxes
- Lee County Tax Collector: delinquent taxes
- Florida DOR: municipal public service tax database
Checked October 21, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.