Bradenton property tax: where it goes
A Bradenton house pays 2.149% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $309,400 of market value with the homestead exemption, that's about $5,709 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value less the homestead exemption (the first $25,000 of value is exempt from all property tax).
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $309,400 |
|---|---|---|
| Manatee County (operating, transportation, library, parks) | 0.5537% | $1,429 |
| Manatee County voter-approved (children's services, environmental lands) | 0.0483% | $125 |
| Manatee County School Board (schools) | 0.6275% | $1,785 |
| City of Bradenton | 0.571% | $1,473 |
| Southwest Florida Water Management District | 0.1831% | $472 |
| Manatee County Mosquito Control District | 0.1256% | $324 |
| West Coast Inland Navigation District | 0.0394% | $102 |
| Total | 2.149% | $5,709 |
2026 tax year, City of Bradenton (tax district 0021), Manatee County. Exemptions applied: Homestead exemption (first $25,000, all taxes) ($25,000); Additional homestead exemption (up to $26,411 in 2026, on assessed value over $50,000) ($26,411).
Ways to pay less
- Pay your tax bill in November. Florida counties give 4% off property tax paid in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. How: Pay in November for the largest discount.
- File for homestead by March 1. An owner who lives in the home as a permanent residence by January 1 can apply with Form DR-501 to the county property appraiser by March 1 of the tax year; the exemption can take up to $50,000 off assessed value. How: Apply with your county property appraiser.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 (in 29 days) | Under Florida law, county property tax paid in November gets a 4% discount (3% in December, 2% in January, 1% in February). |
| Mar 1 | Homestead applications (Form DR-501) are due to the county property appraiser by March 1 of the tax year. |
| Apr 1 | Taxes become delinquent on April 1 following the year in which they are assessed. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- Manatee County Property Appraiser 2026 millage rates
- Florida DOR homestead exemption guide (PT-113)
- Lee County PA general exemption info (statewide 2026 additional exemption)
Checked October 22, 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.