Clermont property tax: where it goes
A Clermont house pays 1.629% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $418,400 of market value with the homestead exemption, that's about $6,137 a year.
Tax is levied on taxable value: the assessed value set by the Lake County Property Appraiser, minus exemptions.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $418,400 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake County BCC general fund | 0.5025% | $1,844 |
| Lake County voted debt service | 0.0072% | $26 |
| Lake County MSTU ambulance | 0.0463% | $170 |
| Lake County Water Authority | 0.0294% | $108 |
| Lake County School Board (state required local effort) (schools) | 0.3056% | $1,202 |
| Lake County School Board (local discretionary operating and capital) (schools) | 0.2998% | $1,179 |
| St. Johns River Water Management District | 0.0179% | $66 |
| City of Clermont | 0.42% | $1,541 |
| Total | 1.629% | $6,137 |
2026 tax year (fiscal year 2026-27), Lake County final millage, taxing authority code 000C (Clermont). Exemptions applied: Homestead exemption (first $25,000) ($25,000); Additional homestead exemption (up to $26,411; not on school taxes) ($26,411).
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+ with limited income: up to $50,000 off assessed value for Lake County taxes, up to $25,000 for City of Clermont taxes. Florida law provides an additional exemption of up to $50,000 off the assessed value for homeowners 65 or older with a homestead exemption whose adjusted gross household income does not exceed $38,686. Lake County has authorized up to the full $50,000; the City of Clermont has authorized up to $25,000. How: Apply to the Lake County Property Appraiser between January 2 and March 1, with household income documents.
- $5,000 exemptions for widows and widowers and for totally and permanently disabled owners. The widow/widower exemption and the disability exemption each reduce the assessed value of your property by $5,000. How: Apply to the Lake County Property Appraiser by March 1; the widow/widower exemption needs a copy of the death certificate, the disability exemption Form DR-416 or a Social Security letter.
- Pay your tax bill by November 30 for 4% off. The Lake County Tax Collector gives a 4% discount if paid in full by November 30, 3% by December 31, 2% by January 31 and 1% by February 28. How: Pay the Lake County Tax Collector; for mailed payments, the postmark sets the discount.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Nov 1 (in 9 days) | Lake County property tax collection begins November 1; paying in full by November 30 takes 4% off (3% by December 31, 2% by January 31, 1% by February 28). |
| Mar 1 | Deadline to apply for the homestead exemption with the Lake County Property Appraiser. |
| Mar 31 | The gross amount of the property tax bill must be paid by March 31. |
| Apr 1 | Unpaid taxes become delinquent on April 1, when 3% statutory interest is added. |
Pay or manage it
- Pay property tax (Lake County Tax Collector) ↗
- Apply for homestead exemption (Lake County Property Appraiser) ↗
Sources
- Lake County Property Appraiser: 2026 final millage rate sheet
- Lake County Property Appraiser: 2026 final millage rates and values comparison
- Lake County Property Appraiser: property tax exemptions
- Florida Department of Revenue: Property Tax Information for Homestead Exemption (PT-113)
- Lake County Tax Collector: property taxes
- Lake County Tax Collector: taxing authorities
- Florida Department of Revenue: 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.