Deltona property tax: where it goes
A Deltona house pays 1.837% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $285,400 of market value with the homestead exemption, that's about $4,647 a year.
Tax is levied on taxable value (value after exemptions), at millage rates of dollars per $1,000 of value.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $285,400 |
|---|---|---|
| Volusia County (operating) | 0.507% | $1,186 |
| Volusia County (voter-approved levies) | 0.04% | $94 |
| Volusia County Schools (schools) | 0.5243% | $1,365 |
| St. Johns River Water Management District | 0.0179% | $42 |
| Florida Inland Navigation District | 0.0027% | $6 |
| West Volusia Hospital Authority | 0.0958% | $224 |
| City of Deltona | 0.6495% | $1,520 |
| City of Deltona stormwater assessment | flat | $210 |
| Total | 1.837% | $4,647 |
2026 tax year (fiscal year 2026-27), Volusia County millage code 016 (Deltona). Exemptions applied: Homestead exemption (first $25,000) ($25,000); Additional homestead exemption (up to $26,411 in 2026; not on school taxes) ($26,411).
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+ with household income up to $38,686: extra homestead exemption. The Volusia County Property Appraiser says every person eligible for homestead exemption is eligible for an additional exemption of up to $50,000 under the following circumstances: age 65 or older on January 1 of the claim year and prior-year household income not above $38,686. Its table lists $50,000 for All County Taxing Authorities and $50,000 for Deltona. Copies of income tax returns or wage statements for each household member must be provided to the Property Appraiser. How: Get the Senior Exemption Application from the Volusia County Property Appraiser's senior exemption page and provide the income documents to the Property Appraiser.
- Veterans with a service-connected disability: exemptions. An honorably discharged veteran disabled 10% or more may get a $5,000 reduction in assessed value. Honorably discharged veterans with a service-related total and permanent disability may be totally exempt from ad valorem taxes on their homestead. How: Apply to your county property appraiser.
- $5,000 exemption for widows, widowers, blind and totally and permanently disabled residents. Florida exempts $5,000 of property value for every widow, widower, blind person, or totally and permanently disabled person who is a Florida resident. How: Complete and file the required form with your property appraiser.
- Pay your tax bill in November for 4% off. Volusia County tax bills are mailed about November 1. Paying in November takes 4% off; the discount is 3% in December, 2% in January, 1% in February and none in March. How: Pay the Volusia County Tax Collector in person or online in November.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Nov 1 (in 10 days) | Volusia County property tax bills are mailed on or about November 1; paying in November takes 4% off (3% December, 2% January, 1% February, none in March). |
| Mar 1 | Deadline to file the homestead exemption application (Form DR-501) with the county property appraiser for that tax year. |
| Mar 31 | Last day to pay property taxes without penalty. |
| Apr 1 | Unpaid taxes become delinquent and a 3% minimum charge is added. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- Volusia County Property Appraiser: 2026 itemized millage rates
- City of Deltona: September 21, 2026 commission minutes (final millage)
- Volusia County Schools: approved budget 2026-27 (final millage)
- City of DeBary: September 23, 2026 final budget hearing packet (Resolution 2026-11, final millage)
- Volusia County Tax Collector: property taxes
- Florida DOR: homestead exemption guide (PT-113)
- Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser: exemptions (2026 additional homestead amount)
- Lee County Property Appraiser: CPI homestead exemption table
- City of Deltona: July 20, 2026 budget workshop, annual assessments
- City of Deltona: July 20, 2026 commission minutes (assessments set)
- City of Deltona: September 9, 2026 commission minutes (assessments reaffirmed)
- City of Deltona: special assessment fees
- Florida Department of Revenue: municipal public service tax database
- Volusia County Property Appraiser: senior exemptions
- Florida DOR: property tax benefits for veterans (PT-109)
- Florida DOR: other property tax benefits (PT-111)
- Volusia County Tax Collector: important dates and discounts
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.