Fort Lauderdale property tax: where it goes
A Fort Lauderdale house pays 1.84% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $389,285 of value before exemptions with the homestead exemption, that's about $7,283 a year.
Tax is levied on taxable value times the tax millage rates, plus special assessments (Ft Lauderdale millage code 0312).
Pay or manage it
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $389,285 |
|---|---|---|
| Broward County (operating) | 0.5663% | $1,913 |
| Broward County School Board (schools) | 0.6294% | $2,293 |
| Broward County School Board (debt) (schools) | 0.0159% | $58 |
| Children's Services Council of Broward County | 0.045% | $152 |
| North Broward Hospital District | 0.1239% | $419 |
| Florida Inland Navigation District | 0.0027% | $9 |
| South Florida Water Management District | 0.023% | $78 |
| City of Fort Lauderdale (operating) | 0.4119% | $1,392 |
| City of Fort Lauderdale (voted debt) | 0.0222% | $75 |
| City of Fort Lauderdale fire assessment, per unit (2027) | flat | $444 |
| City of Fort Lauderdale stormwater assessment, single family (2027) | flat | $451 |
| Total | 1.84% | $7,283 |
2026 tax year (fiscal year 2026-27), Broward County millage code 0312 (Ft Lauderdale). Exemptions applied: Homestead exemption (first $25,000) ($25,000); Additional homestead exemption (up to $26,411, on assessed value between $50,000 and $76,411) ($26,411).
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+ with limited income: Broward County's Low-Income Senior's Additional Homestead Exemption. The Broward County Commission passed an ordinance increasing the Low-Income Senior's Additional Homestead Exemption from $25,000 to $50,000 for the County portion of the property tax bill effective beginning in the 2017 tax year. Requirements: 65 or older as of January 1, 2027, receive the Homestead Exemption on the property, AND have a combined household adjusted gross income for 2026 not exceeding $38,686. How: Submit the Adjusted Gross Household Income Sworn Statement to the Broward County Property Appraiser's office on or before the March 1, 2027 deadline.
- Disabled veterans: $5,000 exemption. $5,000 Veteran's Disability Exemption: the disability must be military service-related, incurred during wartime service or by misfortune, and at least 10% before January 1; the veteran must be a permanent resident of Florida. How: A copy of your Certificate of Disability from the U.S. Government or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Pay your tax bill in November for 4% off. Broward tax bills paid in full get 4% off in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. Partial payments forfeit the discounts. How: Pay the Broward County Tax Collector in full in November.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Nov 1 (in 8 days) | Property taxes become due November 1; paying in full in November takes 4% off (3% in December, 2% in January, 1% in February). |
| Mar 1, 2027 | Deadline to timely file for the 2027 homestead exemption with the Broward County Property Appraiser. |
| Apr 1 | Taxes not paid by March 31 become delinquent on April 1, when 3% interest and advertising costs are added. |
| Sep 20, 2027 | Absolute deadline to late-file for any 2027 exemption if you missed the March 1, 2027 deadline. |
Sources
- BCPA 2026 final millage table
- City: understanding your property tax notice
- Broward Tax Collector: your tax bill
- BCPA exemptions
- BCPA senior exemption
- Santa Rosa PA exemptions
- Florida DOR via Lee PA homestead adjustment
- Florida DOR public service tax database
- BCPA TRIM
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.