Minneola property tax: where it goes
A Minneola house pays 1.749% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $420,800 of market value with the homestead exemption, that's about $6,679 a year.
Tax is levied on the assessed value set by the Lake County Property Appraiser, minus exemptions.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $420,800 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake County BCC general fund | 0.5025% | $1,856 |
| Lake County voted debt service | 0.0072% | $27 |
| Lake County MSTU ambulance | 0.0463% | $171 |
| Lake County Water Authority | 0.0294% | $109 |
| Lake County School Board (state required local effort) (schools) | 0.3056% | $1,210 |
| Lake County School Board (local discretionary operating and capital) (schools) | 0.2998% | $1,187 |
| St. Johns River Water Management District | 0.0179% | $66 |
| City of Minneola | 0.54% | $1,995 |
| City of Minneola fire protection assessment | flat | $59 |
| Total | 1.749% | $6,679 |
2026 tax year (fiscal year 2026-27), Lake County final millage, taxing authority code 00MI (Minneola). 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 the assessed value. Florida law provides an additional exemption (up to $50,000 off the assessed value) for Senior Citizens, over 65, with certain income limitations. Lake County and the City of Minneola have authorized this exemption up to the full $50,000. How: Apply to the Lake County Property Appraiser between January 2 and March 1.
- $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.
- Veterans with a service-connected disability: $5,000 exemption. This exemption reduces the assessed value by $5,000 for a Florida resident honorably discharged veteran with a service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. How: Apply by March 1 of the year you wish the exemption to begin, with a letter from the U.S. Government or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as proof.
- 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 10 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
- www.lakecopropappr.com 2026%20Final%20Millage%20Rate%20Sheet.pd
- www.lakecopropappr.com 2026%20Final%20Millage%20Rates%20and%20V
- www.laketax.com property-taxes
- www.lakecopropappr.com exemptions.aspx
- Minneola Resolution 2026-21 fire assessment (Sept 10, 2026 packet)
- Lake County Tax Collector taxing authorities
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.