Palmetto property tax: where it goes
A Palmetto house pays 2.237% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $313,400 of market value with the homestead exemption, that's about $6,027 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 $313,400 |
|---|---|---|
| Manatee County (operating, transportation, library, parks) | 0.5537% | $1,451 |
| Manatee County voter-approved (children's services, environmental lands) | 0.0483% | $127 |
| Manatee County School Board (schools) | 0.6275% | $1,810 |
| City of Palmetto | 0.5845% | $1,531 |
| Southwest Florida Water Management District | 0.1831% | $480 |
| Manatee County Mosquito Control District | 0.1256% | $329 |
| West Coast Inland Navigation District | 0.0394% | $103 |
| North River Fire District | 0.075% | $196 |
| Total | 2.237% | $6,027 |
2026 tax year, City of Palmetto (tax district 0019), 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 law sets early-payment discounts on property tax: 4 percent in November, 3 percent in December, 2 percent in January and 1 percent 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 guide (PT-113)
- Lee County PA 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.