Updated · Property tax data: Census ACS 2024 5-year estimates · Transfer tax verified April 2026 · Methodology · Editorial policy
Baker County's 0.64% effective property tax rate falls in the middle 50% of US counties, close to the national median of 0.81%. Within Florida's 67 counties, it's the 22nd lowest. On the county's median home value of $256,700, the typical homeowner pays $1,631 annually in property tax, close to the national median of $1,629. At closing, Florida's 0.70% combined real estate transfer tax adds roughly $1,797 on a median-priced home, typically paid by the seller.
Enter any purchase price to see the full cost breakdown for Baker County.
Low flood risk. Flood insurance not typically required. Verify at msc.fema.gov for your specific property.
All figures are estimates for planning purposes only. Mortgage payment assumes a 30-year fixed rate of 7.28%, the Freddie Mac PMMS average for the week ending October 1, 2026. Your lender will confirm the actual rate. Closing costs vary by lender and transaction. Consult a licensed real estate attorney and lender before making any financial decisions.
Ways buyers in Baker County may reduce their annual property tax. These programs apply statewide; verify county specifics with your local assessor.
Up to $50,000 exemption on a permanent primary residence: first $25,000 applies to all property taxes; an additional $25,000 applies to non-school taxes on assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000.
View official source →Annual increase in a homestead property's assessed value is capped at the lesser of 3% or CPI change. For 2026, the cap is 2.7%. Portability allows transferring up to $500,000 of SOH benefit to a new Florida homestead.
View official source →Counties and municipalities may grant an additional homestead exemption up to $50,000 for homeowners 65+ meeting an adjusted gross income limit (updated annually).
View official source →Veterans with a 10%+ service-connected disability get a $5,000 exemption; veterans with permanent total service-connected disability or honorably discharged quadriplegics receive a full homestead exemption.
View official source →Last verified April 2026. Exemption amounts and eligibility change frequently. Always confirm with your county assessor before claiming.
Answers to common questions about buying a home in Baker County.
The effective property tax rate in Baker County is 0.64%, calculated as the median annual property tax paid ($1,631) divided by the median home value ($256,700), using 2024 US Census ACS 5-year estimates. Your actual bill depends on your purchase price, homestead or senior exemptions, and any special assessments applied in your taxing district.
Florida's combined real estate transfer tax is approximately 0.70% of the purchase price. On the median Baker County home value of $256,700, this adds roughly $1,797 at closing. Seller pays Documentary Stamp Tax on deed: $0.70/$100 (0.7%) statewide, except Miami-Dade at $0.60/$100 (0.6%) plus $0.45/$100 surtax on non-single-family. Buyers with a mortgage also pay Doc Stamps on the note ($0.35/$100 = 0.35%) + Intangible Tax ($2.00/$1,000 = 0.2%) on the loan amount, not on purchase price, so not included in buyer_rate.
Flood risk is relatively low. Only 2.3% of Baker County's land falls within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. Flood insurance is not typically required, though individual properties near waterways may still be in a zone. Verify at msc.fema.gov.
Closing costs for a buyer in Baker County typically run $5,134–$12,835 (2–5% of purchase price) on a median-priced home, including title insurance ($800–$2,000), appraisal ($400–$700), home inspection ($350–$600), recording fees ($100–$300), and loan origination (0.5–1.0% of the loan amount). Use the calculator above for a specific estimate at your purchase price.
Every county-specific figure on this page links to the exact public dataset it comes from. Verify the numbers yourself against the original source.
Source for the $1,631/yr median taxes paid (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, variable B25103_001E).
Source for the $256,700 median home value (variable B25077_001E). The 0.64% effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median home value.
Source for the transfer tax used in the calculator (buyer 0.00%, seller 0.70%). Verified April 2026.
Source for the county's flood hazard exposure (coastal and inland flood exposure area as a share of county area).
The national dataset behind the county report, including its technical documentation and release notes.
Look up a specific property's flood zone and insurance rate map before making an offer on a home in Baker County.
Closing cost line items are national ranges, not county data. The methodology lists each range's source and the calculator's assumptions (mortgage rate, insurance, PMI).
Florida property tax exemptions: official sources
Verified April 2026.
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