How Sumter County Millage Rates Calculate Your Property Taxes

Sumter County residents are reminded that property taxes, a critical funding source for local government operations, are calculated based on millage rates. These rates, set by various taxing authorities, directly impact the amount homeowners pay annually. Understanding how these rates are applied helps residents grasp their tax obligations.

Property taxes, known as ad valorem revenue, represent the most significant funding stream for local governments across Florida. In Sumter County, several governmental entities assess these taxes each year to finance essential recurring operations. The millage rate itself defines the amount of property tax charged per $1,000 of a property's taxable value.

For those living in unincorporated areas of Sumter County, the total millage levy includes rates from the Sumter County Commission, the Sumter County School Board, and the South West Florida Water Management District. The certified 2025 millage rates for these entities were 4.8900 for Sumter County, 4.9120 for Public Schools, and 0.1831 for the Water Board. This brought the total millage for unincorporated county areas in 2025 to 10.8422.

Residents within municipalities also pay additional millage rates specific to their city. For example, the City of Bushnell's certified 2025 millage rate was 3.3061, Center Hill's was 3.7201, Coleman's was 3.2500, Webster's was 8.0000, and Wildwood's was 2.8287. Property taxes are determined by multiplying the property's taxable value by the combined millage rate applicable to that specific location.

The Sumter County Property Appraiser's Office assesses the value of all homes within the county. This assessed value, minus any applicable exemptions, determines the taxable value of a property. Residents with questions about their home's assessed value can contact the Property Appraiser's Office directly at (352) 569-6800.