Fort Myers Beach Property Taxes: What You Need to Know

Residents of Fort Myers Beach contribute property taxes to 11 different entities. The Town of Fort Myers Beach receives 6% of the total property tax bill, funding local services and operations within its taxing district.

The town's taxing district encompasses all of Estero Island, from the Matanzas Pass bridge to the Big Carlos Pass bridge. Areas outside this boundary may use Fort Myers Beach zip codes but are not subject to the town's direct taxing jurisdiction.

For a home assessed at $538,000, the Town of Fort Myers Beach collects $32,280, representing 6% of that assessment.

Understanding these allocations helps residents see how their property tax dollars are distributed among various governmental bodies.