Quick Answer
Pinellas Park FL property taxes run approximately $6,700-$8,500/year on a $350,000 home without homestead exemption, and $5,600-$7,000/year with homestead. The total millage rate is approximately 19-22 mills. File the homestead exemption by March 1 after purchase. Call Barrett at (813) 733-7907 for any property tax questions related to a purchase.
Pinellas Park FL Property Taxes Overview
Pinellas Park is an incorporated city within Pinellas County, meaning property owners pay both Pinellas County levies and City of Pinellas Park municipal taxes. The combined millage rate runs approximately 19-22 mills depending on the exact jurisdiction and special district assessments that apply to your property. Understanding this rate and the available exemptions can save Pinellas Park homeowners $1,000-$1,500+ per year.
Pinellas County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector
Pinellas County Property Appraiser (PAO)
315 Court Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: (727) 464-3207
Website: pinellaspao.org
The Pinellas PAO determines the assessed value of all properties in Pinellas County, including Pinellas Park. The PAO also processes homestead exemption applications and maintains property ownership records. Use the PAO's online search at pinellaspao.org to look up any property's assessed value, exemptions, and millage history.
Pinellas County Tax Collector
Phone: (727) 464-7777
Website: pinellastaxcollector.com
The Tax Collector collects property taxes based on the values set by the PAO and the millage rates set by the taxing authorities. Pinellas County property taxes are due November 1 each year and become delinquent April 1 of the following year. An early-payment discount applies: 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January, 1% in February, face value in March.
Pinellas Park FL Property Tax Millage Breakdown
| Taxing Authority | Approximate Mills | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pinellas County General | ~5.0-6.0 | County general fund and services |
| Pinellas County Schools | ~6.5-7.0 | Required local effort + discretionary |
| City of Pinellas Park | ~2.5-3.5 | Municipal services (police, parks, roads) |
| SW Florida Water Mgmt (SWFWMD) | ~0.25 | Water management district levy |
| Emergency Medical Services | ~0.5-1.0 | County EMS levy |
| Pinellas County Library | ~0.5 | County library system |
| Other Special Districts | ~0.5-1.0 | Fire, juvenile welfare, transit, etc. |
| Total Estimate | ~19-22 mills | Varies by exact address and year |
One mill equals $1 of tax per $1,000 of assessed value. At 20 mills on a $350,000 assessed value, the annual tax bill would be $7,000. The homestead exemption reduces assessed value by $50,000, bringing taxable value to $300,000 and the annual bill to approximately $6,000 at 20 mills.
Exact millage rates are set annually by each taxing authority and vary slightly each year. Look up your property's actual TRIM notice at pinellaspao.org for the precise millage rates applicable to your address.
Pinellas Park FL Property Tax Sample Calculations
| Scenario | Assessed Value | Taxable Value | Est. Annual Tax | Est. Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $320K home, no homestead | $320,000 | $320,000 | $6,080-$7,040 | $507-$587 |
| $320K home, with homestead | $320,000 | $270,000 | $5,130-$5,940 | $428-$495 |
| $420K home, no homestead | $420,000 | $420,000 | $7,980-$9,240 | $665-$770 |
| $420K home, with homestead | $420,000 | $370,000 | $7,030-$8,140 | $586-$678 |
| $550K home, no homestead | $550,000 | $550,000 | $10,450-$12,100 | $871-$1,008 |
| $550K home, with homestead | $550,000 | $500,000 | $9,500-$11,000 | $792-$917 |
Estimates based on 19-22 total mills. Actual taxes depend on final millage rates set by each authority. Look up any property at pinellaspao.org for current assessed value and millage.
Florida Homestead Exemption and Save Our Homes Cap
Homestead Exemption ($50,000)
Florida's homestead exemption reduces the taxable assessed value of your primary residence by $50,000. The first $25,000 applies to all taxing authorities; the second $25,000 applies to all except the school board levy. In practice, a Pinellas Park homeowner with homestead saves approximately $900-$1,100 per year depending on the applicable millage rate. File the homestead exemption with the Pinellas County Property Appraiser by March 1 of the year after you close and occupy the home as your primary residence. Application: pinellaspao.org.
Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap
Once a homestead exemption is in place, Florida's Save Our Homes (SOH) law caps annual increases in your property's assessed value at 3% or the Consumer Price Index increase, whichever is lower. This protects long-term homeowners from large tax increases as market values rise. When you purchase a Pinellas Park home, the assessment resets to market value; the cap then applies starting the following year. Long-term residents who have owned since before the rapid price appreciation of the 2020s can have assessed values significantly below market value due to accumulated SOH savings.
Homestead Portability
Florida homestead portability allows you to transfer accumulated SOH savings (up to $500,000) from a prior Florida homestead to a new one. If you are selling a Florida home where your assessed value is significantly below market due to SOH, you can port that benefit to your Pinellas Park purchase, potentially reducing your assessed value and tax bill immediately. File the portability application with the Pinellas PAO within three years of abandoning your prior homestead. This can save $1,000-$5,000+ annually depending on your accumulated SOH benefit.
Additional Exemptions
Additional exemptions that may apply to Pinellas Park homeowners include: a $500 exemption for widows and widowers; exemptions for totally and permanently disabled persons; a $5,000 exemption for veterans with a disability rating from the VA; and an additional homestead exemption of up to $50,000 for low-income seniors age 65+ who have owned and occupied the property for 25+ years. Contact the Pinellas PAO at (727) 464-3207 to determine eligibility.
