I hear it everyday, "boy your taxes in Florida are really high" compared to those in Mississippi or Alabama or whatever state comes to mind.  I find in the deep recesses of my thinking that I have to agree that Florida's real property taxes are expensive.  The tax rates here fluctuate a small amount each year ,as the tax assessor does his job,based on needs of the School Board, etc,  for us hard working citizens of Escambia County.  Our rate in the county most often runs between 17 and 18 mills and is based on point of sale pricing-if one lives inside Pensacola city limits, the millage will be closer to 23.   We do have a "save our homes" cap for those who are fortunate to own homesteaded property in the state.

 Insurance is another story which we can discuss at a later date.  For today, I will cry into my checkbook after having just paid balance of 2006 taxes as well as first quarter for 2007. 

Want to talk about these issues, call me at 850-304-7773.  (Not after 8:30 PM please)

Your sunshine girl, Christine