TALLAHASSEE – Leon County Property Appraiser Dr. Akin Akinyemi, CFA, has submitted the preliminary 2026 tax roll to the Florida Department of Revenue and local taxing authorities. As of January 1, 2026, Leon County's overall market values increased 3.1% from 2025, while taxable property values rose just over 5.1%. For properties receiving a homestead exemption, assessed values will not increase by more than 3% over last year's assessed value, in accordance with Florida law.

“Preliminary 2026 values indicate modest changes across much of Leon County's tax roll,” said Akinyemi. “Overall market conditions remain stable, reflecting a return to more typical patterns of value growth following the unusually rapid appreciation experienced in recent years. While property values continue to increase, this year's 3.1% growth is much more consistent with historical trends and points to a healthy, balanced real estate market.”

Local taxing authorities, including Leon County, the City of Tallahassee, and Leon County Schools, will use these preliminary values to prepare their upcoming budgets and determine proposed millage rates. In August, property owners will receive a Notice of Proposed Property Taxes and Non-Ad Valorem Assessments, commonly known as a TRIM (Truth in Millage) Notice. The notice will include each property's assessed value, proposed tax rates, estimated taxes, and information about upcoming public budget hearings.