Taxes & Insurance in Davie
Davie sits in Broward County, where property tax rates and homeowners insurance both run on the higher side statewide -- and western Davie's horse properties bring their own additional insurance considerations worth understanding.
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Learn moreBroward County property tax and the 2026 homestead exemption
Broward County's countywide millage runs 5.6658 mills for fiscal year 2026 -- the county's own portion only. The combined rate stacking the County Commission, city, school district, and any special districts serving a given parcel typically lands around 19-22 mills total, per Broward-focused property-tax trackers. Florida's homestead exemption for 2026 totals $51,411 -- a base $25,000 applying to all property taxes including school levies, plus an additional $26,411 applying only to non-school taxes on assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 -- and enrolls a primary residence in the Save Our Homes assessed-value growth cap.
Broward County's combined sales tax rate
Broward County's combined sales tax rate is 7% for 2026 -- Florida's 6% state rate plus a 1% county surtax, per Avalara's county tax-rate tracking.
Homeowners insurance runs high, and horse properties add real considerations
Florida is widely reported as the most expensive state in the country for homeowners insurance, and Broward County's hurricane and wind exposure keeps costs elevated for Davie along with the rest of the county (base record tags Davie with HIGH_HOMEOWNERS_INSURANCE and HURRICANE_RISK). Buyers of a western Davie equestrian property should specifically ask about coverage for barns, outbuildings, fencing, and livestock -- standard homeowners policies typically don't automatically cover agricultural structures or animals the way they cover a primary residence, so a specialized rider or separate policy may be needed. Get a specific, current quote for any Davie address rather than relying on a statewide average.
Key takeaways
- Broward County's own countywide millage is 5.6658 mills (FY2026); combined city-plus-school-plus-county rates typically total around 19-22 mills.
- The 2026 Florida homestead exemption totals $51,411, split between a base $25,000 (all taxes) and an additional $26,411 (non-school taxes only).
- Broward County's combined sales tax rate is 7% for 2026.
- Equestrian/acreage properties in western Davie may need a specialized insurance rider for barns, outbuildings, and livestock beyond a standard homeowners policy.
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