With potential upcoming changes to Florida's property tax system, the Town of Belleair wants to ensure that residents understand how property taxes work, where their money goes, and why these local revenues are essential to maintaining the high quality of life the community enjoys.

View the Town of Belleair Property Tax Summary Sheet

General Questions

Where Does My Property Tax Dollar Go?
When your annual property tax is sent off to the Pinellas County Tax Collector, that money is divided among several government agencies. Here is a breakdown for every $1 you pay in property taxes:

How are property taxes determined?
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying your property's taxable value by the millage rate, then dividing by 1,000. The basic formula is: (Taxable Value x 1,000) × Millage Rate = Annual Property Tax.

Who sets my property value? 
The Pinellas County Property Appraiser determines your property's assessed value each year. This is different from market value and may be limited by Save Our Homes caps.

What is a millage rate?
The millage rate is the tax rate per $1,000 of assessed property value. Belleair's FY 2026 millage rate is 6.9777, meaning you pay $6.98 for every $1,000 of assessed value.

Does the Town of Belleair control my entire property tax bill? 
No. The Town can only control its portion (34% of your bill). We cannot influence rates set by the school district, county, or special districts.

Town Services and Budget

What do Town property taxes fund? 
Property taxes are the foundation of the Town of Belleair's quality of life. Crucial services, including law enforcement, fire and emergency services, road maintenance, capital projects and infrastructure rely on property tax funding. 

How much does the Town spend on public safety? 
In FY 2026, Belleair budgeted approximately $4 million for police and fire services combined. This takes up almost 60% of our total property tax revenue.

How much does the Town of Belleair rely on property tax funding?
The Town of Belleair relies heavily on property tax funding, which accounts for nearly 70% of our total revenue. These funds are essential to maintaining crucial services and preserving the high quality of life our community values.

Save Our Homes and Exemptions

What is Save Our Homes? 
Save Our Homes is a Florida constitutional amendment that caps annual increases in assessed value at 3% for homesteaded properties, protecting longtime residents from dramatic tax increases.

How do I qualify for homestead exemption? 
You must make the property your permanent residence as of January 1 and apply with the Pinellas County Property Appraiser by March 1.

Why are my taxes different from the previous owner? 
When property changes ownership, exemptions are removed and the property is reassessed at current market value. You must reapply for exemptions.

Getting Help

How can I appeal my property assessment? 
Contact the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's office. They have formal appeal processes and can explain how your assessment was determined.

Where can I get more information about exemptions? 
Visit the Pinellas County Property Appraiser website or call their office directly for information about available exemptions and application procedures.

How can I stay informed about Town budget decisions? 
Attend Town Commission meetings, participate in budget hearings, read budget documents on the Town website, and sign up for our monthly newsletter.