Marion County, Florida by the numbers
In Marion County, HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,394 a month, the 2026 sales tax rate is 7.5%, and our estimated monthly cost to own a typical home is $2,847.94.
Last updated Oct 22, 2026 · Last verified Oct 22, 2026
Rent data: HUD FY2027 (effective Oct 1, 2026)
How much is rent in Marion County?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Marion County is $1,394 a month, including utilities.
What is the sales tax in Marion County?
Marion County's 2026 sales tax rate is 7.5% (6% state + 1.5% county surtax).
How much does it cost to own a home in Marion County?
Our estimate for the default example home is $2,847.94 a month, including mortgage, property tax at the county's average millage, and example insurance figures. Change the inputs on the calculator for your numbers.
Which Marion County cities have rent pages?
Sources
- HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents, county-level data file (revised) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- Florida DOR Form DR-15DSS, Discretionary Sales Surtax Information for Calendar Year 2026 (R. 11/25) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- Cost-to-own methodology and property tax sources
Last updated: Oct 22, 2026 · Next review: Jan 15, 2027