St. Petersburg, Florida Mortgage Calculator - Monthly Payment with Taxes, PMI & Insurance
St. Petersburg offers up to $75,000 in down payment assistance - calculated as 20% of the sales price plus $5,000 in closing costs. The 0% deferred loan is 100% forgiven after 10 years for buyers at or below 80% AMI. Pinellas County's combined tax rate averages 1.75%, and St. Pete's median home price of approximately $400,000 reflects its growing popularity.
Loan Details
$70,000 · LTV 80%
Buyer Profile
Extra Payment
Optional principal-only payment used to estimate payoff speed and interest savings.
Monthly Payment
$1,770 Principal & Interest · $475 Property Taxes · $125 Other
Methodology and limitations
Last reviewed:
Methodology
Uses standard principal-and-interest mortgage math, then models housing-cost inputs such as tax, insurance, PMI, and extra-payment scenarios where available. National pages include worked PITI, term, and PMI comparison examples for planning.
Limitations
Planning estimate only. Actual approval, escrow, PMI, fees, taxes, insurance, and closing disclosures depend on lender, property, borrower profile, and local rules.
Official sources
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau mortgage cost guidance
- Florida Department of Revenue Property Tax Data Portal
- Florida DOR documentary stamp tax
- Florida DOR nonrecurring intangible tax
- Florida DOR Save Our Homes assessment limitation
- Florida Housing Hometown Heroes funding status
- City of St. Petersburg Housing Down Payment Assistance
- City of St. Pete Housing Assistance Program Improvements
St. Petersburg, Florida Mortgage Calculator - Monthly Payment with Taxes, PMI & Insurance
Florida · Pinellas County
St. Petersburg offers up to $75,000 in down payment assistance - calculated as 20% of the sales price plus $5,000 in closing costs. The 0% deferred loan is 100% forgiven after 10 years for buyers at or below 80% AMI. Pinellas County's combined tax rate averages 1.75%, and St. Pete's median home price of approximately $400,000 reflects its growing popularity.
Use this mortgage calculator for St. Petersburg, Florida to estimate the monthly payment with principal, interest, configured annual taxes, eligible exemptions, and assistance programs when the buyer profile matches the conditions.
What This Estimate Uses
- Geographic level: city
- Configured property tax rate: 1.85%
- Configured benefits or exemptions: 4
- Reviewed sources: 8
What Changes in St. Petersburg, Florida
- Data level used: city. This page uses the most specific available data layer for St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Configured combined annual property tax rate: 1.85% before exemptions and buyer-specific conditions are applied.
- Configured down payment assistance programs: St. Petersburg Housing DPA Program.
Local Tax Assumptions
These are the annual tax assumptions configured for this page. The calculator applies them to the appropriate value, then accounts for exemptions or conditions when the buyer selects them.
- Florida School Property Tax - 0.629%
- Florida Non-School Property Tax - 1.220%
Programs and Exemptions Included
These benefits do not mean automatic approval. The calculator models them when the buyer inputs match the configured eligibility conditions.
- Florida Homestead Exemption - $25,000 (requires: primary residence)
- Florida Additional Homestead Exemption - $25,000 (requires: primary residence)
- St. Petersburg Housing DPA Program - $75,000 (requires: first-time buyer, primary residence, income is below the program cap, inStPetersburgCityLimits)
- Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) - 20% of mortgage interest (requires: first-time buyer, primary residence, buyer has a Mortgage Credit Certificate)
When This Estimate Can Change
- The actual property tax bill depends on the address, overlapping taxing jurisdictions, approved exemptions, and appraised value.
- Home insurance, flood insurance, HOA dues, and PMI can vary by property, lender, and buyer profile.
- Configured closing costs include Florida Deed Documentary Stamp Tax, Florida Mortgage Documentary Stamp Tax, Florida Nonrecurring Intangible Tax, but other settlement charges may appear on a real loan estimate.
2025 Local Home-Purchase Mortgage Market in Pinellas County, Florida
Local home-purchase mortgage market context for Pinellas County, Florida: in 2025 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data, Pinellas County logged 15,919 final-action applications. The mortgage denial rate was 10.38% and the originated share was 65.59%.
These figures reflect the county market, not the city alone.
| Metric | Pinellas County | State |
|---|---|---|
| Final-action applications | 15,919 | 450,107 |
| Mortgage denial rate | 10.38% | 13.12% |
| Originated share | 65.59% | 65.00% |
Source: FFIEC HMDA 2025 (LAR modificado, compra de vivienda) · Texas vs California mortgage denial rates (methodology)
Nearby location comparison
Planning comparison on a $400,000 home with 20% down, 6.5% fixed for 30 years, and $100/mo insurance. Monthly tax uses each page's configured property tax rate.
| Location | Est. property tax rate | Est. monthly tax | Est. monthly PITI |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg (this page) | 1.85% | $616 | $2,739 |
| Broward County | 1.99% | $662 | $2,785 |
| Collier County | 0.98% | $327 | $2,450 |
| Duval County | 1.79% | $596 | $2,719 |
| Hillsborough County | 1.89% | $629 | $2,751 |
| Lee County | 1.40% | $467 | $2,589 |
Local Data and Sources
Last editorial verification: June 4, 2026. This page combines the official data layers configured for St. Petersburg, Florida.
The sources used on this page are Consumer Financial Protection Bureau mortgage cost guidance, Florida Department of Revenue Property Tax Data Portal, Florida DOR documentary stamp tax, Florida DOR nonrecurring intangible tax, Florida DOR Save Our Homes assessment limitation, Florida Housing Hometown Heroes funding status, City of St. Petersburg Housing Down Payment Assistance, City of St. Pete Housing Assistance Program Improvements. Each source lists which rate, exemption, or program it validates and when it was last reviewed.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau mortgage cost guidance - verified May 3, 2026 - General U.S. mortgage closing-cost and mortgage-cost guidance.
- Florida Department of Revenue Property Tax Data Portal - verified May 3, 2026 - Official source for the 2025 final Data Book workbooks used for Florida statewide and county property-tax millage rates.
- Florida DOR documentary stamp tax - verified May 3, 2026 - Official source for deed and mortgage documentary stamp tax rates, including Miami-Dade single-family treatment.
- Florida DOR nonrecurring intangible tax - verified May 3, 2026 - Official source for the 2 mills nonrecurring intangible tax on mortgage obligations.
- Florida DOR Save Our Homes assessment limitation - verified May 3, 2026 - Official source for Florida homestead assessment-cap rules and the 2026 Save Our Homes limitation.
- Florida Housing Hometown Heroes funding status - verified May 3, 2026 - Official source used to exclude Hometown Heroes as an active May 2026 DPA benefit because the 2025-2026 allocation was fully committed.
- City of St. Petersburg Housing Down Payment Assistance - verified June 4, 2026 - Official source for St. Petersburg DPA offering up to $75,000 (20% of sales price + $5K closing costs) as a 0% deferred loan, forgiven after 10 years for qualified buyers.
- City of St. Pete Housing Assistance Program Improvements - verified June 4, 2026 - Official announcement of St. Petersburg's DPA program improvements including increased maximum assistance and full forgiveness at or below 80% AMI.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Florida property tax rate is used here?
The statewide estimate uses Florida Department of Revenue 2025 final taxes levied divided by 2025 taxable value: about 0.6563% for school taxes and 1.0449% for non-school taxes before homestead exemptions. County pages override those rates with DOR county millage data.
How does Florida homestead affect this calculator?
For a qualifying primary residence, the first $25,000 exemption reduces both school and non-school taxable value. A second $25,000 exemption reduces only non-school taxable value. The Save Our Homes cap then limits annual assessed-value growth for continuing homesteads. Use this state mortgage calculator to combine that assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI, then drill into county or city pages when you have a specific address.
What Florida closing taxes are included?
The estimate includes deed documentary stamp tax on the sale price, mortgage documentary stamp tax on the loan amount, and nonrecurring intangible tax on the mortgage obligation. County files can override rates where Florida law differs, such as Miami-Dade deed documentary stamp tax.
What is a sample Florida mortgage payment on $400,000?
With 20% down at 6.5% for 30 years, principal and interest are about $2,023. Using the statewide school plus non-school planning rates (about 1.70% combined before homestead), tax escrow is roughly $567 per month on $400,000; add $100 insurance for about $2,690 PITI without PMI. Homestead exemptions and county millage can lower or raise the tax line—use Miami-Dade or other county pages for local overrides.
What Pinellas County property-tax benchmark is used?
This county page uses Florida DOR's 2025 county millage data, split into school and non-school components for the Florida homestead exemption calculation. Use this county mortgage calculator to combine that local assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI so your monthly PITI estimate is closer to a full housing payment before you talk to a lender.
What property tax rate does the Pinellas County mortgage calculator use?
Pinellas County uses a local planning benchmark of about 1.85% on this page. On a $400,000 home that is roughly $7,398 per year or $616 per month in escrow before exemptions or special districts. Parcel bills can still differ—verify the levy code on the address you are buying.
What is a sample Pinellas County PITI on $400,000?
With 20% down at 6.5% for 30 years, principal and interest are about $2,023. At ~1.85% property tax, monthly escrow is about $616; with $100 insurance, estimated PITI is about $2,739 without PMI. Enter your real price and down payment above to resize the estimate, including PMI if you put less than 20% down.
Should Pinellas County buyers focus on tax or insurance?
Pinellas County's ~1.85% DOR-style planning millage sets escrow, but wind and flood insurance can dominate monthly cost—especially on the coast. Model PITI here, then get insurance quotes early before relying on tax alone. Use this county mortgage calculator to combine that local assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI so your monthly PITI estimate is closer to a full housing payment before you talk to a lender.
Can I really get $75,000 toward a home in St. Petersburg?
Yes. The program provides 20% of the purchase price plus up to $5,000 for closing costs. On a $350,000 home, that's $75,000 in assistance. The 0% deferred loan is fully forgiven after 10 years of occupancy for buyers at or below 80% AMI.
Is the St. Petersburg DPA program currently open?
Yes for homes within the South St. Petersburg CRA (SSCRA), which is actively accepting applications. Citywide funding outside the CRA is limited for households above 80% AMI. Always check current status with a participating lender. Use this city mortgage calculator to combine that local assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI so your monthly PITI estimate is closer to a full housing payment before you talk to a lender.
What are the income limits for St. Pete DPA?
The program serves households up to 140% AMI. At or below 80% AMI (approx $58,450 for 1 person), the loan is 100% forgiven after 10 years. Between 81-140% AMI, partial forgiveness applies. A minimum 1% buyer contribution is required. Use this city mortgage calculator to combine that local assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI so your monthly PITI estimate is closer to a full housing payment before you talk to a lender.
How does St. Petersburg compare to Tampa for DPA?
St. Pete offers up to $75K (as a percentage of purchase price) vs Tampa's $50K flat. Both have similar income limits and forgiveness terms. St. Pete's Pinellas County tax rate (1.75%) is slightly lower than Tampa's Hillsborough rate (1.89%). Use this city mortgage calculator to combine that local assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI so your monthly PITI estimate is closer to a full housing payment before you talk to a lender.
What is a sample St. Petersburg PITI on $400,000?
With 20% down at 6.5% for 30 years, principal and interest are about $2,023. At ~1.85% property tax, monthly escrow is about $616; with $100 insurance, estimated PITI is about $2,739 without PMI. Adjust inputs above to match your price, rate, and down payment.