Florida county guide
Hendry County real estate: closing costs, taxes and market data
What it costs to buy and sell a home in Hendry County, Florida, with the state's own formulas and the latest market figures.
Market snapshot
Hendry County is a rural inland county in Southwest Florida with an estimated 48,276 residents in 2025, up from 39,619 at the 2020 census. LaBelle, the county seat, and Clewiston on the south shore of Lake Okeechobee are the main housing centers. Port LaBelle and other unincorporated communities supply much of the newer single-family construction.
Main cities: LaBelle, Clewiston, Port LaBelle, Montura, Harlem, Pioneer, Felda
Closing costs at common prices
| Sale price | Deed doc stamps | Owner's title policy | Note doc stamps + intangible tax (80% loan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,750 | $1,325 | $1,100 |
| $350,000 | $2,450 | $1,825 | $1,540 |
| $500,000 | $3,500 | $2,575 | $2,200 |
| $750,000 | $5,250 | $3,825 | $3,300 |
Deed doc stamps are $0.70 per $100 of the price and are normally paid by the seller. In Hendry County the seller customarily pays the owner's title policy, at Florida's promulgated rate. Buyers with a loan also pay $0.35 per $100 on the note and 0.2% intangible tax. Property tax uses the county's typical millage less the $50,000 homestead exemption, so it's an estimate; check the property appraiser for any parcel.
Flood risk
Parts of Hendry County near the Caloosahatchee River and Lake Okeechobee are low-lying, so buyers should check the FEMA flood zone for each parcel and get flood insurance quotes before closing.
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Questions agents and buyers ask
- How much are doc stamps in Hendry County?
- On a $350,000 sale, deed doc stamps are about $2,450 ($0.70 per $100 of the price). The seller normally pays them.
- Who pays for title insurance in Hendry County?
- By custom the seller pays for the owner's title policy. At $350,000 it's about $1,825 at Florida's promulgated rate; the contract can say otherwise.
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Sources
- Hendry County - Data Commons (population 48,276 in 2025)
- Hendry County, Florida - Wikipedia (2020 census, county seat)
- Hendry County Tax Collector
Market figures researched November 3, 2026.