Hillsborough County Property Tax Calculator
Hillsborough County, anchored by Tampa, applies Florida's homestead and Save Our Homes framework like every other county in the state: a homestead exemption trims taxable value and slows how fast assessed value climbs each year. The Hillsborough County Property Appraiser sets values annually and issues a TRIM notice showing proposed rates before they're adopted. Bring up Hillsborough County in the calculator above, then type in a home value to preview the total.
Annual Property Tax
$3,113Monthly (Escrow)
$259Effective Rate
0.84%Hillsborough County's effective rate (0.84%) is 8% higher than the Florida average (0.78%).
Edit inputs ↑Hillsborough County Effective Rate
0.84%
Vs. Florida Average
8% higher
Florida National Rank
#27 of 51
1 = highest statewide rate
County Median Home Value
$371,500
Estimated Annual Tax (Median Home)
$3,113
Monthly Equivalent
$259
Property tax in Hillsborough County, Florida
- The Hillsborough County Property Appraiser puts a figure on every property annually, and the results plus proposed rates show up on your yearly TRIM notice.
- A qualifying primary residence sees taxable value drop once the homestead exemption is filed, and Save Our Homes then limits how much the assessment can grow in future years.
- Both new construction and a change of ownership get assessed at current market value, sidestepping whatever Save Our Homes cap an existing homeowner nearby might carry.
- A property owner can challenge a valuation informally through the property appraiser's office, or push it to a formal hearing before the county's value adjustment board.
Other large Florida counties
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 0.81% | $463,000 |
| Broward County | 0.96% | $414,600 |
| Palm Beach County | 0.82% | $447,300 |
| Duval County | 0.76% | $303,500 |
| Alachua County | 0.99% | $288,800 |
| St. Lucie County | 0.95% | $347,300 |
| Baker County | 0.88% | $256,700 |
| Hendry County | 0.86% | $219,200 |
| Charlotte County | 0.84% | $328,900 |
See property tax across every county in Florida at the Florida property tax calculator , or check your Florida income tax with the Florida income tax calculator .
Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Hillsborough County?
The property appraiser fixes your assessed value annually, and every local taxing authority — county, city, school board, and special districts — bills its own rate against that figure, itemized on your TRIM notice. A homestead exemption paired with Save Our Homes keeps qualifying owner-occupants' growth slower than the open market.
How do I appeal my Hillsborough County assessment?
The property appraiser's office handles informal reviews first; a formal petition heads to the value adjustment board if the number still looks wrong, with the deadline set by the TRIM notice.
Does Hillsborough County offer a homestead exemption?
Yes — a qualifying primary residence gets Florida's homestead exemption, which lowers taxable value and activates the Save Our Homes cap limiting how much assessed value can rise in any single year.
Does Tampa's growth affect Hillsborough County property tax?
Rising demand can push up market and assessed values for new buyers and non-homesteaded property, but Save Our Homes shields existing homesteaded owners from most of that swing as long as they keep their exemption in place. Fresh construction, though, gets valued at what it's actually worth today, cap or no cap.
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