Hillsborough County, FL property tax
Tax year 2025 · updated 2026-09-20 · Source: Census ACS 2023 5-year, HCPA
The median effective property tax rate in Hillsborough County is 0.96%, above the Florida median of 0.82% and below the national median of 0.99%. The median homeowner pays $2,960 a year. Bills are mailed November 1; 4% discount November, delinquent April 1.
- Effective rate
- 0.96%
- Median annual bill
- $2,960
- Median home value
- $308,000
- Appeal deadline
- 25 days after the TRIM notice
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,920 | $160 |
| $300,000 | $2,880 | $240 |
| $400,000 | $3,840 | $320 |
| $500,000 | $4,800 | $400 |
| $750,000 | $7,200 | $600 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,600 | $800 |
Exemptions in Hillsborough County
| Exemption | What it does |
|---|---|
| Homestead | Up to $50,000 plus the 3% Save Our Homes cap. |
Florida statewide: Up to $50,000 homestead exemption ($25,000 applies to all levies, a further $25,000 to non-school levies) plus the Save Our Homes 3% annual cap on assessed value growth. Apply by March 1.
Due dates and payment
Mailed November 1; 4% discount November, delinquent April 1.
Appealing your assessment
25 days after the TRIM notice. Appeals are filed with the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser. Bring recent sales of comparable homes, photos of condition issues, and any error in the record (square footage, lot size, features). 25 days from the mailing of the TRIM notice in August.
How Florida assesses value
Just (market) value set January 1 by the county property appraiser, less exemptions.
Sources: Census ACS 2023 5-year, HCPA; Florida Department of Revenue, Census ACS 2023 5-year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Hillsborough County, FL?
The median effective rate in Hillsborough County is 0.96% of home value, above the Florida median of 0.82%. The median bill is $2,960 on a median home value of $308,000.
When are Hillsborough County property taxes due?
Mailed November 1; 4% discount November, delinquent April 1. Bills are issued by the county tax office; assessments come from the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Hillsborough County?
About $3,840 per year at the median effective rate of 0.96%, before exemptions. Your exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel.
What is the deadline to appeal a Hillsborough County assessment?
25 days after the TRIM notice. File with the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser; see the appeals section above for what to bring.