Tampa, Florida

Hillsborough County

Home base. Tampa, Temple Terrace, Plant City, and unincorporated Hillsborough County.

432,869

Residential properties

35,928

Estimated missing homestead exemption

~$992

Average annual savings

$35.6M

Total addressable savings per year

Hillsborough County Homestead Exemption

What is it?

Florida's Homestead Exemption removes up to $50,000 from your property's taxable value. In Hillsborough County, with a combined millage rate of approximately 19.84 mills, that saves you roughly $992/year.

Who qualifies?

  • You own the property (your name is on the deed)
  • It's your permanent, primary residence
  • You're a Florida resident (FL driver's license or ID)
  • You haven't already filed for this property

How to file

  • Deadline: March 1 of the tax year
  • File with the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser
  • Need: Signed DR-501 form, FL ID, and deed/closing docs
  • Can file online, by mail, or in person

Flood insurance

Hillsborough County has an estimated 120,000 NFIP flood insurance policies. Based on statewide data, approximately 29% of policyholders may save by switching to private flood insurance. We check this too — for free.

Nearby counties

Pinellas St. Petersburg / Clearwater Pasco New Port Richey / Wesley Chapel Polk Lakeland / Winter Haven Manatee Bradenton / Palmetto Sarasota Sarasota / Venice Miami-Dade Miami

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