Florida · County seat: Tampa
Hillsborough County, FL property taxes (2026)
✓ Verified August 2026 against official county pages — 2 sources linked below.
| When is payment due? | Bills mail in November; pay in November for 4% off (3% Dec, 2% Jan, 1% Feb). Delinquent April 1. |
| When does the county reassess? | Hillsborough County reassesses every property at just value each January 1. Homesteads are capped by Save Our Homes at 3% or CPI growth per year, whichever is smaller. |
| When is the appeal deadline? | Petition the Value Adjustment Board within 25 days of the day your TRIM notice mails — the exact deadline is printed on the notice itself — how to appeal |
Payment due dates
Tax bills go out November 2026.
| Payment | Due | Delinquent after | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 annual bill | March 31, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | Pay in November 2026 for the 4% early-payment discount |
Pay early, pay less: 4% off in November, 3% off in December, 2% off in January, 1% off in February.
If you miss the deadline: Taxes become delinquent April 1, 2027. Tax certificates are sold on unpaid bills by June 1, adding interest and costs until redeemed.
Tax rate
Reassessment schedule
Hillsborough County reassesses every property at just value each January 1. Homesteads are capped by Save Our Homes at 3% or CPI growth per year, whichever is smaller.
| Cycle | annual |
| Next reassessment year | 2027 |
| Notices usually mail | August (TRIM notice) |
Think your value is too high?
The appeal deadline rule in Hillsborough County: Petition the Value Adjustment Board within 25 days of the day your TRIM notice mails — the exact deadline is printed on the notice itself. Step-by-step instructions, forms, and where to file: how to appeal your Hillsborough County assessment.
Want a lower bill without arguing value? Check what you can claim: Hillsborough County exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran).
Common questions
- When are Hillsborough County property taxes due?
- Bills mail in November and become delinquent April 1. Pay in November for 4% off, December for 3%, January for 2%, or February for 1%.
- When is the deadline to appeal my Hillsborough assessment?
- 25 days after your TRIM notice mails — the exact date is printed on the notice, and it lands in September. Note Hillsborough's filing fee is $50, so take the free informal review with the Property Appraiser (813-272-6100) first.
- When does Hillsborough County reassess my home?
- Every year, as of January 1, with the result on your TRIM notice in August. Homesteads are capped by Save Our Homes at 3% or CPI growth, whichever is smaller.
- I just bought in Tampa — why is my tax estimate higher than the seller's bill?
- The seller's Save Our Homes cap reset at the sale. The January after you buy, the county assesses the home at full market value — budget from your purchase price, not the previous owner's bill.
Who to contact
| Property Appraiser (values, exemptions, TRIM) | Hillsborough County Property Appraiser · 813-272-6100 |
| Tax Collector (bills, payments) | Hillsborough County Tax Collector |
| Value Adjustment Board (appeals) | Hillsborough Clerk of Court — VAB |
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from an official page. Check them yourself:
- Hillsborough Clerk of Court — Value Adjustment Board — checked 2026-08-12
- Florida DOR — Property Tax Information for Taxpayers — checked 2026-08-12