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Hillsborough County, Florida

601 East Kennedy Blvd.
16th Floor
Tampa, Florida 33602

Tel: 813-272-6100

County Website: Hillsborough county
Assessor Website: Hillsborough county assessor

Hillsborough County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Contact County Assessor office.
The first party to review an appraisal with the property owner should be a member of the Property Appraisers Office.
Usually, objections are settled during this phase after the property owners position is considered and an appraiser gives a complete explanation of how a value was derived.
If unsatisfied after that initial review and possible adjustment, the property owner may then petition the Value Adjustment Board.

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The Value Adjustment Board was created by State law and is comprised of two members of the Hillsborough County Commission, one member of the School Board and two private citizens. It is administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court as a neutral body. The Board appoints Special Masters who are qualified real estate appraisers or attorneys to conduct hearings on disputed properties. They act totally independent of the Property Appraisers Office. The Property Appraiser is simply a party before the board, just as is the petitioner. The only questions the Special Masters are appointed to determine are whether the appraised value of a petitioned property exceeds its market value as of January 1 or if the exemption applied for is legitimate. It is important that the petitioner supplies all the information requested on the petition to make it easier for the Board to review the appeal. For more information about the Value Adjustment Board, please call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at (813) 276-8100 ext. 4354 or to file a petition please visit the Value Adjustment Board website. If you are not satisfied with the Boards decision or if you did not file a petition with the Board, you may file a civil action in the Circuit Court.

Here's how to lower your property taxes in Hillsborough county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Hillsborough county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Hillsborough county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.

Tax exemptions

Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Hillsborough county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.

Appeal tax assessment

Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Hillsborough county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.

Challenge the tax rate

Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Hillsborough county government and ask them to consider reducing it.

Property Tax Rules

Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Hillsborough county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Hillsborough county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.

Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Hillsborough county Florida tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Hillsborough County

Homes in Hillsborough county have a median home value of $230,655.

Hillsborough county home values are ranked 18 out of 67 counties in the state of Florida for median home price. The average median home value in Florida is $172,194. Glades county has the lowest median price at $74,319. Monroe county has the highest median price at $558,287.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Hillsborough county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~77%.

Florida Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Hillsborough county is $60,566.

Compared to the state of Florida and the United States, Hillsborough county's median household income is higher than the state of Florida's average median household income of $53,012 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Hillsborough county's population has grown from 834,054 in 1990 to 1,459,762 in 2020, an increase of 75% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of Florida's population has grown from 12,938,071 in 1990 to 21,538,187 in 2020, an increase of 66% over that time frame.

In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.

Hillsborough county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Florida and the United States.

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Hillsborough County Florida Cities

Apollo Beach, Brandon, Carrollwood, Dover, Gibsonton, Lithia, Lutz, Odessa, Plant City, Riverview, Ruskin, Seffner, Sun City Center, Tampa, Thonotosassa, Valrico, Wimauma

Hillsborough County Florida Zipcodes

33510 / 33511 / 33527 / 33534 / 33547 / 33549 / 33556 / 33565 / 33566 / 33567 / 33569 / 33570 / 33572 / 33573 / 33584 / 33592 / 33594 / 33598 / 33602 / 33603 / 33604 / 33605 / 33606 / 33607 / 33609 / 33610 / 33611 / 33612 / 33613 / 33614 / 33615 / 33616 / 33617 / 33618 / 33619 / 33620 / 33621 / 33624 / 33625 / 33626 / 33629 / 33634 / 33635 / 33637 / 33647 /

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