Hillsborough County · Florida

Hillsborough County homestead exemption

In Hillsborough County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser; the deadline is March 1.

File or apply online Hillsborough County Property Appraiser

Office: Hillsborough County Property Appraiser
Deadline: March 1
State exemption: $50,000 off assessed value
Renewal: Renews automaticallyStatewide rule

The statutory filing deadline is March 1, moved to the next business day if it falls on a weekend or holiday. Late applications are taken up to the 25th day after the TRIM notice is mailed (typically August); after that Florida law does not allow it.

Applications are taken year round through Homestead E-file or at the office. Denials are mailed by July 1 and can be appealed to the Value Adjustment Board.

Last verified November 4, 2026 · Sources

Local homestead amounts in Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County local exemptions
Exemption	Taxing unit	Amount	Source
Unincorporated Hillsborough County senior exemption Low-income owners 65+ with homestead get up to $50,000 more off county taxes in unincorporated Hillsborough. The county has also adopted the long-term residency senior exemption.	Hillsborough County (unincorporated)	$50,000 off assessed value	Source
City of Tampa senior exemption Tampa grants up to $50,000 to qualifying low-income seniors and has adopted the long-term residency senior exemption (25 years, just value under $250,000).	City of Tampa	$50,000 off assessed value	Source
City of Temple Terrace senior exemption Temple Terrace grants up to $25,000 to qualifying low-income seniors on city taxes.	City of Temple Terrace	$25,000 off assessed value	Source

Estimated yearly savings

On Hillsborough County general revenue levy taxes alone

About $134 a year

Exemption: First $25,000 of the homestead exemption (applies to every levy, including this one): $25,000 off taxable value · source
Tax rate: Hillsborough County general revenue levy 2026 rate: 5.3608 mills ($5.3608 per $1,000) · source

$25,000 ÷ 1,000 × 5.3608 = $134

This assumes your home's value is at least $25,000. It covers one taxing unit only; county, city and other local exemptions add to it. Your bill shows the real figure.

How to check if you already have it

Search your parcel on the Property Appraiser's real estate search and look at the exemptions listed, or check your TRIM notice.

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Florida rules that apply here

You own the property and it is your permanent residence (or your dependent's) on January 1
You are a permanent Florida resident and do not claim residency in another county or state
The home is not rented out (with limited exceptions such as active-duty servicemembers)

Full Florida homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.

Sources

Exemption Information · Hillsborough County Property Appraiser
Final 2026 Millage Rates · Hillsborough County Property Appraiser

Last verified November 4, 2026

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