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What is the Hillsborough County property tax appeal deadline?
TRIM Notices are mailed in August and you have exactly 25 days to file a VAB petition — for 2025, the deadline was September 12. The VAB filing fee is $15 per parcel. File online at hillsclerk.com/vab. Call the Property Appraiser at 813-272-6100 first for a free informal review — but file the VAB petition simultaneously if you are close to the deadline, since the informal review does not pause the clock. Ownwell can manage the process and only charges if you save.
What early payment discounts are available for Hillsborough County property taxes?
Florida law provides the following discounts: 4 percent if paid in November, 3 percent in December, 2 percent in January, and 1 percent in February. Bills are issued in November and delinquent after March 31. Setting a calendar reminder to pay in November captures the maximum 4 percent savings — meaningful on large bills.
What is Save Our Homes and how does it help Tampa Bay homeowners?
Save Our Homes limits annual assessment increases on homesteaded properties to 3 percent or the CPI rate, whichever is lower. With Tampa Bay values rising sharply in recent years, long-term homeowners with active homestead exemptions have accumulated significant savings over time relative to what a new buyer would pay. When moving to a new Florida home, portability allows transfer of up to $500,000 of the accumulated SOH benefit. File for portability by March 1 when applying for homestead on the new property.
Where is Hillsborough County Probate Court?
The Probate Division is at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E Twiggs Street, Tampa. Call 813-276-8100. East County residents can also access probate services at the Plant City Courthouse, 301 N Michigan Ave, Plant City. Summary Administration is available for non-exempt estates of $75,000 or less. Florida has no state estate tax.
What senior services does Hillsborough County offer?
Call the Elder Helpline at 813-233-0970 for home-delivered meals, transportation, caregiver support, in-home care, SHINE Medicare counseling, and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) allows nursing home-eligible seniors to remain at home with comprehensive medical coverage. Sun City Center — one of the largest dedicated retirement communities in the country — has extensive on-site senior resources within the county.
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