This page helps you handle Property Tax in Hillsborough County, Florida, including how to pay current taxes, check discounts and deadlines, and find the right office for billing, value, exemption, or appeal questions.
For most payment tasks, the main public-facing channel is the Hillsborough County Tax Collector, including Payments & Services - Hillsborough and the Real Estate Tax service pages. The Property Appraiser handles taxable value, mailing address changes, and exemption matters.
Pay property tax in Hillsborough County
You can pay current real estate property taxes online, by mail, by drop box, through your financial institution’s bill pay service, or through approved bulk and wire options. Online payment is available through the county’s payment portal.
Use pay property taxes online to make a payment with credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, or eCheck. Credit card payments have a convenience fee. There is no convenience fee for eCheck, but a rejected eCheck can result in a $25.00 penalty fee.
- Open the county payment portal and select the property tax payment option.
- Choose your payment method and review any applicable fees before submitting.
- Keep your confirmation and allow extra time if you are using bank bill pay or a wire transfer.
Important: Property taxes become payable November 1 and are due in full by March 31 of the following year. Taxes become delinquent April 1.
Discounts, deadlines, and delinquent taxes
Hillsborough County offers early payment discounts for current property taxes. The discount is 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January, and 1% in February. There is no discount for payments made in March.
The Tax Collector states that all property owners are responsible for knowing the amount due and paying before April 1. If taxes are not paid by April 1, 3% interest and advertising costs are added. The amount due on delinquent payments is based on the date received, not the postmark date.
| Payment timing | Effect |
|---|---|
| November | 4% discount |
| December | 3% discount |
| January | 2% discount |
| February | 1% discount |
| March | No discount |
| April 1 and later | Taxes are delinquent and added charges apply |
Once taxes are delinquent, partial payments are not accepted. On or before June 1, the Tax Collector must conduct a tax certificate sale auction on unpaid property taxes. A tax deed foreclosure process can begin two years after taxes become delinquent.
Payment plans and partial payments
Hillsborough County offers several payment plan options for current property taxes. These include an installment payment plan, a partial payment plan, and a homestead tax deferral option for qualifying property owners.
The installment plan lets eligible taxpayers pay in four installments during the year. You must apply before May 1 of the tax year, and estimated taxes due must be more than $100 per tax notice. Once enrolled and the first installment is made on time each year, you do not need to reapply annually.
| Installment | Due date | Amount and discount |
|---|---|---|
| 1st payment | June 30 | One quarter of previous year’s gross tax, discounted 6% |
| 2nd payment | September 30 | One quarter of previous year’s gross tax, discounted 4.5% |
| 3rd payment | December 31 | One quarter of previous year’s gross tax plus one-half of any adjustment to current taxes, discounted 3% |
| 4th payment | March 31 | One quarter of previous year’s gross tax plus one-half of any adjustment to current taxes, no discount |
The partial payment plan is available for current taxes from November 1 through March 31. The minimum partial payment is $100 per account. Partial payments do not qualify for early-payment discounts, and delinquent taxes are not eligible. Taxpayers on the installment plan cannot use the partial payment plan.
Property owners with homestead exemption may also qualify to defer some or all property taxes or non-ad valorem assessments based on prior-year household income. The filing deadline is March 31 each year.
Which office handles your property tax issue
The Hillsborough County Tax Collector bills, collects, and distributes property taxes. Use the Tax Collector for current or delinquent payments, payment plans, and general billing questions. The main Real Estate Tax page also outlines where to pay and which office to contact for common issues.
The Property Appraiser sets the taxable value of real estate and handles exemption applications, exemption status, and mailing address changes for property records. If you need homestead exemption or another exemption, or you need to discuss assessed value, contact the Property Appraiser rather than the Tax Collector.
If you disagree with a value or an exemption decision, the first review is with the Property Appraiser’s Office. If you still disagree after that review, you may petition the Value Adjustment Board through the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
For a general starting point, you can also review the Hillsborough County Real Estate Tax page for payment options, office routing, and related property tax information.
Exemptions, address changes, and appeals
Homestead and other property tax exemptions are handled by the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser. Florida law allows up to $50,000 to be deducted from the assessed value of a primary residence, with the second $25,000 exemption applying only to certain taxable value ranges and not to school taxes.
Applications for homestead exemption are accepted year round, with a statutory filing deadline of March 1. The Property Appraiser also handles portability, senior exemptions, veteran and disability exemptions, and other qualifying exemptions.
To review eligibility or start an exemption-related task, use the Homestead & Other Exemptions page. Mailing address changes for real estate or tangible property tax records are also processed by the Property Appraiser.
If you believe your assessed value is wrong or an exemption was denied, start with the Property Appraiser. If the issue is not resolved, you can petition the Value Adjustment Board through the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Property tax contacts
Use these contacts for the next step that matches your property tax issue.
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Hillsborough County Tax Collector Customer Contact Center
Phone: (813) 635-5200 - Property Tax Payments Nancy C. Millan, Tax Collector, P.O. Box 30012, Tampa, Florida 33630-3012
- Correspondence/Overnight Shipping Nancy C. Millan, Tax Collector, 2506 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, Florida 33619
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Hillsborough County Property Appraiser 15th Floor County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33602-4932
Phone: (813) 272-6100 -
Clerk of the Circuit Court Value Adjustment Board
Phone: (813) 276-8100 ext. 4354 -
Wire transfer questions
Email: [email protected] -
General property tax questions by email
Email: [email protected]
Common questions
How do I pay property tax online in Hillsborough County, Florida?
Use the county payment portal to submit a current property tax payment by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, or eCheck. The online payment option is available here: make a property tax payment.
When are Hillsborough County property taxes due?
Property taxes become payable November 1 and are due in full by March 31 of the following year. Taxes become delinquent on April 1.
Can I make partial payments on my property tax bill?
Yes. The Tax Collector accepts partial payments for current taxes from November 1 through March 31, with a minimum of $100 per account. Partial payments are not eligible for early-payment discounts, and delinquent taxes cannot be paid this way.
Which office handles homestead exemption or mailing address changes?
The Hillsborough County Property Appraiser handles homestead and other exemptions, exemption status, and mailing address changes for property tax records.
What should I do if I disagree with my property value or exemption decision?
Start with the Property Appraiser’s Office for a review. If the issue is not resolved, you may petition the Value Adjustment Board through the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
What happens if I miss the March 31 payment deadline?
Taxes become delinquent on April 1. At that point, 3% interest and advertising costs are added, and partial payments are not accepted for delinquent taxes.