Hillsborough County Property Taxes
Hillsborough County, Florida
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
47.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$232/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.84%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$333,300
State avg ▲ $257,245
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,154
$263/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,106
$176/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#57
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Hillsborough County, Florida
Hillsborough taxes rank above U.S. median
Hillsborough County's 0.836% effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 0.92% by a small margin, placing it in the upper third of taxed U.S. counties. Homeowners here pay a median of $2,787 annually—the highest among our eight counties—against a national median of $2,690.
Florida's 5th-largest county taxes highest here
Hillsborough's 0.836% rate tops Florida's statewide average of 0.731% by about 14%, ranking it among the state's higher-taxed counties. The $2,787 median property tax exceeds the state average by $902.
Steeper taxes than all regional competitors
Hillsborough's 0.836% rate outpaces every comparable county in this sample, from Hernando (0.720%) and Highlands (0.728%) to Hendry (0.801%). This reflects the county's larger, more urbanized economy and higher property values.
Tax bill on median $333K home annually
A Hillsborough County homeowner with the county's $333,300 median-valued home pays approximately $2,787 per year in property taxes. Including mortgage-related assessments, the total reaches roughly $3,154.
Higher taxes make appeals more valuable
In a county with above-average tax rates, even a small assessment error can cost hundreds of dollars yearly. Hillsborough residents should particularly consider requesting a free property appraisal review if they believe their home's listed value is inflated.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Hillsborough County
In Florida, property taxes are expressed as a millage rate (also called a mill rate). One mill equals $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. Your total property tax bill is determined by adding together the millage rates set by the county, city or municipality, school district, and any special districts.
In Florida, property is assessed at just value (market value), but homestead exemptions can reduce taxable value by $50,000 or more. The millage rate is applied to the taxable value after exemptions. Florida counties, cities, school districts, and special districts each levy their own millage rates.
Hillsborough County has an effective property tax rate of 0.84%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $2,787. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Hillsborough County's current rate, or contact the Hillsborough County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Hillsborough County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hillsborough County
0.84%
Effective rate
Florida Avg
0.73%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.