Hillsborough County property tax appeal
Updated
Hillsborough County homeowners file Form DR-486 within 25 days of the TRIM notice mailed in August. Tampa-area special magistrates hear petitions from October through winter. Strong evidence pairs three to five neighborhood sales with documented property condition issues.
Deadline
25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August)
Form
Form DR-486 filed with the VAB
Where to file
State guide
What works in Hillsborough County
Tampa's 2024 to 2026 valuation growth has compressed; year-over-year comps frequently support meaningful reductions.
Across Florida, the strongest single-family appeals pair three to five recent comparable assessments with documented property condition. See the evidence and comps guide for what the VAB special magistrate will weigh.
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Other Florida counties
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General information only, not legal advice. Confirm the deadline on your most recent notice from Hillsborough County Property Appraiser (HCPAFL).
See how evenly homes in your county are assessed in our Assessment Gap Study of 5.9 million single-family homes.