Today, Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Enriquez, along with local leaders including Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy Millan, Florida State Senator Jay Collins, and Hillsborough County Commission Chairman Ken Hagan, spoke about the hurricane. – Announced important property tax relief for homeowners and businesses affected by Helen and Hurricane Helen. Milton.
“Our goal is to provide accurate information and ensure that no one misses out on potential tax savings,” said real estate appraiser Bob Enriquez. “The resources we outlined today are designed to ease the burden on property owners recovering from these devastating storms.”
Key property tax relief measures discussed at the meeting included:
Homestead Exemption Protection: Homeowners with storm-damaged land that is uninhabitable can maintain a homestead exemption for up to five years if they intend to repair and reoccupy their home ( FS 196.013). Save on our homes and set a 10% cap on non-homestead properties: Homestead properties have a 3% annual taxable value increase cap, but non-homestead properties and commercial properties have a 10% cap. There is an upper limit of Homeowners may repair or rebuild within these limits without losing protection, as long as the new area does not exceed 10% of the original area (FS 193.155 and FS 193.1554). Commercial Property Relief: Commercial property owners may repair or rebuild damaged structures while maintaining a 10% annual cap on taxable value increases (FS 193.1555). 2024 Property Tax Refund: Homeowners whose property is deemed uninhabitable for 30 days or more in 2024 may be eligible for a pro rata tax refund. The application deadline is March 1, 2025, and forms are available on the HCPA website. Proof of damage will be required and refunds will be processed by the Collector’s Office (FS 197.319).
Enriquez urges affected property owners to report damage through the HCPA’s damage assessment form at https://dmz.hcpafl.org/storm/ or by emailing StormDamage@hcpafl.org or by calling the Property Damage Hotline at (813) 272. -6332.
“We are committed to providing relief and helping residents and businesses recover as quickly and smoothly as possible,” Enriquez added.
About HCPA
The Hillsborough County Property Appraiser is an elected official charged with the duty and responsibility of appraising all properties within the county. This includes real property and the tangible personal assets of a business (equipment, machinery, supplies). For more information, visit hcpafl.org.
