HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — If your home or business was damaged by Hurricane Helen or Milton, you may be eligible for tax relief.
Charles Hollowell and his wife, Beverly, have begun the process of restoring their Plant City home.
“This room was filled with water from end to end,” Charles Hollowell said.
The couple said every room in their home, except the kitchen, suffered water damage from Hurricane Milton.
“We’re tearing out the carpet and putting in new flooring,” Hollowell said.
Hollowell said replacing the flooring cost about $7,000, and that’s not the only expense.
“I had to move because of the mold. I’ll be staying in a motel next week,” Hollowell said.
If your home was damaged or destroyed by the recent hurricanes, you still have to pay property taxes, but you may be eligible for a refund if you can’t occupy your home for more than 30 days.
Homeowners must file a disaster tax refund application with the Hillsborough County Real Estate Appraiser.
“Property appraisers may ask for supporting documentation. Take photos and clearly communicate this to people when submitting them. Utility bills, insurance information, statements, building permits, photos It may be necessary,” said Florida Sen. Jay Collins.
Damages must be reported to the county real estate appraiser by March 1, 2025.
By the time your property tax notice arrives, the storm will have subsided. Usually, they are shipped on November 1st, but this year they have been postponed to November 25th.
“Furthermore, we are extending the 4 percent discount period until December 31st, which again provides additional relief to those affected here in Hillsborough County,” said Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy. Milan said.
We help homeowners and business owners focus on repairing their properties and rebuilding their lives.
For more information about property taxes, payment options, and available resources, contact the Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office or visit hillstax.org.
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