Calculating property taxes accurately

[Ismael Ayala Jr.]

Hello, I'm new to investing and active in the market. I'm in the Tampa Bay area(Hillsborough County) and I'm trying to accurately calculate property taxes. I'm seeing taxes that are much higher than the actual property tax percentage of Hillsborough County which I believe is is 1.09%. 

I understand Zillow gives estimates and is not always accurate, however,  I've confirmed numbers through the county Appraiser website. But Im only able to pull up AD Valorem taxes but not non-Ad Valorem taxes on the county website which adds more to my confusion.

Would someone knowledgeable in this area be able to walk me through a live example? I'm doing something wrong and Google answers are not helping.

[Jorge Vazquez]

Quote from @Raymond J. Rodrigues:

@Ismael Ayala Jr., you’re complicating the matter it seems, unless I am misunderstanding. Just use the county tax estimator. It tells you BOTH.

You're on the right track! Using the Hillsborough County Tax Estimator is indeed the best way to get an accurate picture of both Ad Valorem and Non-Ad Valorem taxes. This tool combines both types of taxes, so you get a complete estimate of what you'll owe. You can find this estimator on the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser's website or the Tax Collector's site.

If you have any specific property in mind, just plug the details into the estimator, and it will give you a clear breakdown of all the taxes involved. It’s a straightforward and reliable way to make sure you’re not missing any fees.

Cheers, Jorge