Hillsborough County is one of Florida's most-watched tax deed markets — anchored by Tampa, with 32 parcels in active DeedFlex coverage right now.
What's happening in Hillsborough right now
Hillsborough has no scheduled tax deed sale on the books right now, but that's normal between auction cycles. DeedFlex publishes new listings within hours of the county posting them — turn on alerts so you don't miss the next docket.
How Hillsborough's tax deed process works
Hillsborough County uses Florida's tax certificate and tax deed process: the tax collector sells tax certificates at the annual sale, bid down from a maximum of 18% a year, and once two years have passed since April 1 of the year a certificate was issued, its holder can apply for a tax deed. The owner can still redeem until the tax deed is paid for. The clerk then auctions the property, typically online through RealAuction or the clerk's own platform; the certificate holder's amount plus costs is the opening bid (Fla. Stat. 197.172, 197.472, 197.502, 197.542).
Top 5 parcels in Hillsborough on the board
1. 5918 N ROME AVE
Score 72/100 · Opening bid $4,920 · Auction 05/14/2026 Open the full deal sheet for comps, lien risk, and the full score breakdown.
2. 4728 S TRASK ST
Score 72/100 · Opening bid $28,427 · Auction 05/21/2026 Open the full deal sheet for comps, lien risk, and the full score breakdown.
3. 2606 W SAINT CONRAD ST A
Score 72/100 · Opening bid $1,401 · Auction 05/21/2026 Open the full deal sheet for comps, lien risk, and the full score breakdown.
4. 2310 W SAINT LOUIS ST A
Score 72/100 · Opening bid $1,348 · Auction 05/21/2026 Open the full deal sheet for comps, lien risk, and the full score breakdown.
5. 3502 E OSBORNE AVE
Score 72/100 · Opening bid $7,775 · Auction 05/21/2026 Open the full deal sheet for comps, lien risk, and the full score breakdown.
What makes a strong deal here
Smart investors in this market focus on three filters: single-family homes (clean title, easy comps), opening bids under 30% of market value, and no IRS or HOA liens that survive the sale. DeedFlex flags all three on every parcel.
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