Tampa, Florida Mortgage Calculator - Monthly Payment with Taxes, PMI & Insurance

Tampa's Dare to Own the Dream program offers up to $50,000 - one of Florida's most generous city DPA programs. The 0% deferred loan is fully forgivable after 20 years. Tampa CRA areas add another $50,000 option. Hillsborough County's combined tax rate averages 1.89%, but the $25,000 Florida homestead exemption keeps effective rates manageable. Median home prices around $350,000 make Tampa accessible for first-time buyers. On a $400,000 Tampa example with 20% down at 6.5% for 30 years, principal and interest are about $2,023; property tax escrow at ~1.89% is about $629/mo, for estimated PITI near $2,752 before PMI.

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Monthly Payment

$2,379

$1,770 Principal & Interest · $485 Property Taxes · $125 Other

Principal & Interest
$1,770/mo
Property Taxes
$485/mo
Total Interest
$357,125
Loan Amount
$280,000
Total Cost
$637,125
Est. annual tax
$5,815 · 1.66%
$2,379/month
Principal & Interest$1,769.79/mo
Property Taxes$484.59/mo
Home Insurance$125.00/mo
Property Tax Breakdown
Florida School Property Tax$2,061/yr
Florida Non-School Property Tax$3,755/yr
Est. annual tax$5,815 · 1.66%
Exemptions Applied
Florida Homestead Exemption
$471/yr
Florida Additional Homestead Exemption
$313/yr
Tampa's Dare to Own the Dream program offers up to $50,000 - one of Florida's most generous city DPA programs. The 0% deferred loan is fully forgivable after 20 years. Tampa CRA areas add another $50,000 option. Hillsborough County's combined tax rate averages 1.89%, but the $25,000 Florida homestead exemption keeps effective rates manageable. Median home prices around $350,000 make Tampa accessible for first-time buyers. On a $400,000 Tampa example with 20% down at 6.5% for 30 years, principal and interest are about $2,023; property tax escrow at ~1.89% is about $629/mo, for estimated PITI near $2,752 before PMI.

Methodology and limitations

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Methodology

Uses standard principal-and-interest mortgage math, then models housing-cost inputs such as tax, insurance, PMI, and extra-payment scenarios where available. National pages include worked PITI, term, and PMI comparison examples for planning.

Limitations

Planning estimate only. Actual approval, escrow, PMI, fees, taxes, insurance, and closing disclosures depend on lender, property, borrower profile, and local rules.

Tampa, Florida Mortgage Calculator - Monthly Payment with Taxes, PMI & Insurance

Florida · Hillsborough County

Tampa's Dare to Own the Dream program offers up to $50,000 - one of Florida's most generous city DPA programs. The 0% deferred loan is fully forgivable after 20 years. Tampa CRA areas add another $50,000 option. Hillsborough County's combined tax rate averages 1.89%, but the $25,000 Florida homestead exemption keeps effective rates manageable. Median home prices around $350,000 make Tampa accessible for first-time buyers. On a $400,000 Tampa example with 20% down at 6.5% for 30 years, principal and interest are about $2,023; property tax escrow at ~1.89% is about $629/mo, for estimated PITI near $2,752 before PMI.

Use this mortgage calculator for Tampa, Florida to estimate the monthly payment with principal, interest, configured annual taxes, eligible exemptions, and assistance programs when the buyer profile matches the conditions.

What This Estimate Uses

  • Geographic level: city
  • Configured property tax rate: 1.89%
  • Configured benefits or exemptions: 4
  • Reviewed sources: 8

What Changes in Tampa, Florida

  • Data level used: city. This page uses the most specific available data layer for Tampa, Florida.
  • Configured combined annual property tax rate: 1.89% before exemptions and buyer-specific conditions are applied.
  • Configured down payment assistance programs: Tampa Dare to Own the Dream Program.

Local Tax Assumptions

These are the annual tax assumptions configured for this page. The calculator applies them to the appropriate value, then accounts for exemptions or conditions when the buyer selects them.

  • Florida School Property Tax - 0.634%
  • Florida Non-School Property Tax - 1.252%

Programs and Exemptions Included

These benefits do not mean automatic approval. The calculator models them when the buyer inputs match the configured eligibility conditions.

  • Florida Homestead Exemption - $25,000 (requires: primary residence)
  • Florida Additional Homestead Exemption - $25,000 (requires: primary residence)
  • Tampa Dare to Own the Dream Program - $50,000 (requires: first-time buyer, primary residence, income is below the program cap, inTampaCityLimits)
  • Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) - 20% of mortgage interest (requires: first-time buyer, primary residence, buyer has a Mortgage Credit Certificate)

When This Estimate Can Change

  • The actual property tax bill depends on the address, overlapping taxing jurisdictions, approved exemptions, and appraised value.
  • Home insurance, flood insurance, HOA dues, and PMI can vary by property, lender, and buyer profile.
  • Configured closing costs include Florida Deed Documentary Stamp Tax, Florida Mortgage Documentary Stamp Tax, Florida Nonrecurring Intangible Tax, but other settlement charges may appear on a real loan estimate.

2025 Local Home-Purchase Mortgage Market in Hillsborough County, Florida

Local home-purchase mortgage market context for Hillsborough County, Florida: in 2025 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data, Hillsborough County logged 26,205 final-action applications. The mortgage denial rate was 11.65% and the originated share was 66.16%.

These figures reflect the county market, not the city alone.

Metric Hillsborough County State
Final-action applications 26,205 450,107
Mortgage denial rate 11.65% 13.12%
Originated share 66.16% 65.00%

Source: FFIEC HMDA 2025 (LAR modificado, compra de vivienda) · Texas vs California mortgage denial rates (methodology)

Nearby location comparison

Planning comparison on a $400,000 home with 20% down, 6.5% fixed for 30 years, and $100/mo insurance. Monthly tax uses each page's configured property tax rate.

Property tax and estimated PITI comparison near Tampa, Florida
Location Est. property tax rate Est. monthly tax Est. monthly PITI
Tampa (this page) 1.89% $629 $2,751
Broward County 1.99% $662 $2,785
Collier County 0.98% $327 $2,450
Duval County 1.79% $596 $2,719
Lee County 1.40% $467 $2,589
Miami-Dade County 1.85% $616 $2,739

Local Data and Sources

Last editorial verification: June 4, 2026. This page combines the official data layers configured for Tampa, Florida.

The sources used on this page are Consumer Financial Protection Bureau mortgage cost guidance, Florida Department of Revenue Property Tax Data Portal, Florida DOR documentary stamp tax, Florida DOR nonrecurring intangible tax, Florida DOR Save Our Homes assessment limitation, Florida Housing Hometown Heroes funding status, City of Tampa Dare to Own the Dream Program, City of Tampa CRA Down Payment Assistance. Each source lists which rate, exemption, or program it validates and when it was last reviewed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Florida property tax rate is used here?

The statewide estimate uses Florida Department of Revenue 2025 final taxes levied divided by 2025 taxable value: about 0.6563% for school taxes and 1.0449% for non-school taxes before homestead exemptions. County pages override those rates with DOR county millage data.

How does Florida homestead affect this calculator?

For a qualifying primary residence, the first $25,000 exemption reduces both school and non-school taxable value. A second $25,000 exemption reduces only non-school taxable value. The Save Our Homes cap then limits annual assessed-value growth for continuing homesteads. Use this state mortgage calculator to combine that assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI, then drill into county or city pages when you have a specific address.

What Florida closing taxes are included?

The estimate includes deed documentary stamp tax on the sale price, mortgage documentary stamp tax on the loan amount, and nonrecurring intangible tax on the mortgage obligation. County files can override rates where Florida law differs, such as Miami-Dade deed documentary stamp tax.

What is a sample Florida mortgage payment on $400,000?

With 20% down at 6.5% for 30 years, principal and interest are about $2,023. Using the statewide school plus non-school planning rates (about 1.70% combined before homestead), tax escrow is roughly $567 per month on $400,000; add $100 insurance for about $2,690 PITI without PMI. Homestead exemptions and county millage can lower or raise the tax line—use Miami-Dade or other county pages for local overrides.

What Hillsborough County property-tax benchmark is used?

This county page uses Florida DOR's 2025 county millage data, split into school and non-school components for the Florida homestead exemption calculation. Use this county mortgage calculator to combine that local assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI so your monthly PITI estimate is closer to a full housing payment before you talk to a lender.

What property tax rate does the Hillsborough County mortgage calculator use?

Hillsborough County uses a local planning benchmark of about 1.89% on this page. On a $400,000 home that is roughly $7,542 per year or $629 per month in escrow before exemptions or special districts. Parcel bills can still differ—verify the levy code on the address you are buying.

What is a sample Hillsborough County PITI on $400,000?

With 20% down at 6.5% for 30 years, principal and interest are about $2,023. At ~1.89% property tax, monthly escrow is about $629; with $100 insurance, estimated PITI is about $2,752 without PMI. Enter your real price and down payment above to resize the estimate, including PMI if you put less than 20% down.

Should Hillsborough County buyers focus on tax or insurance?

Hillsborough County's ~1.89% DOR-style planning millage sets escrow, but wind and flood insurance can dominate monthly cost—especially on the coast. Model PITI here, then get insurance quotes early before relying on tax alone. Use this county mortgage calculator to combine that local assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI so your monthly PITI estimate is closer to a full housing payment before you talk to a lender.

Is the Tampa Dare to Own the Dream program currently open?

New reservations were paused as of January 7, 2026 due to funding constraints. The city plans to resume when state and federal funds replenish. The Tampa CRA DPA program may still be accepting applications for homes in designated redevelopment areas.

How much down payment assistance can I get in Tampa?

Up to $50,000 through Dare to Own the Dream (50-80% AMI gets the full $50K, 80-120% gets $40K, 120-140% gets $30K). CRA areas offer an additional $50,000 option. Both are 0% deferred loans forgiven after 20 years of owner-occupancy. Use this city mortgage calculator to combine that local assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI so your monthly PITI estimate is closer to a full housing payment before you talk to a lender.

What credit score do I need for Tampa DPA?

Dare to Own the Dream requires a minimum credit score of 600. The CRA program has similar requirements. Combined with the 50% back-end DTI limit, Tampa is one of the most accessible Florida cities for buyers with moderate credit. Use this city mortgage calculator to combine that local assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI so your monthly PITI estimate is closer to a full housing payment before you talk to a lender.

How much house can I afford in Tampa with property taxes?

With Hillsborough's 1.89% rate, a $350,000 home costs about $6,615 in annual property taxes before homestead exemptions. After the $25,000 Florida exemption, expect about $6,140. Combined with Tampa's $50K DPA, monthly payments are manageable for qualified buyers. Use this city mortgage calculator to combine that local assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI so your monthly PITI estimate is closer to a full housing payment before you talk to a lender.

Tampa vs. St. Petersburg: Which Tampa Bay city offers better DPA?

St. Petersburg offers up to $75,000 (20% of price + $5,000 closing costs) with 10-year forgiveness, while Tampa offers up to $50,000 with 20-year forgiveness. For a $300,000 home, St. Pete could cover $60,000 + $5,000 = $65,000, while Tampa caps at $50,000. But Tampa CRA areas offer an additional $50,000 - check if your target neighborhood qualifies.

What is a sample Tampa PITI on $400,000?

With 20% down at 6.5% for 30 years, principal and interest are about $2,023. At ~1.89% property tax, monthly escrow is about $629; with $100 insurance, estimated PITI is about $2,752 without PMI. Adjust price, rate, and down payment above to match your offer.