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South Hillsborough County Homeowner Handbook

A free resource for South Hillsborough County homeowners

The South Hillsborough County Homeowner Handbook

Plain-English answers for owning a home in Sun City Center, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Wimauma, and across the South Shore, from taxes and insurance to the moments when life gets complicated.

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Part 1

Owning a home in South Hillsborough

The everyday side of Florida homeownership, written for the way things work here on the South Shore.

Homestead exemption and property taxes What homestead does for you, who qualifies, the senior exemption, and how to file before the March 1 deadline. Read chapter → Insurance in Florida Wind mitigation, 4-point inspections, villa and condo coverage, and what to ask at renewal. Read chapter → Flood zones and flood insurance How to check a home’s flood zone before you buy, what flood insurance covers, and Citizens’ 2027 flood requirement. Read chapter → Hurricane season prep Find your evacuation zone, sign up for HCFL Alert, and follow a calm before, during, and after plan. Read chapter → Routine home maintenance What to check monthly, seasonally, and once a year, plus Hillsborough’s current watering-day rules. Read chapter → HOAs, CDDs, and 55+ communities How dues, CDDs, condo associations, and 55+ approvals work, including Sun City Center and Kings Point. Read chapter → Trusted local vendors Pest control, insurance, and other pros recommended by South Shore homeowners. See the vendor list →

Part 2

Your home as an asset

Understanding what your home is worth to you, and how to make good decisions with it.

Written by

Linda Reynolds, Broker/Owner

24 years helping Florida homeowners understand their options and move forward with a clear plan, and a Sun City Center resident myself. If your situation doesn’t fit neatly into a chapter, let’s talk it through.

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Equal Housing Opportunity. This handbook offers general information, not legal, tax, insurance, or financial advice. Please confirm details with the appropriate professional.

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