Location guide · Tampa, FL
Find a property owner in Tampa, Florida
In Tampa, owner research starts with the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser and the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court – official records. Those official sources cover parcel, ownership and recorded-deed details one property at a time. When you are working a farm, expired list or absentee-owner list, a single-screen tool resolves every address to the owner with phones (DNC flagged) and emails in one pass.
Where Tampa property records live
Tampa is in Hillsborough County.
- Hillsborough County Property Appraiser — Owner of record, mailing address and values for Hillsborough parcels.
- Hillsborough County Clerk of Court – official records — Recorded deeds, mortgages and liens.
What to know about owner lookups in Tampa
St. Petersburg and Clearwater are across the bay in Pinellas County, which has its own appraiser and clerk, so 'Tampa Bay' lists usually span two or more counties.
Florida's documentary stamp tax on deeds means recorded sales generally reflect the price, and the appraiser shows recent sales.
Unmask an LLC that owns a Tampa property
If a deed in Tampa names an LLC, search that exact entity name in the Florida business search; the registered agent and any listed managers or members are your lead.
Common questions
How do I find the owner of a property in Tampa?
Start with the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser to identify the parcel by address, then check the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court – official records for the recorded deed that names the owner. Tampa is in Hillsborough County. For more than a handful of addresses, an owner-data tool is faster.
Is it legal to look up property owners in Tampa?
Looking up ownership is legal; Florida land records are public. Outreach is what is regulated. Check numbers against the national Do Not Call registry and follow TCPA rules before you call or text.
Are St. Petersburg properties in Tampa's records?
No. St. Petersburg is in Pinellas County, which has its own property appraiser and clerk.