Own a vacant house in Hillsborough County? Turn it into cash without fixing it up.
Get a written cash offer on your Hillsborough County house within 24 hours and close in as little as 7 days. No repairs, no showings, no commissions.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours
- No obligation to accept
- You pick the closing date
Can I sell a vacant house in Hillsborough County?
Yes. A vacant house still costs you taxes, insurance, utilities and lawn care, and it's a target for break-ins and code complaints. We buy vacant houses as-is, without you visiting, and close in as little as 7 days.
For Hillsborough County properties, the local steps run through the Hillsborough County Circuit Court (13th Judicial Circuit) and the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court.
How vacant house works in Hillsborough County
The steps below follow Florida statutes and the offices that handle them in Hillsborough County.
Insurance gap
Many homeowner policies limit coverage once a home has been empty for a set period (often 30–60 days). Check your policy's vacancy clause.
Code exposure
Overgrown yards, pools and boarded windows draw code complaints, and fines can become liens in the Hillsborough County public records.
Unwanted occupants
Since July 2024 Florida lets owners ask the sheriff to remove unauthorized occupants with a sworn complaint (s. 82.036).
Ongoing costs
Taxes, HOA dues, utilities and storm prep continue every month the house sits.
Exit
Sell, rent, or renovate — each has a different cost and timeline.
What's different about Hillsborough County
Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024 left flood and wind damage across Hillsborough County, from South Tampa to inland neighborhoods along the Alafia River.
We buy vacant houses throughout Hillsborough County, including Brandon, Sun City Center and Tampa, and in unincorporated areas.
| County | Hillsborough County, Tampa Bay |
|---|---|
| County seat | Tampa |
| Court for vacant house cases | Hillsborough County Circuit Court (13th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Hillsborough County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Hillsborough County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Brandon, Sun City Center, Tampa |
Before you sell in Hillsborough County
You have more than one way out. Hillsborough County homeowners in this spot usually weigh renovate and list, rent it out, list as-is and sell for cash. We're happy to talk through each one — no pressure.
Compare every option in the Florida guide →- You live out of town
- The house needs too much work to rent
- Insurance got expensive or was cancelled
- Neighbors or the city are complaining
Three steps. Your schedule.
Selling to us takes three steps, and you control the timing of every one.
Tell us about the house
Share the address and a few details online or by phone. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
Get a written cash offer
We review the property and recent nearby sales and send a no-obligation cash offer, usually within 24 hours.
Pick your closing date
Close in as little as 7 days through a Florida title company, or pick a later date. We cover normal closing costs.
What Hillsborough County homeowners ask about vacant house
What if someone is living in the house without permission?
Florida's s. 82.036 lets property owners ask the sheriff to remove unauthorized occupants when certain conditions are met. We also buy houses with occupants still in place.
Does my insurance cover a vacant house?
Many standard homeowner policies restrict coverage after the house has been empty for a set period. Read your vacancy clause or ask your agent.
Who removes squatters from a vacant house in Hillsborough County?
Under s. 82.036, the owner files a sworn complaint with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, which can remove unauthorized occupants when the statute's conditions are met.
Do you buy houses in every part of Hillsborough County?
Yes — including Brandon, Sun City Center and Tampa, the county seat of Tampa, and unincorporated areas.
Which court handles vacant house cases in Hillsborough County?
The Hillsborough County Circuit Court (13th Judicial Circuit). The Hillsborough County Clerk of Court keeps the official records and runs court-ordered sales.
How fast can you close in Hillsborough County?
As little as 7 days after you accept, using a Florida title company. If you need more time, we'll set the date that works for you.
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