Important Resources for Real Estate in Florida

Understanding property valuations, taxes, and legal regulations is crucial to navigating the complexities of real estate in Florida for homeowners, investors, and business owners alike.

Those involved in real estate ownership or business in Florida must be empowered with the tools necessary to make informed decisions. This article provides a comprehensive list of essential governmental resources, with accompanying links, to assist with managing all areas of real estate.

The following list of official government resources for real estate in Florida is organized by the various levels of government.

State-Level Resources

1. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
• Real Estate Division: This department is responsible for the licensing and regulations of real estate professionals in Florida.
2. Florida Department of Revenue (DOR)
• Property Tax Information: This website provides resources related to the calculation of property taxes, exemptions, and assessments.
3. Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FLOIR)
• Property Insurance Information: This department provides information regarding regulations on homeowners and title insurance.
4. Florida Housing Finance Corporation
• Affordable Housing Programs: Here one may find information about homebuyer assistance, foreclosure prevention, and affordable housing programs.

 Local-Level Resources

1. County Property Appraisers Offices

Each county has its own office managing property valuations, exemptions, and records. The following is a comprehensive list of all Florida counties with links to their respective Property Appraisers’ Office websites:

A – B

1. Alachua County – Alachua Property Appraiser
2. Baker County – Baker Property Appraiser
3. Bay County – Bay Property Appraiser
4. Bradford County – Bradford Property Appraiser
5. Brevard County – Brevard Property Appraiser
6. Broward County – Broward Property Appraiser

C – D

1. Calhoun County – Calhoun Property Appraiser
2. Charlotte County – Charlotte Property Appraiser
3. Citrus County – Citrus Property Appraiser
4. Clay County – Clay Property Appraiser
5. Collier County – Collier Property Appraiser
6. Columbia County – Columbia Property Appraiser
7. DeSoto County – DeSoto Property Appraiser
8. Dixie County – Dixie Property Appraiser
9. Duval County – Duval Property Appraiser

E – G

1. Escambia County – Escambia Property Appraiser
2. Flagler County – Flagler Property Appraiser
3. Franklin County – Franklin Property Appraiser
4. Gadsden County – Gadsden Property Appraiser
5. Gilchrist County – Gilchrist Property Appraiser
6. Glades County – Glades Property Appraiser
7. Gulf County – Gulf Property Appraiser

H – L

1. Hamilton County – Hamilton Property Appraiser
2. Hardee County – Hardee Property Appraiser
3. Hendry County – Hendry Property Appraiser
4. Hernando County – Hernando Property Appraiser
5. Highlands County – Highlands Property Appraiser
6. Hillsborough County – Hillsborough Property Appraiser
7. Holmes County – Holmes Property Appraiser
8. Indian River County – Indian River Property Appraiser
9. Jackson County – Jackson Property Appraiser
10. Jefferson County – Jefferson Property Appraiser
11. Lafayette County – Lafayette Property Appraiser
12. Lake County – Lake Property Appraiser
13. Lee County – Lee Property Appraiser
14. Leon County – Leon Property Appraiser
15. Levy County – Levy Property Appraiser
16. Liberty County – Liberty Property Appraiser

M – O

1. Madison County – Madison Property Appraiser
2. Manatee County – Manatee Property Appraiser
3. Marion County – Marion Property Appraiser
4. Martin County – Martin Property Appraiser
5. Miami-Dade County – Miami-Dade Property Appraiser
6. Monroe County – Monroe Property Appraiser
7. Nassau County – Nassau Property Appraiser
8. Okaloosa County – Okaloosa Property Appraiser
9. Okeechobee County – Okeechobee Property Appraiser
10. Orange County – Orange Property Appraiser
11. Osceola County – Osceola Property Appraiser

P – S

1. Palm Beach County – Palm Beach Property Appraiser
2. Pasco County – Pasco Property Appraiser
3. Pinellas County – Pinellas Property Appraiser
4. Polk County – Polk Property Appraiser
5. Putnam County – Putnam Property Appraiser
6. Santa Rosa County – Santa Rosa Property Appraiser
7. Sarasota County – Sarasota Property Appraiser
8. Seminole County – Seminole Property Appraiser
9. St. Johns County – St. Johns Property Appraiser
10. St. Lucie County – St. Lucie Property Appraiser
11. Sumter County – Sumter Property Appraiser
12. Suwannee County – Suwannee Property Appraiser

T – W

1. Taylor County – Taylor Property Appraiser
2. Union County – Union Property Appraiser
3. Volusia County – Volusia Property Appraiser
4. Wakulla County – Wakulla Property Appraiser
5. Walton County – Walton Property Appraiser
6. Washington County – Washington Property Appraiser

This list provides access to accurate and up-to-date property information specific to any county in Florida.

1. County Clerk of Court
• Official records regarding real estate property may be obtained through the Clerk of Court office for the respective county in which the property is located. Each county’s Clerk of Court website provides access to property deeds, liens, and foreclosure records.
  For Example: Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts or Orange County Clerk of Courts
2. Tax Assessor’s Office

In Florida, each county’s tax assessor’s office estimates the value of real property and ensures that each property owner pays the accurate amount of property taxes each year. This office’s responsibilities are as follows:

• Locate all taxable property in the county and identify its owners,
• Determine the fair market value for each piece of property,
• Calculate assessed value by applying all legal exemptions and determining the assessed value of each property,
• Maintain all records of assessments and property tax exemptions for the county,
• Examine new construction and major improvements to existing structures,
• Attend public hearings of the Board of Assessment Review,
• Send out tax bills to property owners each year and collect payments starting in November of the year the taxes are due,

Here’s a comprehensive list of all Florida counties with links to their respective Property Tax Collector Offices:

A – B

1. Alachua County – Alachua Tax Collector
2. Baker County – Baker Tax Collector
3. Bay County – Bay Tax Collector
4. Bradford County – Bradford Tax Collector
5. Brevard County – Brevard Tax Collector
6. Broward County – Broward Tax Collector

C – D

1. Calhoun County – Calhoun Tax Collector
2. Charlotte County – Charlotte Tax Collector
3. Citrus County – Citrus Tax Collector
4. Clay County – Clay Tax Collector
5. Collier County – Collier Tax Collector
6. Columbia County – Columbia Tax Collector
7. DeSoto County – DeSoto Tax Collector
8. Dixie County – Dixie Tax Collector
9. Duval County – Duval Tax Collector

E – G

1. Escambia County – Escambia Tax Collector
2. Flagler County – Flagler Tax Collector
3. Franklin County – Franklin Tax Collector
4. Gadsden County – Gadsden Tax Collector
5. Gilchrist County – Gilchrist Tax Collector
6. Glades County – Glades Tax Collector
7. Gulf County – Gulf Tax Collector

H – L

1. Hamilton County – Hamilton Tax Collector
2. Hardee County – Hardee Tax Collector
3. Hendry County – Hendry Tax Collector
4. Hernando County – Hernando Tax Collector
5. Highlands County – Highlands Tax Collector
6. Hillsborough County – Hillsborough Tax Collector
7. Holmes County – Holmes Tax Collector
8. Indian River County – Indian River Tax Collector
9. Jackson County – Jackson Tax Collector
10. Jefferson County – Jefferson Tax Collector
11. Lafayette County – Lafayette Tax Collector
12. Lake County – Lake Tax Collector
13. Lee County – Lee Tax Collector
14. Leon County – Leon Tax Collector
15. Levy County – Levy Tax Collector
16. Liberty County – Liberty Tax Collector

M – O

1. Madison County – Madison Tax Collector
2. Manatee County – Manatee Tax Collector
3. Marion County – Marion Tax Collector
4. Martin County – Martin Tax Collector
5. Miami-Dade County – Miami-Dade Tax Collector
6. Monroe County – Monroe Tax Collector
7. Nassau County – Nassau Tax Collector
8. Okaloosa County – Okaloosa Tax Collector
9. Okeechobee County – Okeechobee Tax Collector
10. Orange County – Orange Tax Collector
11. Osceola County – Osceola Tax Collector

P – S

1. Palm Beach County – Palm Beach Tax Collector
2. Pasco County – Pasco Tax Collector
3. Pinellas County – Pinellas Tax Collector
4. Polk County – Polk Tax Collector
5. Putnam County – Putnam Tax Collector
6. Santa Rosa County – Santa Rosa Tax Collector
7. Sarasota County – Sarasota Tax Collector
8. Seminole County – Seminole Tax Collector
9. St. Johns County – St. Johns Tax Collector
10. St. Lucie County – St. Lucie Tax Collector
11. Sumter County – Sumter Tax Collector
12. Suwannee County – Suwannee Tax Collector

T – W

1. Taylor County – Taylor Tax Collector
2. Union County – Union Tax Collector
3. Volusia County – Volusia Tax Collector
4. Wakulla County – Wakulla Tax Collector
5. Walton County – Walton Tax Collector
6. Washington County – Washington Tax Collector

Federal Resources

1. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – Florida
• The website for this department provides information on federal housing programs, fair housing laws, and local initiatives.
2. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
• The CFPB’s website provides resources on mortgages, real estate loans, and consumer rights.
3. Federal Housing Administration (FHA)

This department provide information and resources related to mortgage insurance programs for buyers.

Conclusion on Resources for Real Estate in Florida

All of these resources provide valuation information pertaining to real estate regulations, property taxes and legal issues in Florida at the click of a mouse.

Access to the right information is paramount to making confident decisions when buying, selling or owning real estate in Florida.

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