A: The identification number we use is based on the Public Land Survey System (PLSS), in the form of Section(S)-Township(T)-Range(R)-Subdivision(D)-Block(B)-Lot(L). The implied notations will appear as: SS-TT-RR-DDD.D-BBB.BL-LLL.L (i.e. Section 27 South, Township 24 East, Range 21 East, Subdivision 40, Block 9, Lot 2 would show as: 27-21-21-0400-00900-0020.)

A: Deed restrictions of record are recorded by the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court. You may be able to use their website for further research: www.pascoclerk.com

A: To find out if a lot is buildable, you will need to contact the Pasco County Zoning/Permitting Office at 352-521-4279 or 727-847-8132.

A: By using our records search page.

A: Property transfers of record are recorded by the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. You may be able to use their website for further research: www.pascoclerk.com

A: The Property Appraiser's office does not monitor or list properties for sale through any real estate agency. You will need to contact your local Chamber of Commerce, multiple listing service, or realtor for assistance.

A: Our map search feature will allow you to see a map of a particular street or intersection. You may utilize the quick info or full info features to obtain ownership. Consult the map page help section for more information.

A: Liens and foreclosures of record are recorded by the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. You may be able to use their website for further research: www.pascoclerk.com. For information regarding delinquent taxes, contact the Tax Collector.

A: Under no circumstances will this office identify and list select groups of property owners for purposes unrelated to property assessment. Our source Appraisal and GIS data with supporting metadata can be accessed on our downloads page. However, we are unable to offer technical support concerning these downloads.

A: They can be estimated by using the "Estimate Taxes" page located on our web site. Using our records search page, enter a parcel number, owner name, address or subdivision name. With the property details displayed, look for and click on the "Estimate Taxes" link.

A: Carefully check the "Land Detail", "Building Information" and "Extra Features" of the parcel details to ensure that they are in fact comparable. Check the "Total Assessment" value of the two homes for a market value comparison. Tax bill amounts are derived inpart from the "Taxable Value" which for comparable properties can differ greatly based on the various types of exemptions each owner may be receiving and the number of years the exemptions have been in effect.

A: The Pasco County Tax Collector is responsible for collecting taxes. From our parcel detail page click the "See Tax Collector Information - Current/Delinquent Taxes" link or go directly to the Tax Collector site.

A. Your social security number is available only on the face of documents recorded in the Public Records of Pasco County. Florida law allows the removal of the social security number. Submit your request on the form titled "Request Form for Social Security Number Removal" which is available on our website under Information, Forms.

A: All Homestead Exemptions undergo an approval process and are posted the first week of March for the year for which they are applied. The top of your receipt will indicate the application year. If your exemption still isn't reflected after the middle of March and you have not received a letter detailing a denial of exemption, please contact our office. For your privacy, widow and disability exemptions are not shown on the website.

A: You may furnish your mortgage company with a copy of your Homestead Exemption receipt. Some companies may also request an estimate of taxes. We are unable to submit this information on your behalf. You may be able to use the "Estimate Taxes" page from the property detail page.

A: More information about what homestead is can be found here. To apply you must personally visit one of our five office locations to complete an initial application. In order to document your Florida residency we will ask for qualifying information for both you and your spouse (Florida driver's licenses; Florida vehicle registrations; social security numbers; voter registrations; copy of deed or tax notice).

A: No. You will need to visit our office to reapply for homestead after a sale has occurred on the property. However, you may be eligible to transfer the assessment difference received from your previously Homesteaded property.

A: Details about the Save Our Homes Exemption (Amendment 10 Cap) can be found here.

A: The Save Our Homes Exemption (Amendment 10 Cap) protects your assessed value, starting the first year after you've applied for Homestead exemption. The first year, your market value will equal your assessed value. Thereafter, your assessed value changes are subject to the limits granted by the Save Our Homes Exemption (Amendment 10 Cap).

A: No. As of this date, one has not been adopted.

A: Depending on the complexity of the transaction it can take between one to four weeks to process a sale after recording by the Clerk of the Circuit Court..

A. Call or e-mail our office and a field appraiser will physically inspect the property.

A: Check to see if the error exists on the documents recorded in the Public Records of Pasco County. If it does, it will be necessary to record corrected documents. Otherwise contact our office.

Real property is defined as land, buildings and all other permanent improvements on the land and is broadly classified, based on land use. Such as single family and multi-family residential, mobile homes; Vacant residential and unimproved acreage.

Tax based on the value of property.

The tax rate is set by the taxing authority for the governmental unit within which the property is located. The Florida Constitution directly authorized counties, school districts, and municipalities to levy ad valorem taxes. It also provides that special districts may be created and authorized by law to levy ad valorem taxes. The total tax rate is the combined tax rates (millage's) of all taxing authorities having jurisdiction over property in the county. That part of the rate for general county operations and maintenance is constitutionally limited to a maximum of ten mills and is set by the county commissioners. The remainder of the county tax rate consists of various referendum-approved debt service millage for bonds and millage required by state law. Also, school districts and municipalities are limited to a maximum of ten mills for operations and maintenance. The Florida Constitution provides that no state ad valorem tax will be levied. However, each year the legislature prescribes a required local millage for each school district to provide revenue for the Florida Education Finance Program. Each special district tax rate is levied by the district taxing authority against the property lying within the special district itself. Such districts include hospital, drainage, and lighting districts. Special districts are usually less than county-wide; some districts, such as the water management districts, may cover several counties. Each tax bill consists of the total of all millage applicable to the particular property. The tax bill also includes the related taxes due for all the taxing authorities having jurisdiction over the property.

A mill is one dollar per thousand dollars.

In 1980, the legislature passed the "Truth-in-Millage" (TRIM) act. This law is designed to inform taxpayers which governmental entity is responsible for the taxes levied and the amount of tax liability owed to each taxing entity. The Notice of Proposed Property Taxes is known as the TRIM notice. TRIM establishes the statutory requirements that all taxing authorities levying a millage must follow, including all notices and budget hearing requirements. The Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM notice) enables the taxpayer to compare the prior year assessed value and taxes with the present year assessed value and proposed taxes. It also lets taxpayers compare the amount of taxes if there is no budget change for the upcoming year. The notice lists the date, time, and location of all budget hearings at which the taxing authorities will hear from the public. At these hearings, the taxing authorities establish the millage to be levied against the parcel of land shown on the TRIM notice. The notice also shows the deadline for filing a petition to protest the assessment and any denial of exemption. The millage and budget hearing procedures are monitored by the department. This ensures taxpayer awareness of the proposed millage changes, the proposed budget changes, and, if any, the percent of change in the rolled-back rate. Rolled back rate is defined as that millage rate which provides the same ad valorem tax revenue for each taxing authority as was levied during the previous year. Non compliance by the taxing authority could result in the loss of revenue sharing funds.

Annual determination of the just or fair market value of property.

The assessed value of property minus the amount of any exemption approved by the property appraiser for the owner of the property.