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The Ultimate Guide to Florida’s County Property Appraisers and Forms

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Jakub Adamowicz

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When it comes to property taxes, exemptions, and important real estate documents, knowing where to find the right forms can save you time, money, and stress. Whether you’re applying for a Homestead Exemption, updating your mailing address, filing a Tangible Personal Property (TPP) tax return, or transferring tax savings with Portability, each of Florida’s 67 county property appraisers has the resources you need.

To make your life easier, we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every Florida county’s Property Appraiser website, along with direct links to commonly used forms. You’ll find:

  • Homestead Exemption Applications (DR-501)
  • Mailing Address Change Forms
  • Tangible Personal Property (TPP) Returns (DR-405)
  • Portability Forms (DR-501T) to Transfer Tax Benefits
  • Senior, Veteran, and Agricultural Exemptions
  • Property Tax Appeal (Value Adjustment Board – VAB) Packets

Now, let’s dive into the complete list of Florida county property appraisers—with everything you need to find and file the right forms for your property.

Why Check a Property Appraiser’s Website?

  • Uncover Property Details: Find home characteristics, lot size, year built, and assessed values.
  • Check Tax Estimates: Browse tax roll data to see how property taxes are calculated.
  • Apply for Exemptions: Homestead, senior, veteran, agricultural, and more—these can save you money.
  • Research Sales Trends: Compare recent sales to make informed buying or selling decisions.

How to Use These Sites for Residential & Real Estate Research

a. Property Search

Look for a button labeled “Search Records” or “Property Search.” Most sites let you search by:

  • Owner Name
  • Property Address
  • Parcel/Account Number
  • Subdivision or Neighborhood

This comes in handy if you’re checking out a specific home or just scouting an area for comparable properties.

b. GIS/Mapping

Who doesn’t love a good map? Many Property Appraisers have interactive GIS (Geographic Information System) maps that allow you to:

  • View parcel boundaries
  • See aerial imagery (great for checking yard size or local landmarks)
  • Overlay zoning or flood zones
  • Spot recent sales nearby

This is like a virtual walk-through of the neighborhood—no gas required!

c. Tax Roll Data

Wondering how property taxes are determined? Most sites provide:

  • Latest tax roll (an annual overview of property assessments)
  • Assessed value vs. market value (helpful for negotiating a sale price)
  • Millage rates used to calculate property taxes (so you can estimate potential tax bills)

d. Exemptions & Forms

From Homestead Exemptions (for your primary residence) to Senior, Veteran, or Agricultural exemptions, these forms can significantly reduce your tax burden. You’ll also find:

  • Portability forms (transfer Save-Our-Homes benefits from one property to another)
  • Tangible Personal Property forms (for business owners or those with significant equipment)
  • Mailing address change requests

e. Sales & Market Information

Curious about the home that sold down the street? Appraiser sites often share:

  • Recorded sales in your area
  • Historical sale prices (perfect for market trend analysis)

f. Documents & Reports

Some offices even post official guides and downloadable PDFs on topics like:

  • “Understanding Your TRIM Notice”
  • “How to File an Appeal” if you disagree with an assessment

g. FAQ & Contact

Finally, if you’re scratching your head about something (like how property values are set), check the FAQ section or call/email their office. They’re there to help!

Florida Department of Revenue (FDOR) Standard Forms

Many core property tax forms originate from the Florida Department of Revenue. Some of the most commonly used FDOR forms for real estate include:

  1. Homestead Exemption Application (DR-501)
    • DR-501 (PDF)
    • Purpose: Apply for the standard homestead exemption or other property tax exemptions.
  2. Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference (Portability) (DR-501T)
    • DR-501T (PDF)
    • Purpose: Transfer (“port”) your Save-Our-Homes benefit from a previous homestead to a new one.
  3. Tangible Personal Property Tax Return (DR-405)
    • DR-405 (PDF)
    • Purpose: File a return for business equipment, furnishings, and other tangible personal property subject to ad valorem taxes.
  4. Agricultural Classification Application (DR-482)
    • DR-482 (PDF)
    • Purpose: Request agricultural classification to receive a special property tax assessment rate.
  5. Petition to the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) (DR-486)
    • DR-486 (PDF)
    • Purpose: File an appeal if you disagree with the property appraiser’s assessment or denial of an exemption.

You can find a complete list of official FDOR forms here:
Florida Dept. of Revenue Property Tax Forms

Common County-Specific Forms

Although the FDOR provides the standard templates, each Florida county property appraiser typically hosts a set of downloadable forms and instructions on their website. These often include:

  • Homestead Exemption Application (or links to DR-501)
  • Mailing Address Change Request
  • Tangible Personal Property (TPP) Forms
  • Senior/Veteran Exemption Forms (additional documentation requirements)
  • Agricultural Classification
  • Portability (DR-501T)
  • Property Tax Appeal (VAB) Packets
  • Business/Commercial Exemption details

Here is a comprehensive directory of every Florida county’s Property Appraiser website, along with direct links to commonly used forms:

A–C

1. Alachua County

2. Baker County

  • Website: bakerpa.com
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead (DR-501): Under “Exemptions” or “Forms” menu
    • Mailing Address Change: Call or see Contact Info
    • TPP: DR-405 (request from office or see FDOR site)
    • Senior/Veteran Exemptions: Included under “Exemptions”
    • Agricultural Classification: Call the office for instructions
    • Portability (DR-501T): Same place as Homestead Exemption forms
    • VAB Appeals: Provided by the Clerk of Courts or appraiser upon request

3. Bay County

4. Bradford County

  • Website: bradfordappraiser.com
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead: Under “Exemptions”
    • Mailing Address Change: Typically done via written request or call office
    • TPP: DR-405, contact office
    • Senior/Veteran Exemptions: Under “Exemptions” tab
    • Agricultural Classification: Info under “Agricultural”
    • Portability: Combined with Homestead application
    • VAB Appeals: Provided upon request, or see Clerk of Courts

5. Brevard County

6. Broward County

7. Calhoun County

  • Website: calhouncountypa.net
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead: DR-501 (call or see site for PDF)
    • Mailing Address Change: Contact the office
    • TPP: DR-405 (by request)
    • Senior/Veteran Exemptions: Under “Exemptions”
    • Portability: DR-501T (call or site)
    • VAB Appeals: Through Clerk of Courts

8. Charlotte County

  • Website: ccappraiser.com
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Forms Page: Forms & Info (multiple PDFs)
    • Homestead Exemption (DR-501), Portability (DR-501T), TPP, Address Change, etc. are all listed.
    • Senior/Veteran Exemptions: Listed under “Additional Exemptions.”
    • Agricultural Classification: DR-482
    • VAB Appeals: Info and links under “Forms.”

9. Citrus County

10. Clay County

  • Website: ccpao.com
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Forms: ccpao.com/forms/
    • Homestead (DR-501), Portability (DR-501T), and more
    • TPP (DR-405): Under “Tangible Personal Property”
    • Mailing Address Change: Address Change Form
    • Agricultural: DR-482 plus instructions
    • Senior/Veteran Exemptions: Additional forms on the same page
    • VAB Appeals: Info on “Appeals” link

11. Collier County

12. Columbia County

  • Website: columbiapa.net
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Forms: columbiapa.net/forms.html
    • Homestead/Portability: DR-501, DR-501T
    • Mailing Address Change: Provided on forms page
    • TPP: DR-405
    • Senior/Veteran Exemptions: Additional documentation info on “Exemptions”
    • Agricultural Classification: DR-482
    • VAB: Info under “Value Adjustment Board”

D–H

13. DeSoto County

  • Website: desotopa.com
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Exemptions: Desoto Exemptions
    • Homestead (DR-501), Senior, Veteran, Disability forms
    • Mailing Address Change: Request PDF
    • TPP: DR-405
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • VAB Appeals: Provided by Clerk or see “FAQs”

14. Dixie County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/dixie
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead: DR-501 from FDOR or request via phone
    • Mailing Address Change: Typically contact the office
    • TPP: DR-405
    • Senior/Veteran: Additional FDOR forms or call
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • VAB: Contact Clerk or the property appraiser

15. Duval County

16. Escambia County

17. Flagler County

18. Franklin County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/franklin
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead (DR-501), Portability (DR-501T), TPP (DR-405)
    • Address Change: Typically call or email
    • Senior/Veteran: FDOR forms or contact
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • VAB: Contact the office or Clerk

19. Gadsden County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/gadsden
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead: DR-501
    • Mailing Address Change: Phone or “Documents” link
    • TPP: DR-405
    • Senior/Veteran: FDOR forms
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • VAB: Provided by Clerk

20. Gilchrist County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/gilchrist
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead: DR-501
    • Mailing Address Change: Contact the office
    • TPP: DR-405
    • Senior/Veteran: FDOR forms
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • VAB: Clerk of Courts

21. Glades County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/glades
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead: DR-501
    • Mailing Address Change: Typically an office form
    • TPP: DR-405
    • Exemptions: Senior, Veteran, Widow/Widower
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • VAB: Clerk or property appraiser

22. Gulf County

  • Website: gulfpa.com
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead & Other Exemptions: Exemptions Page
    • Mailing Address Change: Address Change PDF
    • TPP: DR-405 under “Forms”
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • VAB: Info from Clerk’s Office

23. Hamilton County

  • Website: hamiltonpa.net
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead (DR-501): Under “Exemptions”
    • Mailing Address Change: Contact or use site form
    • TPP (DR-405): By request
    • Agricultural (DR-482): Under “Classifications”
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • Senior/Veteran: Additional forms as needed
    • VAB: Through Clerk

24. Hardee County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/hardee
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead: DR-501
    • Mailing Address: Typically request from office
    • TPP: DR-405
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • VAB: Clerk of Courts

25. Hendry County

  • Website: hendryprop.com
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead: Exemptions Tab
    • Mailing Address Change: Contact form or phone
    • TPP: DR-405
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • Senior/Veteran: Under “Additional Exemptions”
    • VAB: Clerk or appraiser for forms

26. Hernando County

27. Highlands County

  • Website: hcpao.org
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Exemptions & Forms: hcpao.org/exemptions/
    • Homestead: DR-501, plus online instructions
    • Mailing Address Change: Link under “Forms”
    • TPP: DR-405, see “Tangible” section
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • Senior/Veteran: Additional Exemptions
    • VAB: Contact Clerk of Courts

28. Hillsborough County

H (continued) – L

29. Holmes County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/holmes
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead (DR-501), TPP (DR-405), Portability (DR-501T)
    • Mailing Address Change: Phone or office request
    • Senior/Veteran: FDOR forms or call
    • Agricultural (DR-482)
    • VAB: Clerk of Courts

30. Indian River County

31. Jackson County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/jackson
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead: DR-501
    • Address Change: Call or see “Documents”
    • TPP: DR-405
    • Senior/Veteran: FDOR forms
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • VAB: Clerk of Courts

32. Jefferson County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/jefferson
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead: DR-501
    • Address Change: Contact the office
    • TPP: DR-405
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • Senior/Veteran: Additional FDOR forms
    • VAB: Clerk

33. Lafayette County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/lafayette
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead: DR-501
    • Address Change: Phone or email
    • TPP: DR-405
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • Senior/Veteran: Additional forms via office
    • VAB: Clerk

34. Lake County

  • Website: lakecopropappr.com
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Property Search: Search Link
    • Exemptions & Forms: lakecopropappr.com/forms.aspx
    • Homestead (DR-501), Mailing Address Change, TPP, Portability (DR-501T)
    • Senior/Veteran: “Additional Exemptions” section
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • VAB: Contact Clerk or see “Appeals”

35. Lee County

36. Leon County

  • Website: leonpa.org
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Forms: leonpa.org/forms
    • Homestead (DR-501), Portability (DR-501T)
    • Mailing Address Change: Online or PDF
    • TPP: DR-405 info under “Tangible”
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • Senior/Veteran: Additional forms
    • VAB: Value Adjustment Board

37. Levy County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/levy
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead: DR-501
    • Mailing Address: Office contact
    • TPP: DR-405
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • Senior/Veteran: FDOR forms
    • VAB: Clerk

38. Liberty County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/liberty
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead: DR-501
    • Address Change: Contact or see documents link
    • TPP: DR-405
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • Senior/Veteran: Additional FDOR forms
    • VAB: Clerk

M–O

39. Madison County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/madison
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead (DR-501)
    • Address Change: Call or site doc
    • TPP (DR-405)
    • Agricultural (DR-482)
    • Portability (DR-501T)
    • Senior/Veteran: FDOR forms
    • VAB: Clerk

40. Manatee County

41. Marion County

42. Martin County

43. Miami-Dade County

44. Monroe County

45. Nassau County

46. Okaloosa County

47. Okeechobee County

48. Orange County

49. Osceola County

P–S

50. Palm Beach County

51. Pasco County

52. Pinellas County

53. Polk County

54. Putnam County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/putnam
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead (DR-501)
    • Mailing Address Change: Typically contact the office or see “Documents”
    • TPP (DR-405)
    • Agricultural (DR-482)
    • Portability (DR-501T)
    • VAB: Clerk

55. Santa Rosa County

56. Sarasota County

57. Seminole County

58. St. Johns County

59. St. Lucie County

60. Sumter County

61. Suwannee County

  • Website: suwanneepa.com
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead: DR-501
    • Mailing Address Change: Contact or see “Forms”
    • TPP: DR-405
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • Senior/Veteran: FDOR or local forms
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • VAB: Clerk

T–W

62. Taylor County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/taylor
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead (DR-501)
    • Mailing Address Change: Office contact
    • TPP (DR-405)
    • Senior/Veteran: FDOR forms
    • Agricultural (DR-482)
    • Portability (DR-501T)
    • VAB: Clerk

63. Union County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/union
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead: DR-501
    • Mailing Address: Call or email
    • TPP: DR-405
    • Senior/Veteran: FDOR forms
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • VAB: Clerk

64. Volusia County

65. Wakulla County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/wakulla
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead: DR-501
    • Mailing Address Change: Contact the office
    • TPP: DR-405
    • Senior/Veteran: FDOR forms
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • VAB: Clerk

66. Walton County

67. Washington County

  • Website: qpublic.net/fl/washington
  • Commonly Used Forms:
    • Homestead: DR-501
    • Mailing Address Change: Office contact or documents link
    • TPP: DR-405
    • Agricultural: DR-482
    • Portability: DR-501T
    • Senior/Veteran: FDOR forms
    • VAB: Clerk

Statewide Forms (FDOR Quick Links)

  • Homestead Exemption Application (DR-501)
    Download PDF
  • Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference / Portability (DR-501T)
    Download PDF
  • Tangible Personal Property Tax Return (DR-405)
    Download PDF
  • Agricultural Classification Application (DR-482)
    Download PDF
  • Value Adjustment Board Petition (DR-486)
    Download PDF

See the Florida Dept. of Revenue Property Tax Forms page for a complete list of official forms.

Final Tips & Reminders

  1. Deadlines: Most exemptions (including Homestead) must be filed by March 1. TPP returns are often due April 1.
  2. Documentation: Certain exemptions (e.g., Veteran, Senior, Disability) require extra proof—income statements, VA letters, etc.
  3. Address Changes: Always keep your mailing address current to receive TRIM notices, tax bills, and important updates.
  4. Need Help? Each county’s Property Appraiser office is there to assist. Don’t hesitate to call, email, or visit in person.

If a direct link isn’t available for a specific form, try searching for the “Forms” or “Downloads” tab on the county’s website. You can also reference the Florida Department of Revenue’s Property Tax Forms for statewide documents like DR-501, DR-501T, DR-405, and DR-486.

With these county-by-county resources and commonly used forms, you can confidently navigate Florida’s property tax system—whether you’re a homeowner, home buyer, real estate investor, or business owner. Good luck, and happy filing!

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