Hollywood FL Property Tax Records

Hollywood, Florida property tax records are public documents maintained by the Broward County Property Appraiser and the Broward County Tax Collector. With a population of roughly 159,000, Hollywood is one of the larger cities in Broward County, bordered by Fort Lauderdale to the north and Hallandale Beach to the south. Property owners, buyers, investors, and researchers can access assessment data, tax bills, and exemption records online at no cost. This page walks through the offices, the process, and your legal rights as a record requester under Florida law.

Broward County Tax Administration for Hollywood

Hollywood is part of Broward County. There is no city-level property tax office. The Broward County Property Appraiser handles all assessments. The Broward County Tax Collector handles billing and collection. Both are elected county offices. They operate independently from city government and from each other.

Hollywood has a diverse mix of property types, beach condominiums, single-family neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and industrial parcels. The appraiser values all of them using mass appraisal methods based on comparable sales and property characteristics. Values are set as of January 1 each year. A sale or change that happens after January 1 does not affect the current year's assessment. This rule is in Chapter 192, Florida Statutes.

For a broader look at how Broward County property taxes work, see the Broward County property tax records page.

Broward County Property Appraiser

The Broward County Property Appraiser office is at 115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 111, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Phone: (954) 357-6830. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The appraiser is responsible for valuing every parcel in Broward County, including all Hollywood properties, as of January 1 each year.

The appraiser maintains the official property roll for Broward County. Each Hollywood parcel has a record showing its legal description, owner of record, just value, assessed value, taxable value, and any exemptions. Records update through the year as deeds record and permits are issued. The appraiser does not set millage rates and does not collect taxes.

The Broward County Property Appraiser website is one of the most accessible county appraiser sites in Florida. The online property search lets you look up any Hollywood parcel for free by owner name, address, or parcel ID. Results show current and prior-year values, exemptions, building and land data, and sales history. GIS mapping tools show property boundaries and aerial views.

The appraiser's site also offers a homestead exemption e-file portal and a free fraud protection service called Owner Alert. If you own Hollywood property, Owner Alert notifies you whenever a document affecting your parcel records. It is worth signing up.

The Florida Department of Revenue sets the standards all county appraisers must follow. The DOR Property Tax Oversight page has information on how values are calculated and what rights property owners have statewide.

DOR oversight ensures Broward County follows consistent statewide rules when valuing Hollywood properties each year.

Broward County Tax Collector

The Broward County Tax Collector's main office is at 1800 NW 66th Ave., Suite 100, Plantation, FL 33313. Phone: (954) 765-4697. The collector sends tax bills in November for all Hollywood parcels and processes all payments.

Tax bills for Hollywood properties reflect the taxable value from the appraiser, multiplied by millage rates from several taxing authorities: Broward County, the school board, the City of Hollywood, and various special districts. Each authority sets its own rate. The collector combines them into one bill.

Florida's early payment discount applies to Hollywood bills. Pay in November for a 4% discount. December saves 3%, January 2%, February 1%. After March 31, taxes are delinquent. A 3% penalty applies, and the account is flagged for the tax certificate sale. That sale process is governed by Chapter 197, Florida Statutes.

Online payment for Hollywood property taxes is available at browardtax.org. The site also has a parcel lookup tool showing current balances, payment history, and any outstanding certificates. Mail and in-person options are available at branch locations throughout Broward County.

How to Search Hollywood Property Tax Records

The Broward County Property Appraiser site is where most Hollywood property searches begin. Enter an owner name, address, or parcel ID. Results show current just value, assessed value, taxable value, exemptions, building and land information, and sales history. The search is free and no account is needed.

For tax billing information, use the Broward County Tax Collector's parcel lookup at browardtax.org. Enter the parcel ID or Hollywood property address to see current amounts due, prior payment history, and whether any tax certificates exist on the property.

The Florida Department of Revenue maintains a statewide data portal for researchers who need bulk or aggregate data. See the DOR Property Tax Data Portal for county-level files. For general questions about how the property tax system works in Florida, see the DOR FAQ page.

All Hollywood property tax records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. No ID or reason is needed. Online portals are open around the clock. For records not online, contact either office directly. Staff may charge for copies or large requests, but the records themselves are public.

Investors and researchers can use the DOR portal to download aggregate Broward County data covering Hollywood parcels.

Exemptions for Hollywood Property Owners

Hollywood homeowners can apply for a homestead exemption on their primary residence. The exemption reduces assessed value by up to $50,000. The first $25,000 applies to all taxing authorities. The second $25,000 applies to the value between $50,000 and $75,000 but does not cover school taxes.

Homestead activates the Save Our Homes cap. Once in place, annual increases in assessed value are capped at 3% or the inflation rate, whichever is less. Hollywood's real estate market has seen notable appreciation, so owners who have held homestead for several years may carry a large gap between just value and taxable value. That gap shrinks the tax bill year after year.

Other exemptions through the Broward County Property Appraiser include the senior low-income exemption for residents 65 and older, veteran and disability exemptions, and widower exemptions. All applications are filed with the appraiser. The deadline is March 1 each year. See Chapter 196, Florida Statutes for full eligibility rules on each exemption type.

Business owners in Hollywood with tangible personal property should file a TPP return with the appraiser by April 1. The first $25,000 of TPP value is exempt from taxation. Filing on time secures that exemption automatically. A late return loses the exemption and may carry a penalty.

VAB Appeals

Hollywood property owners who believe their assessed value is too high can appeal to the Broward County Value Adjustment Board. Each summer, TRIM notices arrive from the Property Appraiser showing the proposed assessed value. You have 25 days from the TRIM mailing date to file a VAB petition.

The VAB appeal process is in Chapter 194, Florida Statutes. After filing, you get a hearing before a special magistrate. Bring comparable sales from your Hollywood neighborhood, photos of any condition issues, and an independent appraisal if you have one. The burden is on you to prove the value is wrong.

Most Hollywood residential owners handle VAB hearings without an attorney. Commercial owners often use tax professionals given the higher stakes. Filing fees are modest. If the VAB rules against you, a circuit court lawsuit is still available. Most cases settle before that point.

Pay at least the non-disputed portion of your bill while the appeal is open. The early payment discounts still apply even if an appeal is pending.

Payment and Delinquency

Tax bills for Hollywood properties are mailed in November. Pay by November 30 for the 4% discount. The discount falls by 1% each month. After March 31, the bill is delinquent and a 3% penalty kicks in. The collector schedules a tax certificate sale for all unpaid accounts.

At the sale, investors buy certificates for delinquent Hollywood properties. The certificate earns interest. You can redeem it by paying the taxes, interest, and costs. After two years without redemption, the holder can apply for a tax deed. A tax deed sale could result in the loss of the property.

Payment options include online at browardtax.org, by mail, and at in-person branch offices. The collector offers a quarterly installment plan. Sign-up opens in the spring before the tax year begins. Installment payments spread the annual bill into four payments through the year.

Public Records

Hollywood property tax records are open to everyone. Florida's public records law, Chapter 119, gives any person the right to inspect government records. You do not need to be a Florida resident. You do not need to give a reason. The Broward County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector must provide access on request.

Online access at bcpa.net and browardtax.org is free and available around the clock. For records not posted online, contact either office directly. Social Security numbers and some personal data on exemption forms are confidential, but owner names, values, taxes, and sales history are fully open for all Hollywood parcels.

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