Plantation, Florida Property Tax Records

Property tax records for Plantation, Florida are maintained by the Broward County Property Appraiser and the Broward County Tax Collector, whose main office sits right in Plantation at 1800 NW 66th Ave. These records cover every parcel in the city and include assessed values, ownership data, exemption status, and full tax payment history. This guide explains how to find and use them.

Broward County Property Tax Administration

Plantation sits entirely within Broward County, so all property tax functions are handled at the county level. Two elected officials run the process. The Property Appraiser determines the value of every parcel. The Tax Collector bills and collects the taxes. Neither office is part of city government and both answer to state law and to county voters.

Broward County has over 750,000 parcels, making it one of the largest property rolls in Florida. Plantation accounts for a significant share of those parcels, with a mix of single-family homes, condos, commercial properties, and office parks. Every property is assessed as of January 1 each year. The appraiser's staff reviews sales data, building permits, and other information to update values annually. The Florida Department of Revenue sets the methodology and reviews county rolls each year. You can learn more at the DOR Property Tax Oversight page.

Tax rates in Plantation include levies from Broward County, the school board, the city of Plantation, and various special districts. All of these rates are set independently and added together on your bill. The appraiser does not set rates and the tax collector does not set values. They work in sequence, not together.

The full legal framework for Florida property taxes comes from several chapters of state statute. Assessment rules fall under Chapter 193, Florida Statutes. Exemptions are in Chapter 196. Tax collection is governed by Chapter 197.

Broward County Property Appraiser

The Broward County Property Appraiser's office is located at 115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 111, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. The main phone number is (954) 357-6830. The Broward County Property Appraiser website is the primary tool for searching Plantation parcel records online. You can search by address, owner name, or folio number at no cost.

Once you pull up a parcel, the record shows the just value, assessed value, taxable value, building data, land data, and sales history. You can also see any exemptions tied to the property. The folio number is Broward County's parcel identifier, which is the most efficient way to search. If you do not know the folio number, an address search works fine for most properties.

The appraiser's site also includes GIS maps, aerial photos, and neighborhood sales data. These tools are free to the public. The office follows mass appraisal standards set by the Florida DOR, meaning your value is based on comparable sales and market data rather than an individual inspection every year.

The DOR contact directory is useful if you need to reach the Broward County office or verify contact details.

Broward County Tax Collector

The Broward County Tax Collector main office is located at 1800 NW 66th Ave., Suite 100, Plantation, FL 33313. This is a notable fact for Plantation residents: the county's primary tax collection office is in your city. The phone number is (954) 765-4697, and the website is browardtax.org.

The tax collector mails bills in November. Bills reflect the taxable value set by the appraiser multiplied by all applicable millage rates. Florida offers early payment discounts: 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January, and 1% in February. After March 31, taxes become delinquent and penalties apply. The discount schedule is set by Chapter 197, Florida Statutes.

You can pay online at the tax collector's website, in person at the Plantation office, or at any branch location in Broward County. The collector's site also shows current amounts due and payment history. If you are not sure whether a prior tax bill was paid on a property you are buying, the tax collector's lookup tool gives you that answer quickly.

Delinquent taxes trigger a tax certificate sale held each June. Investors bid on the right to pay overdue taxes and collect interest. Property owners who let certificates go unredeemed for two years risk losing the property through a tax deed sale. This is governed by Florida statute and applies to all parcels in Plantation equally.

How to Search Plantation Property Tax Records

Start at the Broward County Property Appraiser site. Enter the property address or folio number to find a parcel. The record shows assessed value, taxable value, exemptions, building characteristics, and recent sales. This is free and available to anyone. No login is needed.

For tax bill and payment information, go to browardtax.org. Enter the folio number or address. The result shows the current bill, any amounts due, and payment history. These two databases together cover everything you need to know about a Plantation property from a tax standpoint.

All property tax records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. You do not need to show ID or state a reason. Some fields on exemption applications are confidential, but the core assessment and billing data is fully open. The Florida DOR also maintains a statewide property data portal with downloadable county-level files for bulk research.

Forms for exemption applications, VAB petitions, and tangible personal property returns are all available through the DOR forms portal.

Property Tax Exemptions in Plantation

Florida's exemptions apply to all qualifying Plantation properties. The homestead exemption removes up to $50,000 from the assessed value of a primary residence. The first $25,000 applies to all taxing authorities. The second $25,000 applies to value between $50,000 and $75,000 and covers all authorities except schools.

Homestead also triggers the Save Our Homes cap. Once applied, annual assessed value increases are capped at 3% or the rate of inflation, whichever is lower. Over time this can create a large difference between just value and assessed value, which keeps bills lower than they would otherwise be. If you sell and buy a new home in Florida, you can transfer your SOH benefit under the portability rules.

Other exemptions include the senior low-income exemption, veteran exemptions, disability exemptions, and the widow/widower exemption. Each has specific eligibility rules. Applications go to the Broward County Property Appraiser by March 1. Late applications are not accepted. Exemption rules are in Chapter 196, Florida Statutes.

Business owners in Plantation should note the tangible personal property exemption. The first $25,000 of TPP value is exempt if you file a return by April 1. The return goes to the property appraiser. Miss the deadline and you lose the exemption for that year.

VAB Appeals for Plantation Property Owners

If you think the Broward County Property Appraiser overvalued your Plantation property, you can appeal. Each August, the appraiser mails a TRIM (Truth in Millage) notice with the proposed assessed value. You have 25 days from that mailing to file a petition with the Broward County Value Adjustment Board.

The VAB is an independent body. You get a hearing before a special magistrate who reviews both sides. Bring comparable sales, photos of condition issues, or an independent appraisal. The burden is on you to show the appraiser's value is wrong. The process is governed by Chapter 194, Florida Statutes. If the VAB rules against you, circuit court is still an option. Pay at least the non-disputed portion of your tax while the appeal is open to avoid penalties.

Payment and Delinquency in Plantation

Broward County tax bills arrive in November. Pay by November 30 for a 4% discount. Each month after that, the discount drops by one percent. After March 31, taxes go delinquent. Delinquent parcels enter the tax certificate sale in June. Paying on time saves money and avoids the certificate process entirely.

The Broward County Tax Collector site offers online payment by credit card or e-check. In-person options include the main office in Plantation and branch offices around the county. An installment plan is available for those who want to spread payments throughout the year. Sign up in the spring before the tax year. Details are on the collector's website.

Public Records Access for Plantation Properties

Florida's public records law, Chapter 119, makes property tax records open to everyone. Assessment data, tax rolls, exemption records, and payment history are all public. You do not need to be a Florida resident. You do not need to give a reason. The online portals for the Broward County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector handle most requests instantly.

For older records or bulk data not available online, contact the offices directly. They may charge for copies or staff time on large requests, but the records themselves are public. Social Security numbers and certain personal data on exemption forms are exempt from disclosure, but all core property and tax data is open. The Florida DOR property page has additional resources and county contact information.

More information on Broward County's tax administration is on the Broward County property tax records page.

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