Search Sunrise, Florida Property Tax Records

Sunrise property tax records are public documents kept by the Broward County Property Appraiser and Broward County Tax Collector. Every parcel in Sunrise is assessed at the county level, and the tax roll is open to the public under Florida law. This page explains where to find records, what they contain, which exemptions apply, and how to contest a value you think is wrong.

Broward County Property Tax Administration

Sunrise is in Broward County, and all property tax functions are handled at the county level. Two elected officials manage the process. The Broward County Property Appraiser values every parcel. The Broward County Tax Collector bills and collects taxes based on those values and the millage rates set by taxing authorities. City government in Sunrise does not run the assessment or collection process.

Broward County has one of the largest property rolls in Florida, with more than 750,000 parcels. Sunrise sits in the western part of the county and includes a mix of residential neighborhoods, condominiums, commercial corridors, and industrial areas. All of these property types are assessed annually as of January 1. Values are updated each year based on market sales and Florida Department of Revenue guidelines. You can learn more about how that process works at the DOR Property Tax Oversight page.

Tax bills in Sunrise reflect multiple overlapping millage rates: Broward County general, school board, the city of Sunrise, South Florida Water Management District, and others. Each rate is set independently and added together on your notice. The legal framework for all of this is Chapter 193, Chapter 196, and Chapter 197, Florida Statutes.

Broward County Property Appraiser

The Broward County Property Appraiser is located at 115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 111, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Phone: (954) 357-6830. The Broward County Property Appraiser website is the main tool for searching Sunrise parcel records. Search by folio number, address, or owner name. The search is free and requires no login.

A parcel record on the appraiser's site shows the just value, assessed value, taxable value, land and building characteristics, sales history, and any exemptions on file. The folio number is Broward's parcel identifier and gives the fastest, cleanest result. If you do not have the folio, an address search works well for most Sunrise properties.

The site includes aerial map and GIS tools. You can view parcel boundaries, check neighboring parcels, and see recent comparable sales in the area. The appraiser uses mass appraisal methods, which means values are set using market data and comparable sales rather than individual property inspections each year. The DOR reviews the county roll annually to confirm values are within required ranges.

Use the DOR contact directory to verify phone numbers and addresses for the Broward County Property Appraiser.

Walk-in service is available at the Fort Lauderdale office during normal business hours. Staff can assist with exemption questions, assessment inquiries, and TRIM notice explanations.

Broward County Tax Collector

The Broward County Tax Collector main office is at 1800 NW 66th Ave., Suite 100, Plantation, FL 33313, which is just a short distance from Sunrise. Phone: (954) 765-4697. Website: browardtax.org. The collector handles billing, payment processing, and delinquent tax enforcement for all Broward parcels, including every property in Sunrise.

Bills go out in November. The face amount is the full tax before discounts. Pay by November 30 for 4% off. December gives 3%, January 2%, February 1%. After March 31, taxes are delinquent. The discount system is set by Florida statute and applies uniformly across Broward County. Paying early is always the better move financially.

Online payment is available at the collector's website. You can also pay by mail or in person at the Plantation main office or any branch location in the county. Broward has multiple service centers to reduce travel. The collector's site also has a parcel search tool where you can check the current balance due or confirm a prior payment was received.

If taxes go unpaid after March 31, the collector runs a tax certificate sale in June. Investors buy the unpaid tax debt and earn interest. If the property owner does not pay off the certificate within two years, the investor can apply for a tax deed, a process that could result in forced sale of the property. Chapter 197, Florida Statutes governs this entire process.

How to Search Sunrise Property Tax Records

The Broward County Property Appraiser site is the starting point for assessment data. Enter a Sunrise address, owner name, or folio number. Pull up the record to see just value, assessed value, taxable value, exemptions, land and building details, and sales history. No fee. No login. Open to anyone.

For billing and payment history, use the Broward County Tax Collector's lookup tool. Enter folio number or address. See the current bill, prior-year payments, and any outstanding balance. Both searches together give a complete tax picture for any Sunrise parcel.

All of these records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. No reason is required to access them. No residency requirement applies. Certain data fields on exemption applications, like Social Security numbers, are exempt from disclosure, but all core property and tax data is open.

The DOR forms page includes the homestead exemption application and TPP return forms needed by Sunrise property owners.

Property Tax Exemptions in Sunrise

The most common exemption for Sunrise homeowners is the homestead exemption. It 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 covers the value between $50,000 and $75,000 and applies to all authorities except school taxes. Combined, these two tiers can save several hundred dollars per year on a typical Sunrise home.

Homestead also brings the Save Our Homes cap, which limits assessed value increases to 3% per year or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. In a rising market, this cap grows more valuable over time. It does not affect just value. The appraiser can still raise the market value estimate, but it keeps taxable value from jumping with every market move. Portability lets you carry an accumulated SOH benefit to a new Florida home when you sell.

Other exemptions include the senior low-income exemption, disability exemptions for qualifying residents, veteran exemptions, and widow or widower exemptions. Each requires an application to the Broward County Property Appraiser by March 1 of the tax year. The rules are in Chapter 196, Florida Statutes.

Businesses in Sunrise with tangible personal property should file a TPP return by April 1 to claim the $25,000 TPP exemption. File with the property appraiser. Miss the date and the exemption is lost for that year.

VAB Appeals for Sunrise Property Owners

If you disagree with your Broward County assessment, you can file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board. The TRIM notice arrives each August with the proposed assessed value. You have 25 days from the mailing date to file. The VAB is independent of the appraiser. A special magistrate reviews the evidence from you and the appraiser and makes a recommendation. The full board votes on it.

Come to a VAB hearing with good evidence. Comparable sales from nearby properties, photos showing condition issues, or an independent appraisal all help. You carry the burden of showing the value is wrong. Chapter 194, Florida Statutes governs VAB proceedings. If the board rules against you, circuit court is still an option. Keep paying the non-disputed portion of your tax bill while you appeal to avoid delinquency penalties.

Payment and Delinquency

Broward County sends tax bills in November. Pay by March 31 to stay current. Early payment earns a discount of up to 4%. After March 31, the bill is delinquent and penalties begin. Tax certificate sales run in June. Certificates left unpaid for two years can lead to a tax deed application and possible loss of the property. The safest course is paying on time, ideally in November to capture the full discount.

The Broward County Tax Collector offers installment plan options for those who prefer quarterly payments. Sign up in the spring. Details on the payment portal, branch locations, and installment enrollment are on the collector's website. The Florida Tax Collectors professional association also provides general information on payment processes statewide.

Public Records for Sunrise Properties

Florida's public records law, Chapter 119, keeps property tax records fully open. Assessment rolls, exemption records, tax rolls, and payment history are all available to anyone who asks. The Broward County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector websites handle most requests online for free. For records not available digitally, contact the offices directly. They may charge for copies or staff time on large data requests, but the records themselves are public. More on county-level administration is on the Broward County property tax records page.

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