Tamarac Property Tax Records Search

Tamarac property tax records are maintained by Broward County, which handles assessment and collection for all parcels within city limits. The Broward County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector offices process these records and make them available to the public. This page explains how to access Tamarac property tax data and what you can find in those records.

Broward County Property Appraiser

All Tamarac property assessment work is done by the Broward County Property Appraiser, located at 115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 111, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Phone is (954) 357-6830. The appraiser is an elected official who values every parcel in Broward County each year as of January 1. That includes all residential, commercial, and vacant parcels in Tamarac.

The appraiser sets just values using comparable sales and property characteristics. In Tamarac, which has a significant inventory of condominiums and single-family homes built across several decades, the appraiser compares recent sales of similar properties nearby to arrive at fair market values. The process follows guidelines from the Florida Department of Revenue, which supervises all county appraisers statewide.

The Broward County Property Appraiser website lets you search for any Tamarac parcel. Enter the address, owner name, or folio number. You get the full parcel record, current assessed value, taxable value, all exemptions on file, land and building data, and sale history. The tool is free, open to anyone, and works without registration.

The appraiser does not set millage rates and does not collect taxes. Those functions are separate. The appraiser's value is just the starting point. Local governing bodies, Broward County, the school board, and the City of Tamarac, each set their own millage rate. Your bill reflects all of them combined. Assessment standards are in Chapter 192, Florida Statutes, and you can review DOR oversight at the Florida DOR property tax page.

The Florida Tax Collectors Association links to each county's collector office and provides general guidance on the collection process statewide.

Tax Collection for Tamarac Properties

Broward County Tax Collector handles all billing and collection for Tamarac property taxes. The collector's office is at 1800 NW 66th Ave., Suite 100, Plantation, FL 33313. Phone is (954) 765-4697. The Broward County Tax Collector website has an online lookup tool and a payment portal. You can check your bill status, see payment history, and pay online from the site.

Tax bills mail out in November each year. Your Tamarac bill will include lines for Broward County general fund, the Broward County School Board, the City of Tamarac, and any special district millage that covers your parcel. The total of all these millage rates applied to your taxable value gives you the gross bill before discounts.

Florida gives you a discount for paying early. Pay in November and take 4% off. December earns 3%, January 2%, and February 1%. The full amount is due by March 31. After that date, taxes are delinquent. The legal process for delinquent taxes, including the tax certificate sale, is set out in Chapter 197, Florida Statutes. An unpaid tax certificate can eventually lead to a tax deed action if the debt is not resolved.

The Plantation service center is convenient for most Tamarac residents. You can also pay by mail or online. In-person service at the Plantation location handles all routine tax collector transactions including payment, installment plan enrollment, and billing questions.

How to Look Up Tamarac Property Records

The Broward County Property Appraiser site is the right starting point. Type in a Tamarac street address or the owner name. The search returns matching parcels. Click on a parcel to see the full record with all assessed values, exemption detail, sales history, and property characteristics. This is a public record search, no login required.

For bill and payment data, use the Broward County Tax Collector site. Enter the folio number from the appraiser's record to pull up the billing history. The two systems together give you a complete view of any Tamarac parcel's tax status.

All records are open to the public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. You do not need a reason, an account, or a Florida address to access them. Certified copies or bulk data exports may carry fees, but the standard online lookups are free.

Tamarac is known for its high concentration of condominiums and planned developments. If you are searching records in one of the city's many HOA communities, the parcel search works the same way, each unit has its own folio number and its own tax record separate from the association.

Exemptions Available to Tamarac Property Owners

Tamarac homeowners can claim Florida's 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 covers value between $50,000 and $75,000 and is excluded from school taxes. This is one of the largest direct tax benefits available to Florida homeowners, and it applies equally to Tamarac residents. Rules are in Chapter 196, Florida Statutes.

Homestead triggers the Save Our Homes cap under Chapter 193, Florida Statutes. Each year after you get homestead, the appraiser can only raise your assessed value by 3% or the inflation rate, whichever is lower. In Broward County's active real estate market, long-term homestead owners often have a large gap between their assessed value and the current just value. That gap means real savings each year.

Tamarac has a large population of retirees, which means many residents may qualify for the senior low-income exemption. This additional break requires homestead, age 65 or older, and a household income below the state threshold. Apply by March 1 with the Broward County Property Appraiser. You can renew it each year online through the appraiser's site.

Other exemptions available in Broward County include those for disabled residents, veterans with service-connected disability, surviving spouses of military personnel, and first responders. Business owners get the first $25,000 of tangible personal property exempt if they file a return with the appraiser by April 1. Apply before the March 1 deadline for personal exemptions or wait another full year.

This statute page is the authoritative source for exemption rules that apply to Tamarac parcels in Broward County.

Appealing a Tamarac Property Assessment

If your assessed value seems wrong, you have a right to challenge it. Each August, the Broward County Property Appraiser mails TRIM notices. You have 25 days from the mailing date to file a petition with the Broward County Value Adjustment Board (VAB). The deadline is firm. Missing it means waiting another year to appeal.

At the VAB hearing, a special magistrate hears your case. Bring recent sales of comparable properties in Tamarac or nearby areas, photos of any defects or condition issues, and an independent appraisal if you have one. The magistrate makes a recommendation. The board votes to accept or reject it. The full appeal process is set out in Chapter 194, Florida Statutes.

For condominiums in Tamarac, comparable unit sales within the same building or complex are the most direct evidence. If units like yours sold below your assessed value recently, that data supports a reduction. Most condo owners handle VAB appeals without an attorney. Larger commercial properties usually benefit from professional representation.

Pay the non-disputed portion of your bill by March 31 even while an appeal is pending. Failing to pay on time adds penalties that are separate from the appeal. If you win, you get a refund for the difference. If the VAB ruling does not satisfy you, circuit court is the next step, but most cases end at the VAB.

Tamarac and Broward County Resources

For a full overview of how Broward County handles property taxes across all its cities, see the Broward County property tax records page. That page covers county office locations, hours, all service centers, the full millage breakdown, and complete guidance on the appraisal and collection process. It is the most thorough reference for Tamarac residents who need to dig deeper than this city-level page.

The Florida Department of Revenue provides statewide property tax guidance and forms at their Property Tax Oversight page. Their resources are especially useful for understanding how the SOH cap is calculated or how assessment appeals work at a technical level.

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