Access Brevard County Property Tax Records

Brevard County property tax records are public documents maintained by the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector offices based in Titusville. The county stretches along Florida's Space Coast with more than 250,000 parcels ranging from oceanfront condominiums to rural properties inland. These records show assessed values, ownership information, exemption status, and tax payment history for every parcel. This page explains how to search Brevard County property tax records and what you can find.

Brevard County Property Appraiser

The Brevard County Property Appraiser's office is at 400 South Street, 6th Floor, Titusville, FL 32780. Phone is (321) 264-6700 and fax is (321) 264-6995. The appraiser's website is at bcpao.us, where you can search property records online. The appraiser is an elected official who values all real and personal property in Brevard County as of January 1 each year. That value sets the baseline for each year's tax bill.

Brevard County is one of Florida's larger coastal counties. The property mix is diverse, single-family neighborhoods in Palm Bay and Melbourne, waterfront properties on barrier islands, commercial strips along US-1 and US-192, agricultural land in the western parts of the county, and a significant number of condominiums. The appraiser's office handles all of these property types and maintains a comprehensive record for each parcel on the tax roll.

The BCPAO online search tool at bcpao.us is one of the more capable county parcel search systems in Florida. You can search by address, owner name, parcel ID, or subdivision. Each result includes the full assessment record: legal description, ownership history, land data, building data, total just value, assessed value, taxable value, exemptions, and recent sales. GIS mapping tools let you view the parcel on aerial photography. All of this is free and public.

The assessment process follows Florida Department of Revenue guidelines. Under Chapter 192, Florida Statutes, assessed value must reflect just value as of January 1. Adjustments for homestead exemption and the Save Our Homes cap reduce taxable value for qualifying homesteaded parcels. The appraiser also applies agricultural classification for qualifying farmland, which significantly lowers assessed value on those parcels.

The Florida DOR reviews Brevard County's assessment ratios annually and requires corrections if values drift from state standards. You can learn about that review process at the DOR Property Tax Oversight site. Brevard County consistently meets or exceeds the state's assessment standards.

Note: Brevard County has numerous homeowners association and condo association communities. The appraiser's records show unit-level data for condos, including the unit's percentage of interest in common areas.

Brevard County Tax Collector

The Brevard County Tax Collector is at 400 South Street in Titusville, phone (321) 264-6935, fax (321) 264-6995. The Brevard County Tax Collector's website is where you pay property taxes online, check current balances, look up past payments, and find office branch locations across the county. The tax collector sends bills in November and collects through March 31 at the full face amount, discounts apply for earlier payment.

Brevard County has multiple branch office locations that serve different parts of this geographically long county. The main office is in Titusville, but there are branch locations in Melbourne, Palm Bay, Merritt Island, Viera, and other areas. This makes in-person payment accessible throughout the county. Hours vary by location, so check the tax collector's website before you go.

The discount schedule for early payment works as follows: 4% off the face amount if you pay in November, 3% off in December, 2% off in January, and 1% off in February. After March 31, taxes become delinquent. Interest accrues and the collector proceeds with a tax certificate sale. Investors at the sale bid on delinquent parcels by offering to accept the lowest interest rate. The winning bidder pays the delinquent tax and receives a certificate. The property owner then has two years to redeem the certificate before the holder can file for a tax deed under Chapter 197, Florida Statutes.

The tax collector's site is your go-to for paying Brevard County property taxes online and checking payment status.

Searching Brevard County Property Tax Records Online

The Brevard County Property Appraiser Online site is the primary tool for parcel searches. Type in any Brevard County address, owner name, or parcel ID to pull up the full assessment record. The database is current and updated regularly. You can download data, view maps, compare nearby sales, and export records for your own analysis. No login or registration is required.

For tax payment status and billing history, the Brevard County Tax Collector's portal is the right tool. It shows the current tax bill, payment history, and any delinquent amounts. If a tax certificate has been sold on a parcel, that information appears in the collector's records as well. Knowing that a certificate exists is important for anyone buying property in Brevard County.

The Florida DOR's Property Tax Data Portal allows bulk downloads of Brevard County assessment data. This is useful for market analysts, investors, and researchers who want county-level totals rather than individual parcel lookups.

All Brevard County property tax records are public under Chapter 119. No identification is needed. No reason must be given. The offices cannot restrict access to public records, though they may charge for copies of large print requests.

Property Tax Exemptions in Brevard County

Brevard County homeowners can apply for the standard $50,000 homestead exemption on their primary residence. The deadline is March 1. Once approved, homestead status brings the Save Our Homes cap, which limits assessed value increases to 3% or CPI, whichever is lower. For long-term Brevard County homeowners, this cap can create substantial savings over time as property values rise.

Brevard County has a large military and veteran population due to the proximity of Patrick Space Force Base. Veteran exemptions are widely claimed here. Veterans with service-connected total and permanent disabilities may qualify for a full exemption from property taxes on their home. Surviving spouses of veterans or first responders killed in the line of duty may also qualify. These exemptions are governed by Chapter 196, Florida Statutes.

Senior residents with low income may qualify for an additional local exemption in Brevard County on top of the standard homestead amount. The county commission must adopt this exemption locally, and income limits apply. Contact the Property Appraiser's office at (321) 264-6700 to confirm the current income limits and eligibility requirements for the Brevard County senior exemption.

Business owners in Brevard County must file a tangible personal property return by April 1 with the Property Appraiser to claim the $25,000 TPP exemption. The return lists business equipment, machinery, fixtures, and other personal property used in the business. Filing late means losing the exemption for that year. The appraiser's office can provide the required TPP return form.

Note: Portability allows you to transfer up to $500,000 of your accumulated SOH benefit when you move to a new homestead in Florida. File Form DR-501T with the Brevard County Property Appraiser when applying for homestead at your new property.

Appealing a Brevard County Property Assessment

The TRIM notice arrives in Brevard County each August. It shows the proposed assessed value and estimates what your taxes will be. You have 25 days from the date the notice is mailed to file a VAB petition if you disagree with the value. Don't wait, missing the deadline means waiting until next year.

The Brevard County Value Adjustment Board hears assessment disputes through special magistrates. You file a petition, pay a small filing fee, and get scheduled for a hearing. At the hearing, the special magistrate reviews the appraiser's evidence and your evidence. Comparable sales from the same neighborhood are the most persuasive evidence. If your home has conditions that reduce value, structural issues, flood zone location, deferred maintenance, document those with photos and a licensed contractor's estimate. An independent appraisal is the strongest single piece of evidence you can bring.

The VAB process follows Chapter 194, Florida Statutes. Most residential petitions are resolved within a few months. Commercial property owners sometimes use attorneys or professional tax agents who specialize in VAB appeals. For smaller residential properties, a self-represented appeal is reasonable if you have good evidence.

If the VAB doesn't resolve the dispute to your satisfaction, you can file suit in Brevard County Circuit Court. That step involves filing fees and potentially attorneys' fees, so it's worth weighing carefully against the potential tax savings.

Brevard County Tax Records and Public Access

All Brevard County property tax records are public under Florida's broad public records law. The assessment roll, tax roll, exemption records, and payment history are all available without restriction. You can access most of this data online through the appraiser's and collector's websites without any formal request. For older records, bulk data, or certified copies, you submit a written public records request to the relevant office.

Confidential data includes Social Security numbers on exemption applications, income information, and some personal data. But owner names, parcel addresses, assessed values, taxable values, exemption amounts, and payment status are all public. The DOR Local Officials directory lists all Brevard County contacts with current addresses and phone numbers.

For questions about what records are available or how to submit a public records request, contact the Brevard County Property Appraiser at (321) 264-6700 or the Tax Collector at (321) 264-6935. Both offices are required to acknowledge and respond to public records requests in a reasonable time under Chapter 119.

Cities in Brevard County

Brevard County has two major cities with dedicated pages on this site. Palm Bay is the largest city in Brevard County with a population of around 142,000. Melbourne is the second largest at roughly 87,500 residents. Both cities have property tax records processed through the county-level Property Appraiser and Tax Collector. Other communities in Brevard County include Titusville, Cocoa, Rockledge, Cape Canaveral, Satellite Beach, Indialantic, and many others, all served by the same county offices.

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