Flagler County Property Tax Records

Flagler County Property Appraiser

The Flagler County Property Appraiser's office mailing address is P.O. Box 876, Bunnell, FL 32110. Reach them by phone at (386) 313-4160 or fax at (386) 313-4161. Their website is at flaglerpa.com. The appraiser is an elected constitutional officer who operates independently from the county commission and other local government bodies.

The core function is mass appraisal, valuing every parcel in Flagler County each year as of January 1. The office uses market data, cost data, and income approaches to set assessed values that reflect what a property would sell for on the open market. That value is the starting point for calculating your tax bill. The appraiser does not set tax rates; those are set by the county commission, school board, and any special districts that levy taxes on your property.

Flagler County has seen a lot of new construction in recent years, especially in Palm Coast. The appraiser tracks building permits, reviews new construction as it's completed, and updates the tax roll to reflect new improvements. If you've built an addition, enclosed a garage, or made other improvements, expect to see those reflected in your next TRIM notice.

The screenshot below shows the Flagler County Property Appraiser's website, which provides access to property search tools and records for all parcels in Flagler County.

Visit flaglerpa.com to search Flagler County property tax records by owner name, address, or parcel number.

The Flagler Property Appraiser's site shows assessed values, ownership data, exemption status, and sale history for every parcel in the county.

Flagler County Tax Collector

The Flagler County Tax Collector shares the same mailing address as the Property Appraiser, P.O. Box 876, Bunnell, FL 32110, and uses the same phone number: (386) 313-4160, fax (386) 313-4161. This is common in smaller Florida counties where offices are co-located. The Tax Collector is a separate constitutional officer from the Property Appraiser despite the shared address.

Once the Property Appraiser certifies the tax rolls in late October or early November, the Tax Collector mails annual tax bills. Flagler County property owners receive their bills in November. Payment can be made online, by mail, or in person. Florida's discount schedule under Chapter 197, Florida Statutes rewards early payment, 4% off in November, 3% in December, 2% in January, and 1% in February. Taxes become delinquent on April 1.

The Tax Collector also handles delinquent tax certificates and business tax receipts. If you're buying property in Flagler County, check whether any prior-year certificates are outstanding on the parcel. Outstanding certificates must be redeemed as part of the closing process, and they can add unexpected costs if not caught early.

Florida's Tax Collectors Association at floridataxcollectors.com provides general guidance on how tax collection works across the state. Flagler County's Tax Collector participates in this statewide network.

Search Flagler County Property Tax Records

The Flagler County Property Appraiser's online search at flaglerpa.com is the main tool for looking up property tax records. You can search by owner name, street address, or parcel ID. Results include the assessed value, taxable value, exemptions on file, land area, building data, and sale history. The search is public and free.

Florida treats property tax records as public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. You don't need to explain why you want access. You don't need to be the property owner. Assessment data, ownership history, exemption filings, and payment records are all open to the public. The only things kept confidential are specific personal identifiers, like Social Security numbers, that appear on exemption applications.

For larger data needs, the Florida Department of Revenue data portal at floridarevenue.com/property/Pages/DataPortal.aspx includes Flagler County parcel files in bulk downloadable format. These files are updated regularly and useful for real estate professionals, researchers, and analysts who need countywide data.

If you need records that predate the online system, contact the Property Appraiser's office directly. Older records may exist in paper form or archived databases, and staff can usually assist with historical lookups on specific parcels. Expect a possible delay on older requests.

Property Tax Exemptions in Flagler County

Flagler County property owners who use their home as a primary residence can apply for the homestead exemption. This reduces assessed value by up to $50,000, the first $25,000 applies to all tax rolls, and the second $25,000 applies to non-school levies for values between $50,000 and $75,000. You must apply by March 1. Late applications are not accepted. You can file online through the Flagler County Property Appraiser's website or in person at the Bunnell office.

The Save Our Homes cap protects homestead owners from large year-over-year increases in assessed value. Once you've had homestead for a full year, your assessed value can only rise by 3% or the CPI, whichever is lower. This can make a big difference in a county like Flagler, where property values have climbed quickly. If you sell your home and buy another in Florida, you can transfer your SOH benefit through portability. The rules are in Chapter 193, Florida Statutes.

Veterans with service-connected disabilities may qualify for additional exemptions. Totally and permanently disabled veterans may get a full exemption on their homestead. Surviving spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty also qualify for exemptions in Flagler County. The appraiser's office can walk you through what documentation you need for each of these.

Business owners operating in Flagler County must file tangible personal property returns by April 1. If the value of your business equipment, furniture, and fixtures is under $25,000, you qualify for the TPP exemption, but you still must file to claim it. There's a penalty for late filing.

Flagler County Property Assessment Appeals

Got your TRIM notice in August and think the value is wrong? You have 25 days from the date on the notice to file a petition with the Flagler County Value Adjustment Board. That's your formal appeal window. Miss it and you've lost the option for that tax year.

The VAB process is governed by Chapter 194, Florida Statutes. You file a petition, pay the filing fee, and get a hearing date. Flagler County uses special magistrates, typically licensed appraisers or attorneys, to conduct the hearings. The magistrate reviews both your evidence and the Property Appraiser's evidence, then makes a recommendation to the VAB. The board votes on the final decision.

Strong appeals come with comparable sales data. Find three to five recent sales of similar properties in your neighborhood that sold for less than your assessed value. Bring photos, measurement comparisons, or any other evidence that shows the assessment is off. Just disagreeing with the number isn't enough. The burden is on you to show that the appraiser's value exceeds just value.

Before going through the formal VAB process, call the appraiser's office. Flagler County's team does informal reviews and can fix clerical errors, wrong square footage, an incorrect land size, a missed exemption, without you having to file a petition. This saves time and money when the problem is a simple mistake.

Property Tax Payment in Flagler County

Flagler County tax bills are mailed in November. The due date is March 31. Pay early for a discount, 4% off in November is the best deal. December is 3%, January is 2%, February is 1%. After March 31, the account is delinquent under Chapter 197 and no discount applies.

You can pay online through the Tax Collector's portal, by mail to P.O. Box 876, Bunnell, FL 32110, or in person. If you have an escrow account with your mortgage lender, they typically pay the tax bill directly. Still worth verifying that the payment goes through each year. Lender escrow errors do occur, and the consequences fall on the property owner if taxes go unpaid.

Delinquent Flagler County taxes are sold as tax certificates at an annual sale. Certificate holders earn interest on their investment while the original owner retains the property. If the property owner doesn't pay off the certificate within a set number of years, the certificate holder can apply for a tax deed. That could result in the property being sold at a public auction. Respond quickly to any delinquency notices you receive.

Accessing Flagler County Property Tax Records

Property tax records in Flagler County are public records open to anyone. The Property Appraiser's website at flaglerpa.com gives free access to parcel search results including assessed values, ownership, exemptions, and sales. The Tax Collector handles billing records. Both are accessible without an account or fee for standard lookups.

For documents not available online, submit a public records request to the relevant office. Under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, Florida agencies must respond to public records requests promptly. They can charge for copying costs and extensive staff time but cannot deny access to records that are legally public. Most basic property record requests are fulfilled quickly and at no cost.

The Florida Department of Revenue provides statewide context and forms at floridarevenue.com/property. Their FAQ section at floridarevenue.com/faq answers common questions about the Florida property tax system that apply in Flagler County just as they do everywhere else in the state.

Cities in Flagler County

Palm Coast is the largest city in Flagler County with a population over 106,000, making it the only Flagler County city with a dedicated page.

Nearby Counties

Flagler County borders three counties, each with its own property appraiser and tax collector handling local records.