Find Property Tax Records in Pasco County

Pasco County property tax records are maintained by the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector offices in Dade City. These records cover every parcel in the county and include assessed values, ownership data, exemption status, and tax payment history. Whether you own land here, plan to buy, or need to look up an existing parcel, this page explains how the system works and where to find the data you need.

Pasco County Property Appraiser

The Pasco County Property Appraiser's office is located at 14236 Sixth Street, Dade City, FL 33523. Phone: (352) 521-4433. You can also reach the office by email at pa@pascogov.com. The appraiser is responsible for valuing every parcel of real and personal property in the county as of January 1 each year. That value is the foundation for the annual tax bill. The appraiser does not set millage rates and does not collect taxes, those are handled by the taxing authorities and the Tax Collector separately.

The Property Appraiser maintains the official property roll for Pasco County. The roll lists every parcel with its legal description, owner of record, assessed value, taxable value, and any exemptions that apply. Records are updated throughout the year as property sales close, building permits are issued, and ownership transfers occur. Mass appraisal methods follow Florida Department of Revenue guidelines, meaning values are based on comparable sales and property characteristics rather than individual inspections each year.

The Pasco County Property Appraiser website provides free online access to parcel data. You can search by owner name, address, or parcel identification number. The results show current and prior-year assessed values, just value, taxable value, exemptions, land details, building information, and sales history. The site also links to GIS mapping tools for spatial searches.

The appraiser's site lets you search any parcel in Pasco County at no cost.

Under Chapter 192, Florida Statutes, all Florida property must be assessed at just value. The appraiser applies this standard across all parcels in Pasco County, from residential homes to commercial buildings and agricultural land. If you believe your value is wrong, you have formal appeal rights, covered below.

Note: Assessed value and just value are not always the same number. Save Our Homes and other caps can create a gap between the two figures for long-held homestead properties.

Tax Billing and Collection in Pasco County

The Pasco County Tax Collector handles billing, payment, and enforcement of property taxes. The mailing address is P.O. Box 276, Dade City, FL 33526-0276. Phone: (352) 521-4360. Fax: (352) 521-4275. The collector's office mails tax bills in November each year. Bills reflect the taxable value from the property roll, adjusted for exemptions, multiplied by the combined millage rates from all taxing authorities affecting that parcel, including the county, school board, and any applicable special districts.

Florida's early payment discount schedule applies to all Pasco County tax bills. Pay in November and receive a 4% discount. December earns 3%, January earns 2%, and February earns 1%. The full face amount is due by March 31. After that date, taxes become delinquent and interest begins to accrue. The process for handling delinquent taxes, including the annual tax certificate sale held in June, is governed by Chapter 197, Florida Statutes.

Tax certificates are sold to investors at the June sale. The investor pays the delinquent taxes, and the property owner must later redeem the certificate by paying back the principal plus interest. If the certificate is not redeemed within two years, the holder can apply for a tax deed. That process leads to a public sale of the property. It is a serious consequence of leaving taxes unpaid for an extended period.

The Florida Department of Revenue Property Tax Oversight page provides guidance on how tax collection works statewide. The same rules apply to every Florida county, including Pasco.

The DOR site is a reliable reference for understanding how Florida's property tax system works and what rules apply statewide.

How to Search Pasco County Property Tax Records

Most searches start on the Pasco County Property Appraiser's website. The search tool lets you look up any parcel by owner name, property address, or parcel ID number. Once you select a parcel, the record shows the full assessment picture: just value, assessed value, taxable value, land data, building data, and a history of sales. You can also see which exemptions are on the parcel and when they were granted.

For tax bill information, what is owed, whether a bill was paid, or the payment history, use the Pasco County Tax Collector's online system. You can enter a parcel ID or address to pull up billing status and current balances. These two databases together cover all the property tax record information most people need for Pasco County parcels.

For broader research or bulk data, the Florida DOR data portal provides downloadable county-level data. This is useful for researchers, lenders, or investors who need aggregate data rather than individual parcel lookups. The portal is free and updated annually.

All of these records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Anyone can access Pasco County property tax records without providing ID or stating a reason. Some personal data on exemption applications, like Social Security numbers, is confidential, but the core assessment and tax data is fully open to the public.

Property Tax Exemptions in Pasco County

Florida exemptions apply to all qualifying Pasco County parcels. Homestead is the most widely used. It reduces the assessed value of a primary residence by up to $50,000. The first $25,000 applies to all taxing authorities. The second $25,000 reduces value between $50,000 and $75,000 for all authorities except school taxes. The application deadline is March 1. Late applications are not accepted under most circumstances.

Homestead also triggers the Save Our Homes cap. Once granted, annual increases in a homesteaded property's assessed value are limited to 3% or the prior year's inflation rate, whichever is lower. This cap is established in Chapter 193, Florida Statutes. Over time, the gap between just value and assessed value can grow significantly, reducing the taxable value and the resulting tax bill. When a property sells, the cap resets for the new owner at the current just value.

Other exemptions available in Pasco County include the senior low-income exemption for residents over 65 who meet income limits, veteran exemptions, disability exemptions, and widower/widow exemptions. Each exemption has its own eligibility rules and documentation requirements. Applications are filed with the Property Appraiser's office. All exemption rules are set out in Chapter 196, Florida Statutes.

Business owners in Pasco County who have tangible personal property used in their business must file a TPP return with the appraiser by April 1. The first $25,000 of tangible personal property value is exempt if the return is filed on time. Missing the deadline results in a penalty and loss of the exemption for that year.

Note: Portability allows homeowners to transfer up to $500,000 of their SOH benefit to a new homestead property in Florida. You must apply for portability at the same time you apply for homestead at the new property.

Appealing Your Pasco County Property Assessment

If you think your assessment is too high, Florida gives you a clear path to challenge it. Each summer, the Property Appraiser sends TRIM notices, Truth in Millage, to all property owners. The notice shows your proposed assessed value and the estimated taxes at that value. You have 25 days from the mailing date to file a petition with the Pasco County Value Adjustment Board.

Before filing a formal petition, it often helps to talk directly with the appraiser's office. Staff can explain how your value was set and what data was used. If you have evidence, comparable sales that closed near your property, photos of condition issues, or an independent appraisal, bring those to the conversation. Many disagreements are resolved informally without a formal hearing.

If you still disagree after that conversation, file the VAB petition. The appeal process is governed by Chapter 194, Florida Statutes. You will be scheduled for a hearing before a special magistrate. The magistrate reviews both sides of the evidence and makes a recommendation to the board, which then votes. If the board rules against you, circuit court is still an option, though most cases do not get that far.

Pay at least the undisputed portion of your tax bill while the appeal is pending. Unpaid taxes continue to accrue interest and penalties regardless of any appeal outcome.

Payment Options for Pasco County Property Taxes

The Pasco County Tax Collector accepts payment in several ways. You can pay online through the collector's web portal, in person at office locations, or by mailing a check. The online system accepts major credit cards and e-checks. Convenience fees may apply to card payments. Mail payments should be sent to P.O. Box 276, Dade City, FL 33526-0276.

The quarterly installment plan is available for owners who want to spread their payment across the year. You sign up in the spring before the tax year begins. Installments are due in June, September, December, and March. Each payment includes a discount. The plan is a good fit for fixed-income property owners who prefer not to pay the full bill in a single November payment.

After March 31, unpaid taxes become delinquent. Interest starts. The June tax certificate sale is the next step. Investors buy the certificates, pay the delinquent taxes, and earn interest when the owner redeems. Two years of nonredemption can lead to tax deed proceedings. Avoid all of this by paying on time or setting up the installment plan in advance.

Public Records Access for Pasco County Property Data

Florida's public records law makes almost all government records available to anyone. Under Chapter 119, you can request Pasco County property tax records without being a resident, without providing ID, and without explaining your reason. The appraiser and collector websites provide free online access to parcel data, tax bills, and payment history. For records not online, older assessments, certified copies, or bulk data files, submit a written public records request to the appropriate office. Staff must respond promptly. Fees may apply for large or complex requests, but the records themselves are public by law.

Cities in Pasco County

Pasco County includes several communities such as New Port Richey, Zephyrhills, and Dade City. None currently meet the 75,000-population threshold for a dedicated city page. All Pasco County properties, regardless of which city or community they are in, are assessed by the same County Property Appraiser and taxes are collected by the same Tax Collector office. You can look up any parcel on the appraiser's website by address or parcel ID.

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