Taylor County Property Tax Records Search
Taylor County property tax records are public documents maintained by the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector offices in Perry, covering all parcels in the county with assessment values, exemption data, ownership information, and tax payment history.
Taylor County Quick Facts
Taylor County Property Appraiser
The Taylor County Property Appraiser office mailing address is P.O. Box 30, Perry, FL 32348. The phone and fax are both (850) 838-3517 and (850) 838-3518 respectively. This office values all real and personal property in Taylor County as of January 1 each year. The value it sets is the basis for calculating property taxes. The appraiser does not set millage rates and does not collect taxes.
Taylor County covers a large rural area of the Florida Big Bend region. The property roll includes every parcel, whether residential, agricultural, commercial, or timberland. Each parcel gets a legal description, owner name, assessed value, just value, taxable value, and a record of any exemptions applied. Records are updated as sales occur, building permits are issued, and ownership changes.
The Taylor County Property Appraiser website offers free online access to parcel records. You can search by owner name, address, or parcel ID. The results show current and prior-year values, land and building data, exemptions, and sales history. No login is required.
Assessment in Taylor County follows the same Florida standards as every other county. The framework comes from Chapter 192, Florida Statutes. The Florida Department of Revenue Property Tax Oversight office monitors compliance and provides guidance to all county appraisers.
The Taylor County Property Appraiser website is your primary source for parcel and assessment data in the county.
The online parcel search on the appraiser's website covers all properties in Taylor County and provides free access to all assessment records.
Tax Collection in Taylor County
The Taylor County Tax Collector is at P.O. Box 30, Perry, FL 32348, with a phone of (850) 838-3517 and fax (850) 838-3518. The Tax Collector is an elected official responsible for sending out property tax bills and processing payments. This office is separate from the Property Appraiser.
Bills go out in November each year. They reflect the taxable value certified by the appraiser, minus any exemptions, multiplied by the millage rates set by the county commission, school board, and any applicable special districts. All of these rates combine into the total amount owed.
Florida offers discounts for early payment. November is 4% off. December is 3%, January is 2%, and February is 1%. Taxes become delinquent after March 31. Once delinquent, the Tax Collector holds a certificate sale under Chapter 197, Florida Statutes. Investors pay the delinquent taxes and receive certificates that earn interest until the owner redeems them. If unredeemed for two years, a tax deed action can begin.
For payment methods, office hours, and any available online payment options, contact the Tax Collector at (850) 838-3517.
How to Search Taylor County Property Tax Records
Start with the Taylor County Property Appraiser's website for assessment data. The parcel search accepts owner name, address, or parcel ID. Records show assessed values, building and land data, exemptions, and sales history. Access is free.
For billing and payment data, the Tax Collector's office has a separate lookup. Check current amounts due, past payment history, and any certificate status on a parcel. Using both databases together gives the most complete picture of any property in the county.
The Florida DOR also has a statewide property data portal with bulk data downloads. This is useful for people who need more than single parcel lookups, such as researchers or investors working across multiple counties.
All records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. You do not need to state why you want access. No Florida residency is required. Personal data on exemption applications is confidential, but assessment and tax data is open to all.
Property Tax Exemptions in Taylor County
Florida's exemptions apply to qualifying Taylor County properties. The homestead exemption is the most widely claimed. It reduces assessed value by up to $50,000 on a primary residence. The first $25,000 covers all taxing authorities. The second $25,000 applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 and does not include school board millage.
Homestead also triggers the Save Our Homes cap, which limits annual assessed value increases to 3% or the inflation rate, whichever is less. This cap is defined in Chapter 193, Florida Statutes. For long-term Taylor County property owners, the SOH cap can significantly reduce the taxable value compared to the current market value of the property.
Taylor County property owners may also qualify for senior exemptions for low-income residents over 65, disability exemptions, veteran exemptions, and widow/widower exemptions. Each has specific eligibility criteria. Applications go to the Property Appraiser's office by March 1 of the tax year. The governing statute for all Florida exemptions is Chapter 196, Florida Statutes.
Business owners with tangible personal property can get a $25,000 exemption by filing a TPP return with the appraiser each year by April 1. This applies to all business equipment, furniture, and machinery used in Taylor County.
Appealing a Taylor County Property Assessment
If you receive a TRIM notice that seems too high, you have 25 days from the mailing date to file a petition with the Taylor County Value Adjustment Board. The TRIM notice arrives each summer and shows both the proposed assessed value and the estimated tax impact.
VAB hearings are conducted by special magistrates. You present evidence that the appraiser's value is wrong. Comparable sales from similar properties in the area are the most persuasive evidence. Photos of damage or condition problems, inspection reports, and independent appraisals all strengthen a case. The magistrate makes a recommendation. The board votes. The process is governed by Chapter 194, Florida Statutes.
If the VAB ruling is not in your favor, you can still bring a lawsuit in circuit court. Most disputes are resolved before that point. During any appeal, pay at least the non-disputed portion of your tax bill to avoid penalties on the undisputed balance.
Payment Options in Taylor County
Tax bills come out in November. Pay in that month for a 4% discount. The discount drops to 3% in December, 2% in January, and 1% in February. March 31 is the final deadline before delinquency. After that date, interest and penalties begin to accumulate.
Contact the Tax Collector at (850) 838-3517 for accepted payment methods, office hours, and any online payment options available. Mail payments to P.O. Box 30, Perry, FL 32348. In-person payment is available at the Perry office during business hours.
A quarterly installment plan is available across Florida for property owners who want to break up the annual bill. You enroll in the spring. Payments come due in June, September, December, and March. This option can ease the cash flow burden for those who find a single large November payment difficult to manage.
If taxes go unpaid after March 31, the Tax Collector holds a certificate sale in June under Chapter 197. Investors buy certificates on delinquent properties. Unredeemed certificates can eventually lead to tax deed proceedings. The Florida Tax Collectors Association provides general information on this process.
The Florida DOR provides statewide oversight and is a useful reference for property owners in all 67 counties, including Taylor.
Public Records Access in Taylor County
Florida's public records law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, makes property tax records open to all. Assessment rolls, tax rolls, exemption records, and payment histories are public. The online portals from the appraiser and collector are the easiest way to get access. For certified copies or older records not available online, contact the offices directly. Large requests may carry a fee for staff time or copies, but the data itself is not restricted. The Florida DOR directory lists contact details for all county offices.
Cities in Taylor County
Perry is the county seat and the largest city in Taylor County. Other communities in the county include Salem, Steinhatchee, and Shady Grove. All parcels in these areas are assessed by the Taylor County Property Appraiser in Perry. No cities in Taylor County currently qualify for a separate city page based on population thresholds.