Glades County, Florida, encompasses the two cities of Moore Haven and Buckhead Ridge. In Glades County, FL, property records serve as official documentation for local real estate, containing mapped boundaries, building details, assessed valuations, and ownership information over time. These documents are essential for transfers, sales, development, and taxation.  

Individuals exploring the Glades County property records can find valuable insights into the real estate market through the median home value of $80,100, the median rent of $759, and the median household income of $36,123. In median property taxes, the county collects 0.91% from owners on average.

Property records in Glades County, FL, are handled by the  Clerk of the Court. Per the Florida Statute, this office oversees the upkeep of deeds, liens, mortgages, plats, and other realty-related documents. The Clerk's duties include indexing all recorded instruments by their names, instrument numbers, books/pages, recording dates, and other legal considerations for future records recovery.

As proof of advancing technology, individuals can conveniently obtain an unofficial copy of indexed documents online through the statewide search platform  MyFlorida.com.

Meanwhile, to obtain official documents, one still needs to visit the Clerk's office at 500 Avenue J, Suite 102, Moore Haven, FL 33471, or send a written communication to the Glades County Clerk of the Court at P.O. Box 10, Moore Haven, FL 33471. Remote requests by mail must include the document identifier, advance payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Since the Clerk has yet to disclose the fee schedule publicly, one can contact them at (863) 946-6010 to inquire about the cost breakdown and payment procedure.

For zoning information verification, consult the  Glades County Planning and Zoning Office at (863) 946-6018. They enforce various zoning-related regulations and ordinances in the county's unincorporated parts. For properties within incorporated areas, consult the corresponding local offices. They manage and maintain all zoning-related references for the parcels under their jurisdiction.