Gulf Property Records

Gulf County, Florida, governs the City of Port St. Joe. Property records in Gulf County, FL, comprise catalogs of estate dimensions, usages, holders, builds, and ratings for imposition. These documents assist authorities in financing and progress.

Delving into the Gulf County property records brings forth a median home value of $190,200, a median rent pegged at $959, and a median household income of $53,425. Regarding median property taxes, the county collects at a rate of 0.66% based on the property assessment.

In Gulf County, FL, property records are maintained by the Clerk of Circuit Court. Their records, encompassing liens, deeds, plats, and mortgages, are accessible at the Port St. Joe Clerk's Office (1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Room 149, Port St. Joe, FL 32456) or the Wewahitchka Annex Office (153 N 3rd Street, Wewahitchka, FL 32465).

Public access computers and index books, available for free searches, are complemented by deputy clerks offering assistance for a nominal fee.

Additionally, these records are available online through MyFloridaCounty.com. Records from August 10, 1925, to January 24, 2024, are obtainable and searchable by party name, location, document type, date range, instrument number, and book/page number.

When obtaining property records in the county, official record copies printed in the office cost $1 per page. Certified copies involve an additional fee of $2 per document, and plat copies are priced at $5 per page. For further details on the fee schedule, contact the Port St. Joe Office at (850) 229-6112 Ext. 1105 and 1117 or the Clerk's Annex Office at 850-639-2175.

To access property valuation or appraisal records in the county, contact the Gulf County Property Appraiser or use their Property Search tool. The property appraiser or field evaluator visits and inspects each property at least once every three years, adjusting values based on sales activity and market factors.

For zoning verification, consult either the Gulf County Building Department or the Gulf County Planning Department. The building department maintains construction plans, code enforcement, and map records to verify zoning, while the planning department keeps records of zoning ordinances, land use, and any zoning change applications and approvals to check and validate property zoning information.