Hendry County, Florida, is home to the cities of Clewiston and LaBelle. In Hendry County, FL, property records encompass data points for each property, including acreage, platted subdivisions, tax status, valuations, ownership history, and land utilization. These property details offer public visibility while establishing official documentation referenced in real estate dealings.

Hendry County property records reflect a median household income of $59,039 and indicate that the median home sale price stands at $135,300. The average rental cost is observed as $812. Regarding median property tax collection, the county reported a property tax rate of 1.01%.

Property records in Hendry County, FL, are managed by the Official Records Department of the Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller. This department maintains records related to land ownership, including deeds, mortgages, liens, and judgments.

To facilitate access, the department creates an alphabetical official record index based on the information within each document. These records are further organized using the instrument number, book and page number, and recording date and time.

Following indexing, the department digitally images each document, making it available to the public through the Search Statewide Official Records system. In this online database, users can view or print unofficial copies of electronic records dating from October 1980 to the present. Certified copies can be requested through the Clerk E-Certify website.

Alternatively, individuals can access records or obtain certified copies by visiting the Official Records Department at either the LaBelle Courthouse Complex at 25 E. Hickpochee Ave or the Clewiston Sub-Office at 1100 S. Olympia Street, Suite 502. Requests can also be mailed with the appropriate fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

For accurate and updated fees associated with obtaining specific records, contact the office at (863)-675-5217 or (863)-983-1464 during office hours.

To obtain property valuation or appraisal records in the county, contact the Hendry County Property Appraiser. They determine appraisal values based on market value on January 1 each year, using approaches like cost, sales comparison, and income methods. The Property Search tool on their website can help access this information with details like property address, owner's name, or parcel number.

To verify zoning information, contact the Hendry County Planning and Zoning Department at (863) 675-5240. The office can look up any property's zoning classification by address. They will need the property's parcel ID number or address to pull up the zoning designation in their records.