Levy Property Records

Levy County, Florida, has seven cities and three towns. In Levy County, FL, property records include historical accounts of transactions and legal boundaries. These documents support accurate tax valuation and equitable distribution of local resources.

Recent Levy County property records show a median home value of $152,142 and a median rent cost of $758 against the median household earning of $47,410. The records also reveal that the county levies a median property tax of 0.85% of a property's assessed fair market value.

In Levy County, FL, property records are managed by the Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller. This office's Recording Department indexes and archives all real estate documents dating from 1845, including deeds, agreements, releases, mortgages, assignments, plats, claims of liens, encumbrances, and satisfactions.

Individuals can request access to these documents by visiting the office and through their mailing address at 355 South Court Street, Bronson, FL 32621. They can also retrieve property records online through the Official Records Search system, the primary online platform for property documents dating from 1983.

This tool facilitates searches using criteria such as name, book type, document type, record date, book/page, consideration, instrument number, and legal search. Alternatively, those seeking property instruments dating back to February 14, 1975, can use the Statewide Official Records System.

Fees for obtaining property records in Levy County are $1 per page for photographic copies not exceeding 14" x 8", while larger copies are $5 per page. Certifying copies cost $1.50 per instrument, notarizing documents cost $5 each, and both exemplified and authenticated certificates cost $9 each.

For the present appraisal value of a county property, contact the Levy County Property Appraiser's Office. This office is responsible for identifying, locating, and fairly valuing all real and personal property within the county for tax purposes. The appraisal value of a specific property is determined based on the current real estate market. The Property Appraiser studies market transactions to appraise properties accordingly, recognizing that the value is established by the buying and selling activities in the market.

To confirm zoning information in unincorporated areas of Levy County, FL, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at (352) 486-5203. They handle zoning maps, changes of zoning, and land use amendments. For properties within incorporated cities, contact the respective zoning department.