Okeechobee County, Florida, incorporates the Okeechobee City and several small neighborhoods. In Okeechobee County, FL, property records constitute documentation of property boundaries, encumbrances, values, and entitlements. These documents aid in upholding transparency in real estate dealings and verifying lawful ownership for purchases and inheritance.

Okeechobee County property records indicate an average home value of $157,700, while residents uphold a median rent of $973. Additionally, the data discloses a median household income of $51,388 and a median property tax rate of 0.81%.

In Okeechobee County, the Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller preserves property records dating from 1917. This office stores historical records of deeds, releases, liens, assignments, restrictions, mortgages, easements, plats, agreements, and satisfactions. These public documents are accessible during office hours at their office at 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972.

Additionally, property records in Okeechobee County, FL, are systematically organized online by party name, document type, book and page details, record date, legal description, document number, and location.

Individuals can access these digitized documents through the Statewide Official Records System and Official Records Search system. These platforms allow users to search and retrieve documents efficiently using the mentioned criteria.

There are copy fees associated with obtaining property records in Okeechobee County. However, the specific rates are currently unavailable on the website. Interested individuals should contact the Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller at 863-763-2131 to inquire about the latest fees for acquiring copies or property record prints.

To obtain information on the fair market value of a property, contact the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser. The Property Appraiser is in charge of assessing property values each year as of January 1st. They may also conduct property visits and inspections periodically. To determine property values, the Appraiser analyzes sales activity and considers factors affecting real estate values in the neighborhood.

To verify zoning information in Okeechobee County, FL, individuals should contact the county Community Development Department at 863-763-5548 or 863-763-3073 for properties within unincorporated areas. On the other hand, individuals can verify zoning information for properties in Okeechobee City by contacting its Planning and Zoning Department at 863-763-9824.