Palm Beach Property Records

Palm Beach County, Florida, has 39 separate cities and towns, each with its local government, except for certain countywide ordinances. In Palm Beach County, FL, property records contain information about land and buildings in the county. They include details like sale and purchase transactions, property taxes, ownership history, descriptions of buildings, and more.

Home prices in Palm Beach County, FL, reflect the area's desirability. The typical home rental is around $1,679 while valued at $336,055. With a median household income of $76,264, residents pay around 0.98% as property tax.

For recorded property documents like deeds, bills of sale, agreements, mortgages, liens, and any other records relating to real estate transfers, ownership claims, or encumbrances, one can access them through the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller.

These recorded documents become official records viewable at the Clerk's office, through their Records Service Center, by mail, or online, though some may not be available online due to privacy laws.

The fee to obtain property records in Palm Beach County, FL, is $1 per page for uncertified in-person copies. Certified copies cost an additional $2 per document plus a $1 cover page when done in person. Conversely, online certified copies are $8 per document plus a 3.5% card processing fee.

For information regarding a property's fair market value, contact the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office. This office is responsible for assessing property values. The Property Appraiser's website offers a Property Appraiser Public Access feature, enabling individuals to access information online. If the required information is unavailable online, individuals can fill out and submit a Request for Data Run or Property Information form, providing the necessary details.

To verify zoning information for properties in Palm Beach County, use the county's online ePZB portal from the Planning, Zoning, and Building Department. It allows the public to access zoning applications, property data, contractor certification status, plant material databases, fee estimators, and other zoning and building records.