Median estimated market value for properties in this county.
AssessorSearch county dataHighlands County, FL
Highlands County, FL assessor property search and records
Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Highlands County, Florida. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.
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Official sources
Highlands County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources
Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.
| Record type | Official source | Notes |
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| Assessed values | Highlands County Property Appraiser Searchwww.hcpao.org/Search |
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| Deeds and recorded documents | Highlands County Clerk of Courts Official Records Searchwww.highlandsclerkfl.gov/popular_services/official_records_search.php |
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| Property taxes | Highlands County Tax Collector Property Tax Searchhighlands.floridatax.us |
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| GIS and parcel maps | Highlands County Property Appraiser GIS Mapwww.hcpao.org/gis/ |
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| Permits and building records | Highlands County eTRAKiT Permit Portalwww.highlandsfl.gov/etrakit/ |
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| Zoning and land use | Highlands County Interactive Zoning and Land Use Maphcbcc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html |
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County data
Highlands County tax rates and property values
County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.
Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.
AssessorSearch county dataMedian annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.
AssessorSearch county dataMedian effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.
AssessorSearch county dataCity property data
Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.
| City | Median estimated value | Median assessed value | Median effective property tax rate | Median tax amount |
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| Sebring | $247,672 | $147,915 | 0.75% | $1,805 |
| Lake Placid | $279,872 | $166,583 | 0.75% | $1,953 |
| Avon Park | $204,169 | $109,700 | 0.73% | $1,291 |
| Lorida | $268,647 | $171,798 | 0.83% | $1,915 |
| Venus | $358,963 | $197,629 | 0.62% | $2,039 |
| Okeechobee | $130,402 | $88,321 | 0.88% | $1,107 |
FAQ
Highlands County property records FAQ
Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.
Where can I search Highlands County property records by address?
Use the official Highlands County Property Appraiser Search to search Highlands County property records by address or parcel number. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to search Highlands County by address or APN.
How do I find the owners of Highlands County properties?
Use the official Highlands County Property Appraiser Search for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Highlands County properties by address or APN.
Where can I verify assessed value in Highlands County?
Use the official Highlands County Property Appraiser Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.
Where can I look up Highlands County property tax bills or payments?
Use the official Highlands County Tax Collector Property Tax Search for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.
Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Highlands County?
Use the official Highlands County Clerk of Courts Official Records Search for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.
Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Highlands County?
Use the official Highlands County Property Appraiser GIS Map for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.
Where can I search permits or zoning in Highlands County?
Use Highlands County eTRAKiT Permit Portal for permits and Highlands County Interactive Zoning and Land Use Map for zoning or land-use records. City properties may require city-specific permit or planning portals.
Can I build a list of Highlands County property owners?
Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.
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