Find Kissimmee Property Records

Property records for Kissimmee are held by the Osceola County Property Appraiser and cover all parcels within the city, including ownership details, assessed and taxable values, legal descriptions, exemptions, building data, and sales history. Kissimmee is the county seat of Osceola County, so the Property Appraiser's office is located right in the city. This page covers how to search records online, what those records contain, how the homestead exemption works, where to find deeds and liens, and how to reach key city offices for building and permit records.

How Kissimmee Property Records Are Managed

The Osceola County Property Appraiser manages all property records for parcels in Kissimmee. The office is located at 2505 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee FL 34744. The main phone is 407-742-5000. Their website is at property-appraiser.org. The Public Records Custodian is Gary Moschouris, reachable at the same main phone number.

The office sets assessed values for all real property and tangible personal property in Osceola County. It also processes exemption applications, including homestead, widow, disability, and veteran exemptions. The Property Appraiser does not handle tax collection. Tax bills and payments go through the Osceola County Tax Collector.

Copy fees at the office are 15 cents per one-sided page and 20 cents per two-sided page. Most records are available digitally, but if you need physical copies, plan for this small fee. Certified copies of recorded documents like deeds are handled separately by the Osceola Clerk of Courts.

The Osceola County Property Appraiser's parcel search tool lets you find Kissimmee properties by six different methods: Parcel ID, name, recent sales, Official Record Book and Page, interactive maps, or physical address.

Start your search at search.property-appraiser.org to look up any Kissimmee parcel by owner, address, or parcel ID.

Search Kissimmee Property Records Online

The Osceola County PA offers six search methods on their parcel database: Parcel ID, owner name, recent sales, Official Record Book and Page, interactive maps, and physical address. Most users start with a name or address search and then drill into the parcel detail page. The parcel detail shows all key data in one view.

Searching by Recent Sales is useful when you want to see what properties sold for in a particular neighborhood or time range. This is commonly used by buyers, appraisers, and real estate agents doing market comparisons. You can filter by sale date and view the matched sales prices for nearby properties.

The interactive map option lets you click on a parcel directly from a county-wide map view. This is helpful when you know the location of a property but not the exact address. You can zoom in, click on any parcel, and pull up all the data tied to it.

One important note: recorded documents like deeds, mortgages, and liens are NOT held by the Property Appraiser. Those documents are filed with the Osceola County Clerk of Courts. Visit osceolaclerk.com or call 407-742-3500 for access to recorded instruments. The PA database will show you a Book and Page reference so you can find the matching document at the Clerk's office.

What Kissimmee Property Records Include

Each parcel record in the Osceola County system includes ownership information, the owner's mailing address, and the date of the most recent transfer. When a property changes hands, the deed is recorded with the Clerk and the PA updates its ownership file. The current owner of record is the person or entity shown on the last recorded deed.

Assessed values and taxable values appear on every parcel record. The assessed value is what the PA assigns based on market conditions and required assessment methods under Florida law. The taxable value is lower when exemptions are applied. The difference between the two values equals the total exemption amounts tied to the parcel.

Building data includes the property type, year built, total living area, number of units, and construction quality. The PA gathers this from permit records, field inspections, and aerial data. It may not reflect very recent unpermitted work, but it is a reliable baseline. Land data shows the lot size, zoning, and any special land use designations.

Sales history lists all transfers of record for the parcel. Non-arms-length transfers, like gifts or family transfers, typically show a nominal price. True market sales show the actual sale amount and can be used for comparable sales analysis. The PA may also flag whether a sale qualified as a valid market transaction for assessment purposes.

Homestead Exemption for Kissimmee Residents

Florida's homestead exemption gives primary-residence homeowners in Kissimmee a reduction in assessed value of up to $50,000. The first $25,000 applies across all tax levies. The second $25,000 applies to non-school levies only. The result is a real reduction in the total tax owed each year for qualifying homeowners.

To qualify, you must own the property and live in it as your permanent, primary residence as of January 1. You need a Florida driver's license or ID with the Kissimmee address, or equivalent documentation. You cannot hold a homestead exemption in Florida and claim a similar exemption in another state at the same time.

Apply by March 1 for the current tax year. Applications submitted late do not take effect until the following year. You can apply online through the Osceola County PA website, by mail, or in person at the office on Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. Have your Florida ID, Social Security number, and proof of ownership ready when you apply.

The Save Our Homes cap limits annual increases in the assessed value of a homestead property to 3% or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower. Long-term homeowners in Kissimmee may find their assessed value significantly below current market value because of this cap. When the property sells and the new owner does not claim homestead, the value resets to market value the following year.

Portability allows you to take a Save Our Homes benefit from a prior Florida homestead to a new one. You have up to three years from the date you abandoned the old homestead to apply for portability on the new one. File the portability application along with your new homestead application at the Osceola County PA office.

City of Kissimmee Government Resources

The City of Kissimmee's main office is at 101 N Church Street, Kissimmee FL 34741, phone 407-518-2300. The city website is at kissimmee.gov. The city handles local zoning, code enforcement, and public records requests for city-level documents.

Building permits, inspections, and certificates of occupancy are handled by the City of Kissimmee Building Department, phone 407-518-2500, online at kissimmee.gov/building-department. These records are public. You can search permit history online or request records in person. Permit records are useful when you want to know what work was done on a property and whether it was properly inspected and closed out.

Building records and Property Appraiser data work together. If the PA shows a larger square footage than expected, or if the property type seems off, checking permit history may reveal additions or conversions. Always compare both sources when doing thorough research on a property.

Official Records at the Osceola County Clerk

Deeds, mortgages, liens, and all other recorded instruments are filed with the Osceola County Clerk of Courts, not with the Property Appraiser. Under Chapter 28 of the Florida Statutes, the Clerk is the official custodian of recorded documents for the county. Visit osceolaclerk.com or call 407-742-3500 to access those records.

The Clerk's online search lets you find documents by name, instrument type, or Official Record Book and Page number. When you find a parcel in the PA's system, note the Book and Page reference shown on the ownership detail. That number points directly to the deed in the Clerk's index. This cross-referencing is standard practice in Florida title research.

Public access to these records is guaranteed under Chapter 119, Florida's Public Records Law. Online searches are free. Certified copies carry a per-page fee under Chapter 28. Uncertified digital copies are often available at lower cost or at no charge, depending on the Clerk's system.

TRIM Notice and Tax Calendar

Every August, the Osceola County Property Appraiser mails the TRIM notice to all property owners. The TRIM notice shows the proposed assessed value, the proposed millage rates from each taxing district, and the estimated tax. It is not a bill. It is your chance to review and, if needed, challenge the proposed value before it becomes final.

You have 25 days from the TRIM mailing date to file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board if you disagree with your assessed value. Filing is free. You can represent yourself or hire a licensed tax agent or attorney. The VAB hears petitions and issues decisions before the final tax roll is certified.

Tax bills come out in November. Florida offers early payment discounts: 4% for November payment, 3% for December, 2% for January, and 1% for February. Taxes become delinquent after March 31. At that point, tax certificates may be sold to cover the unpaid amount. Most owners pay in November to capture the full 4% discount.

The annual calendar for Osceola County property taxes follows the same structure as all Florida counties, set by Chapter 192 and Chapter 193 of the Florida Statutes. These chapters set how property is assessed, what exemptions are allowed, and the timeline from assessment to payment. Knowing the dates helps you manage your property records and tax responsibilities throughout the year.

The Florida Department of Revenue's property tax data portal provides statewide assessment data and comparative information for all Florida counties including Osceola.

Access statewide tax data at the Florida DOR property data portal for county-by-county assessment comparisons.

Nearby Cities

Kissimmee is in central Florida near several other large cities with property record pages.