Sunrise Property Records Lookup

Property records for Sunrise, Florida are managed by Broward County offices and are available to the public free of charge for most searches. Sunrise has a population of about 100,128 and sits in the northwest part of Broward County, bordered by Plantation to the south and Coral Springs to the north. The Broward County Property Appraiser handles ownership and assessment data, and the Broward County Clerk manages recorded instruments like deeds, mortgages, and liens. This page covers how to search those records, what they include, how the homestead exemption works for Sunrise residents, and what to expect each year in the property tax cycle.

How Sunrise Property Records Are Managed

Sunrise is an incorporated city in Broward County. County offices handle property assessment and recording functions for all cities in the county, including Sunrise. The Broward County Property Appraiser, Marty Kiar, maintains the official parcel database. The office is at 115 S Andrews Ave, Room 111, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Phone: (954) 357-6830. Email: bcpamail@bcpa.net.

Under Chapter 193, Florida Statutes, the property appraiser must assess all real property at just value each January 1. The BCPA updates ownership records when deeds are recorded with the clerk, and it processes exemption applications each year. The appraiser does not collect taxes. That is handled by the Broward County Tax Collector.

The Broward County Clerk of Courts, Records Division, holds all recorded instruments affecting real property. Deeds, mortgages, lis pendens, and liens are filed there. Recording creates a public record and establishes priority under Florida law. All of these records are open to the public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

The Broward County Property Appraiser's main site provides the parcel search tool, exemption forms, and contact information for the office that manages Sunrise property records.

Go to bcpa.net to search Sunrise parcel data, check exemption status, or download exemption applications.

Search Sunrise Property Records Online

The free parcel search at bcpa.net is the main tool for looking up Sunrise property data. You can search by owner name, street address, or the 13-digit parcel ID number. Each record shows the current owner, mailing address, legal description, land size, building characteristics, assessed values, and exemptions. You can also see a map of the parcel's location.

Sales history is part of every parcel record. Each prior sale lists the buyer and seller names, the sale date, price, and the type of deed used. This data is pulled from recorded instruments filed with the Broward County Clerk. It is useful for verifying what a property sold for, checking how values in a neighborhood have moved, or estimating what a property might be worth based on recent sales nearby.

For copies of deeds and other recorded documents, search the Broward Official Records portal at officialrecords.broward.org. You can search by name, document type, or date. Images of recorded instruments are generally available to view and print at no charge. Certified copies require a fee per page and can be ordered through the portal or in person at the clerk's office.

Building permit records for Sunrise properties are kept by the City of Sunrise Building Department. Permits reflect work done on a property and are worth reviewing before a purchase to make sure all improvements are properly permitted and closed out.

What Sunrise Property Records Show

A Sunrise property record from the BCPA covers several categories of data. Ownership information includes the current owner's name and mailing address. If a property was recently sold, the record will reflect the new owner once the deed has been recorded and processed by the appraiser's office. That update usually happens within a few weeks of recording.

Assessment data shows the just value, assessed value, and taxable value. For homestead properties, the assessed value is often lower than the just value because of the Save Our Homes cap. The taxable value is lower still after exemptions are subtracted. All three figures appear on the TRIM notice each August and on the tax bill each November.

The property record also shows the year built, construction type, living area, number of bathrooms and bedrooms, and any improvements recorded on the parcel. Land use and zoning codes appear as well. These codes tell you how the property is classified for assessment and what uses are permitted under county and city zoning rules.

Exemption history is another part of the record. If a homestead exemption is on file, it shows the year it was first granted and the dollar amounts applied. Other exemptions, including senior, disability, and veteran exemptions, also appear here. All of this is public information, free to view online.

Homestead Exemption for Sunrise Residents

Florida's homestead exemption reduces the taxable value of a primary residence by up to $50,000. Sunrise homeowners who qualify can save a meaningful amount each year. The first $25,000 of exemption applies to all taxing authorities. The second $25,000 applies to everything except school taxes.

To qualify, you must own the property and live in it as your main home on January 1 of the tax year. You need a Florida driver's license or ID with your Sunrise address, and you must be a permanent Florida resident. The deadline to apply is March 1. You file with the Broward County Property Appraiser, not the City of Sunrise.

The BCPA homestead exemption page walks through eligibility rules, required documents, and steps to apply online or by mail for Sunrise and all Broward County properties.

Use the BCPA's FAQ and question tool at web.bcpa.net/bcpaclient/#/Ask-Questions to get answers about exemptions, values, and how to appeal an assessment.

Once the exemption is approved, the Save Our Homes benefit caps annual assessed value increases at 3% or the CPI rate, whichever is lower. Over time this can result in a large gap between just value and assessed value. That gap can be transferred to a new Florida home through the portability process. Portability allows you to bring up to $500,000 of accumulated benefit with you when you buy a new primary residence in the state. You apply for portability at the same time you apply for homestead on the new property.

Sunrise City Government Resources

The City of Sunrise handles local permits, zoning decisions, and code enforcement. City Hall is at 10770 W Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise, FL 33351. The main number is 954-746-3270. The city's website is www.sunrisefl.gov. City records such as permits and business licenses are separate from the county property records maintained by the BCPA.

The Building Department at 954-746-3300 processes permits for construction and renovations. You can check permit status and apply online at sunrisefl.gov/building-department. Open or failed permits can complicate a real estate closing, so reviewing permit history before a purchase is a good idea. The city keeps a record of every permit issued and whether inspections were passed and permits closed.

Zoning information for Sunrise parcels is available through the city's Planning and Zoning Division. If you want to know what uses are allowed on a specific parcel, or if you are considering a variance or special exception, contact the Planning Division at City Hall. The city also has a GIS portal with zoning maps and parcel boundaries.

Official Records at the Broward County Clerk

Every deed, mortgage, release, and lien affecting a Sunrise property is recorded with the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Recording is what makes these documents legally effective against third parties. Under Chapter 28, Florida Statutes, the clerk is required to maintain these records and make them available to the public.

The Broward Official Records portal at officialrecords.broward.org lets you search by name, document type, or recording date. You can find deeds, mortgages, satisfactions of mortgage, liens, judgments, and lis pendens. Images of documents are available online. Certified copies can be ordered through the portal or at the clerk's office in person.

Documentary stamp taxes are collected at the time of recording for deeds. The rate is $0.70 per $100 of consideration, or $0.60 per $100 in counties that have not adopted the higher rate. Broward County uses $0.60 per $100. This tax is paid by the buyer in most transactions. Checking the documentary stamps on a recorded deed can help you verify the sale price of a property even if it is not listed elsewhere.

TRIM and the Property Tax Calendar

Broward County sends TRIM notices to all property owners each August. The notice shows the proposed assessed value, any exemptions on file, and the proposed millage rates from each taxing authority. For Sunrise properties, those authorities include Broward County, the City of Sunrise, the Broward County School District, and any applicable special districts. The TRIM notice is not a bill. It is a heads-up before final tax rates are adopted.

You have 25 days from the TRIM notice mailing to file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board if you believe your assessed value is wrong or if an exemption was denied in error. The VAB process is an administrative hearing. You present evidence of your property's value, and a hearing officer makes a recommendation. The full board votes on petitions.

Tax bills go out in early November. Under Chapter 192, Florida Statutes, the state sets the framework for property tax administration across Florida. Early-payment discounts are 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January, and 1% in February. The full amount without discount is due by March 31. After April 1, taxes are delinquent and subject to interest and eventually a tax certificate sale.

Nearby Cities

Other Broward County cities near Sunrise with property record pages are listed below.