Duval County Property Records

Duval County property records are public documents maintained by the Duval County Property Appraiser and the Duval County Clerk of Courts in Jacksonville. As a consolidated city-county government, Jacksonville and Duval County share the same jurisdiction, making this one of Florida's largest and most active property records systems. Search ownership data, assessed values, deed history, exemption status, and more using the tools and resources below.

Duval County Property Appraiser

The Duval County Property Appraiser is Joyce Morgan. Her office is located at 231 E. Forsyth Street, Suite 270, Jacksonville, FL 32202. The main phone number is (904) 255-5900. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The appraiser's website is at jacksonville.gov/departments/property-appraiser.

The office provides detailed information to the public through both its online portal and in-person services. As the office describes on its website: "Our staff is dedicated to providing you, the public, with the information you need to understand our role in determining your property values." The office manages one of Florida's largest property assessment rolls, covering over a million residents in a single consolidated government.

Assessments follow Florida Statute Chapter 193, which governs how property must be valued each year. Florida law requires the Property Appraiser's office to inspect every property in the county at least once every five years. Given the scale of Duval County, that is a large and ongoing task for the appraiser's staff.

The screenshot below shows the Duval County Property Appraiser's homepage at jacksonville.gov, where residents can access real estate and tangible personal property searches.

The site gives access to detailed parcel information, exemption applications, forms, and more, all maintained by the office of Joyce Morgan, Duval County Property Appraiser.

Searching Duval County Property Records Online

The Duval County Property Appraiser's online search tools are free to use. The real estate property search is available at jacksonville.gov/departments/property-appraiser/property-search. You can search by owner name, parcel ID, street address, or legal description. Results include the current owner, legal description, land use classification, lot size, building details, year built, and current assessed and just values.

A tangible personal property search is also available through the same portal. Business owners in Duval County can use this to look up TPP accounts and review assessment data for their equipment and fixtures. As the appraiser's office notes, the site allows access to "detailed information using both our real estate property search and tangible property search as well as forms, exemption information and much, much more."

Sales history is displayed for most parcels and shows prior transactions with dates and prices. This data is used by buyers, sellers, lenders, and real estate professionals across Jacksonville and the broader Duval County area. The searches are available around the clock, so you don't need to visit the office in person for basic record research.

One important caution from the Property Appraiser's office: "The aerial imagery available from our website does not always reflect the actual boundaries and should never be relied upon when purchasing property." Always get a professional survey when buying land in Duval County.

Public Records Access in Duval County

Duval County property records are public under Florida Statute Chapter 119, the Public Records Law. This law gives any person the right to inspect or copy public records. Government offices cannot require you to state a reason for your request. The Property Appraiser and the Clerk of Courts must both respond to requests within a reasonable time and may charge fees for copies but not for simply viewing records.

The assessment roll is structured under Florida Statute Chapter 192, which defines key assessment terms and sets statewide deadlines for certifying the roll. The Clerk's Official Records are governed by Florida Statute Chapter 28, which covers how the Clerk records, indexes, and provides access to deed records and other instruments affecting real property in Duval County.

Homestead Exemption and Property Owner Rights

Florida homeowners who use their Duval County property as a primary residence can apply for a homestead exemption of up to $50,000. Applications go to the Property Appraiser's office and must be filed by March 1. You must own the property and live there as your primary home as of January 1 of the tax year. The exemption information page is at jacksonville.gov/departments/property-appraiser/exemptions.

In addition to homestead, Duval County property owners may qualify for veteran exemptions, widow and widower exemptions, disability exemptions, and low-income senior exemptions. Each has its own rules and application process. The appraiser's exemptions page lists all options and what documentation is required for each.

The Florida DOR's taxpayer information page covers Save Our Homes portability, which lets homeowners transfer their accumulated assessment cap savings to a new Florida home when they move. For long-term Jacksonville residents, portability can be a significant financial benefit when upgrading or downsizing.

Duval County property owners also have a set of legal rights recognized by Florida law. The Property Appraiser's office describes these as including the right to acquire, possess, and protect your property; the right to use and enjoy your property; the right to exclude others from your property; the right to dispose of your property; the right to due process; and the right to just compensation if your property is taken for a public purpose.

Tangible Personal Property in Duval County

Businesses in Duval County must file a Tangible Personal Property Tax Return with the Property Appraiser by April 1 each year. The return covers equipment, furniture, machinery, computers, and other non-real-property business assets. TPP information is available through the appraiser's portal at jacksonville.gov/departments/property-appraiser/tangible-personal-property.

The first $25,000 of tangible personal property value is exempt from tax, but a return must still be filed to claim that exemption. Late filings result in penalties. Given the size of Jacksonville's business community, the Duval County Property Appraiser processes a large number of TPP returns each year. The office provides blank return forms and instructions on its website.

Property Fraud Alert System

Duval County offers a free Property Fraud Alert service through the Duval County Clerk of Courts. This system lets any resident sign up to be notified when a document is recorded in Duval County under their name. The service monitors both personal and business names. As the Clerk's office explains, the program is "entirely free of charge" and helps residents monitor the security of their property.

According to the FBI, property fraud is the fastest growing white-collar crime in the United States. Fraudulent deed recordings, in which someone files a fake deed to transfer property they don't own, are a real threat. The Property Fraud Alert service gives Duval County residents an early warning system to catch these incidents before they go unnoticed. You can enroll at duvalclerk.gov/services/property-fraud-alert.

The screenshot below is from the Duval County property fraud alert page, showing how residents can sign up to monitor their name in the Official Records system.

Signing up takes only a few minutes and can provide peace of mind, especially for property owners who don't regularly check the Official Records for their own name.

Short-Term Rentals and Property Records

Property owners in Duval County who rent through platforms like Airbnb or VRBO must comply with local tax rules. Short-term rental operators are required to remit tourist development taxes to the Duval County Tax Collector on a monthly basis. For questions about tourist tax obligations, contact the Tax Collector at taxcollector@coj.net or (904) 255-5700. You can also email TouristTax@coj.net for rental-specific questions.

Short-term rental activity may also affect a property's homestead exemption status. If you rent your homesteaded property for more than 30 days per year, you may lose the exemption. Contact the Property Appraiser's office for guidance on how rental activity affects your specific situation.

Property Tax Billing in Duval County

The Duval County Tax Collector bills and collects property taxes each year. For property tax questions, contact the Tax Collector at taxcollector@coj.net or (904) 255-5700. Tax notices go out in November and cover the current tax year. Payment is due by March 31 of the following year. Discounts apply for early payment: four percent in November, three percent in December, two percent in January, one percent in February.

The tax bill reflects the taxable value set by the Property Appraiser and the millage rates set by Duval County's various taxing authorities. These include the city-county government, the school board, the Jacksonville Electric Authority, and other special taxing districts. The consolidated government structure of Jacksonville-Duval County means the tax structure differs from most other Florida counties.

The Florida Department of Revenue property page explains the statewide framework for property taxes, including how taxable value is calculated and what options exist for disputing an assessment before the Value Adjustment Board.

Note: For questions about property values or exemptions, contact the Property Appraiser at (904) 255-5900 or pacustserv@coj.net. For questions about paying your tax bill, contact the Tax Collector at (904) 255-5700.

Cities in Duval County

Duval County operates as a consolidated city-county government with Jacksonville as the primary city. Jacksonville is Florida's most populous city and has a dedicated page on this site. Other smaller municipalities in Duval County include Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Baldwin.

Nearby Counties

Duval County borders four other Florida counties. Property records for parcels near county lines may need to be checked in more than one jurisdiction, as boundaries don't always align with where communities feel they belong.