Citrus County, FL Property Records
Property records in Citrus, Florida provide key information about parcels and real estate ownership in Citrus County. These records typically include owner names, parcel identification numbers, legal descriptions, property boundaries, assessed values, exemptions, building details, sales history, and tax-related information. They are useful for buyers, sellers, real estate professionals, researchers, and residents who need to verify ownership, review valuation data, check property characteristics, or support due diligence before a transaction.
Users can access official Citrus property information through the Citrus County Property Appraiser, which maintains the county’s parcel and assessment data. For deeds, liens, mortgages, and other recorded legal documents, users may also consult the Citrus County Clerk of Court. To begin reviewing parcel details and assessment information, visit the official Citrus property records search.
Citrus County, FL Property Records & Statistics
Citrus County has a median rent of $942, below Florida's $1,114 but above the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing is only 14.41% of occupied homes, well below the state's 21.62% and the national 21.81%, making this one of the more owner-dominated markets.
The median home value is $193,500, under the state figure of $213,800 but above the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.61% is lower than Florida's 0.75% and the national 0.74%, so ownership costs stay moderate.
Median household income is $54,202, lower than the state's $63,213 and the national $65,108. Lower incomes help explain the more modest home values and rents, though housing still costs more than the national median. The unemployment rate of 2.77% is slightly above Florida's 2.61% and just under the national 2.87%.
Overall, Citrus County offers moderately priced homes, lower property taxes, a very high share of owner-occupied housing, below-average incomes, and unemployment close to state and national levels.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Citrus
Citrus County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 147,178 total parcels, including 132,580 residential and 3,834 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 99.87% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 453,663 deeds and 136,443 mortgages, and valuation data was last updated August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 147,178 |
| Residential Parcels | 132,580 |
| Commercial Parcels | 3,834 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 99.87% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 453,663 |
| Mortgage Records | 136,443 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 62,063 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 20,168 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records trace a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents a loan passing from one holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien lifted.
Citrus County has 174,335 assignment and release records, including 27,276 assignment documents, 145,517 release documents, and 1,542 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 30, 1978, through August 28, 2025, and releases from July 27, 1892, through August 28, 2025.
The long history is useful for older properties. These records let researchers confirm earlier mortgages were paid off, follow loans between lenders, and find liens that may remain before a sale. Search them in the Citrus County official records search.
How to Search Citrus County, FL Property Records
Citrus County recorded documents are kept by the Clerk's Recording Office in Inverness. It holds deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and other instruments that accompany assessment records for the county's 147,178 parcels.
The Citrus County official records search lets you look up documents by name, document type, or date. The Clerk's Records page explains the records available, the forms and packets page provides recording forms, and the recording information page covers how to record or e-record documents.
The Recording Office is at 110 N Apopka Avenue, Inverness, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 352-341-6424 with questions.
Have an owner name, an address, or a document number ready. Enter the most complete details, narrow by date when results are long, and open the matching document. If a record is not online, contact the Recording Office.
Citrus Registrar of Deeds
The Citrus County Probate Office is located at 110 N Apopka Avenue, Inverness, FL, 34450 and can be reached at 352-341-6424. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through search.citrusclerk.org or the official website citrusclerk.org.
Citrus County Recording Office
Citrus County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Citrus County property records by address?
Address lookups go through the Citrus County Property Appraiser's online search. For recorded documents tied to a property, use the official records search and search by owner or document details. If nothing appears, call the Recording Office at 352-341-6424.
How can I find property owners in Citrus County?
Owners appear on assessment rolls and recorded deeds. Search the official records for deeds under a name to see transfers. The county has 453,663 deed records, recorded from January 1, 1989 through August 25, 2025. Call 352-341-6424 for help.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Citrus County?
Assessed values come from county tax assessment records for the 2024 assessment year, last updated February 3, 2025. Contact the Citrus County Property Appraiser for a parcel's value. Recorded deeds in the official records search can confirm the owner.
Where can I find Citrus County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued by the county Tax Collector, not the Clerk's Recording Office. Reach that office through the county's official channels, or call 352-341-6424 to be directed. County tax records cover the 2024 tax year.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Citrus County?
Use the official records search for deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases. The Clerk's Records page has more details. Visit 110 N Apopka Avenue, Inverness, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Citrus County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS data come from the Citrus County Property Appraiser and county government, covering 147,178 parcels. They are for reference, not a legal survey. Call the Recording Office at 352-341-6424 to ask which office hosts the current map viewer.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Citrus County?
Permits and zoning are handled by Citrus County's building and land development offices, or by the city for properties inside Inverness or Crystal River. Contact the office covering the property before building. The Recording Office at 352-341-6424 can direct you.
How can I create a list of property owners in Citrus County?
Online tools support single lookups. To compile owners, search the official records for deeds by name or date. For bulk requests, call 352-341-6424 to ask what is available and about fees. The forms and packets page lists recording forms.