Franklin County, FL Property Records
Property records in Franklin, Florida, document key information about real estate, including ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, legal descriptions, sales history, exemptions, and related tax details. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone verifying property ownership or reviewing valuation and tax information. They can also help with due diligence before a purchase, understanding property changes over time, or confirming public record details.
Users can access official Franklin property information through the Franklin County Property Appraiser’s office, which provides online tools for searching parcels and assessment data. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded instruments may be available through the Franklin County Clerk of Court. For official parcel and assessment information, visit the county’s Franklin property records resource.
Franklin County, FL Property Records & Statistics
Franklin County, on Florida's Panhandle coast, has housing costs that are mixed compared with the state. The median rent is $982.50, below Florida's $1,114 but above the national $840.25. The median home value is $213,800, matching the state figure of $213,800 and higher than the national $173,750.
Property taxes are low. The county's median property tax rate of 0.49% is well below the state rate of 0.75% and the national rate of 0.74%, so owners keep more of their housing budget than in a typical Florida county.
Median household income is $51,562.50, lower than the state's $63,213 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 4.03% is also higher than Florida's 2.61% and the national 2.87%, suggesting a smaller and more seasonal job market.
Renter-occupied housing is 22.4%, slightly above the state's 21.62% and the national 21.81%. Overall, Franklin County combines state-level home values and low tax rates with below-average incomes and higher unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Franklin
Franklin County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 18,839 total parcels, including 10,638 residential and 496 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 87.81% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 39,340 deeds and 12,123 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 7,058 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 18,839 |
| Residential Parcels | 10,638 |
| Commercial Parcels | 496 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 87.81% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 39,340 |
| Mortgage Records | 12,123 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 7,058 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 1,100 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment records the transfer of a loan to a new lender or holder, and a release records that the loan was satisfied and the lien lifted.
Franklin County has 18,443 assignment and release records. They include 2,759 assignment documents recorded from January 4, 2005, through August 22, 2025, and 15,628 release documents recorded from January 4, 2005, through August 25, 2025, plus 56 other documents.
These records help confirm that earlier mortgages were paid off, show who holds a current loan, and reveal liens that may remain open before a sale or refinance. The date range makes it easier to follow a property's financing over time. Documents can be searched through the Franklin County official records search.
How to Search Franklin County, FL Property Records
Franklin County's recorded documents are handled by the Franklin County Clerk's Office, and they accompany tax assessment information for 18,839 parcels. Records include deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and foreclosure filings.
To search recorded documents, use the Franklin County official records search. You can look up deeds, mortgages, and liens by name, document type, or date and open each result to see parties and recording details. The Franklin County records search page explains the Clerk's services, and the Franklin County filing forms page lists paperwork. The Franklin County eRecording page covers electronic submissions.
Start with an owner's name or known document type and narrow by date range. Confirm each result matches the property you are researching, then compare deeds, mortgages, and releases to follow the chain of title.
The Clerk's Office is at 33 Market Street, Apalachicola, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 850-653-8861 for help.
Franklin Registrar of Deeds
The Franklin County Probate Office is located at 33 Market Street, Apalachicola, FL, 32320 and can be reached at 850-653-8861. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through myfloridacounty.com or the official website franklinclerk.com.
Franklin County Clerk's Office
Franklin County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Franklin County property records by address?
The Franklin County official records search relies on names, document types, and dates rather than addresses. If you only have an address, call the Clerk's Office at 850-653-8861 for help identifying the owner and locating the parcel among the county's 18,839 parcels.
How can I find property owners in Franklin County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Use the Franklin County official records search to find a deed and see the parties to a transfer. Deed records run from January 5, 1989, through August 14, 2025. If you need help, call 850-653-8861.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Franklin County?
Franklin County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on January 31, 2025. Valuation data is available for 7,058 properties. For a specific parcel's assessed value, call the Clerk's Office at 850-653-8861 and ask which county office handles assessments.
Where can I find Franklin County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax records in the county cover the 2024 tax year. For a bill or payment history, call the Franklin County Clerk's Office at 850-653-8861 and ask for the office that handles property tax billing. Liens and other recorded documents affecting a property are searchable through the official records search.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Franklin County?
Use the Franklin County official records search for deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases. The county has 39,340 deed records and 12,123 mortgage records. For recording paperwork, see the Franklin County forms or the eRecording page.
Where can I access Franklin County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS layers come from county mapping and appraisal offices rather than the recorder. Call the Franklin County Clerk's Office at 850-653-8861, or visit 33 Market Street in Apalachicola on a weekday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, and ask where to find maps of the county's 18,839 parcels.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Franklin County?
Permits and zoning are handled by building and planning offices rather than the Clerk's Office. Call 850-653-8861 and ask for direction to the right office. For a property inside a city such as Apalachicola, the city may issue its own permits and set zoning rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Franklin County?
Online tools are designed for property-by-property lookups. You can search deeds by name and date in the official records search and compile owners from results. For larger requests, call the Clerk's Office at 850-653-8861 to ask what is available.