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Tallahassee Real Estate & You

Government Information

An important part of understanding your real estate investment is understanding the local government rules and regulations by which it is affected. Stay informed. Click on a link below for more information.

  1. City of Tallahassee: The official website of city government including information on services, job openings, city officials, local events, and demographics.
  2. Leon County Government.
  3. Leon County Property Appraiser's Office: Provides users with 24-hour access to public records. The Leon County Property Appraiser's Database was the first in the nation on the Internet.
  4. Leon County Growth and Environmental Management: Provides information about development regulations, construction code compliance and permitting.

Taxes/Homestead/Water/Crime

Property Appraisal/Taxes

  1. State of Florida: Department of Revenue (Homestead Tax Explanation).
  2. State of Florida Tax Guide: (Includes Homestead Information).
  3. Leon County Property Appraiser’s Office.
Utilities
  1. Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Water
  2. City of Tallahassee - Utility Rates
Safety
  1. Florida Department of Law Enforcement Crime
  2. City of Tallahassee Police Information (includes safety and crime resources)
  3. Leon Police Department