Daytona Beach city property records show who owns every parcel, how much it is worth, and what taxes apply. The Volusia County Property Appraiser keeps these records for all parcels inside the Daytona Beach city limits.
You can search them online for free using the owner’s name, the street address, or the parcel number.
Daytona Beach Property Records Quick Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| County | Volusia County |
| Population | 82,485 (2024 estimate) |
| Property Appraiser | Volusia County Property Appraiser |
| Homestead Deadline | March 1 |
| Max Homestead | $50,000 |
| TRIM Mailing | August |
| Tax Bill Mailing | November |
Who Manages Daytona Beach Property Records
The Volusia County Property Appraiser manages all property records for Daytona Beach. Daytona Beach sits inside Volusia County on Florida’s east coast. The county handles all parcels inside city limits through one main office and branch offices.
The main Volusia County Property Appraiser office is at 123 W. Indiana Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720. Phone: (386) 248-8190. Website: vcpa.vcgov.org.
A branch office serves Daytona Beach residents. The branch sits at 250 North Beach Street, Room 100, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. Phone: (386) 248-8190. The branch office handles homestead applications, exemption questions, address changes, and general property questions. You can also visit this office in person if you live in Daytona Beach and do not want to drive to DeLand.
The Property Appraiser sets assessed values, keeps ownership data current, and tracks exemptions. The Property Appraiser does not send tax bills or collect payments. Tax bills and payments go through the Volusia County Tax Collector.
How to Search Daytona Beach Property Records Online
The Volusia County Property Appraiser website lets you search any Daytona Beach parcel for free. The site runs day and night. You do not need to register or sign in. The three main search options work for any parcel inside Daytona Beach city limits.
Search by Owner Name
Type the last name of the property owner. You can also type the first name to narrow the list. The results show every parcel tied to that owner in Volusia County, including ones inside Daytona Beach. Click any result to see the full record.
Search by Property Address
Type the street number and street name. Add the zip code if you know it. Daytona Beach zip codes include 32114, 32117, 32118, 32119, 32124, 32125, and 32126. The results show the matching parcel with a map view.
Search by Parcel Number
Type the parcel identification number. This number is on tax bills, deeds, and older search results. Parcel numbers for Volusia County use a format like 5337-01-00-0010. The parcel search gives the fastest, most exact result.
What Daytona Beach Property Records Show
Each Daytona Beach parcel record contains ownership data, value data, building data, and exemption data. All four data types come from the same county system.
Ownership Data
The record lists the current owner’s full name. It also shows the mailing address used for tax bills. When a property sells, the new deed gets recorded at the Volusia County Clerk’s office. The Property Appraiser updates its records after the Clerk records the deed. A short delay of two to four weeks can happen between recording and the website update.
Value Data
Three value numbers appear on every record. The just value shows what the property would sell for on January 1 of the tax year. The assessed value applies the Save Our Homes cap for homestead properties. The taxable value subtracts all exemptions from the assessed value. Your tax bill uses the taxable value.
Building Data
The record shows the property type, year built, total square footage, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, and construction quality. Newer buildings tend to have more accurate data because the Property Appraiser pulls from permits and field inspections. Older buildings may show outdated data if unpermitted work was done.
Exemption Data
The record lists every exemption tied to the parcel. Common exemptions include homestead, senior, widow, veteran, and disability. Each one lowers the taxable value by a set amount under Florida law. The full list appears on the parcel detail page.
Daytona Beach Property Tax Records
Property tax records show how much tax each Daytona Beach parcel owes each year. The Volusia County Tax Collector sends the tax bills and collects payments. The Property Appraiser sets the values that the bills are based on.
How Tax Bills Work
Each November, the Tax Collector mails tax bills to every Daytona Beach property owner. The bill shows the taxable value, each millage rate from each taxing authority, and the total amount due. Daytona Beach parcels pay taxes to several authorities at once. These include Volusia County, the City of Daytona Beach, the school board, and any special districts like water control or drainage.
Early Payment Discounts
Florida gives a discount for paying property taxes early. Pay in November and save 4%. Pay in December and save 3%. Pay in January and save 2%. Pay in February and save 1%. Full payment is due by March 31. After March 31, the property enters the tax certificate process.
Tax Certificate Sales
When taxes stay unpaid past March 31, the county sells tax certificates to investors. The investors pay the back taxes and charge interest to the property owner. The interest rate is set by law and varies each year. Tax deeds can follow if the owner never pays the back taxes plus interest.
Homestead Exemption for Daytona Beach Homeowners
Florida’s homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of your primary home. Daytona Beach residents can claim this exemption if they own the home and live there full time.
How the Homestead Exemption Works
The exemption removes up to $50,000 from the assessed value. The first $25,000 applies to all levies, including school taxes. The second $25,000 applies to non-school levies. Together, the two parts lower the taxable value and lower the annual tax bill.
Who Qualifies
You must own the home and make it your primary, permanent residence as of January 1 of the tax year. You also need a Florida driver’s license or state ID with the Daytona Beach address. A voter registration, vehicle registration, or bank account at the same address can also help prove residency.
How to Apply
You can apply online at the Volusia County Property Appraiser website. You can also apply in person at the Daytona Beach branch office at 250 North Beach Street. The filing deadline is March 1. Late applications take effect the following year.
Save Our Homes Cap
Once you have homestead status, the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast your assessed value can rise. The cap is the lower of 3% per year or the national Consumer Price Index. Long-term owners often see a growing gap between market value and assessed value because of this cap.
Portability
If you sell your Daytona Beach homestead and buy a new Florida homestead, you can move the Save Our Homes benefit to the new home. You have three years from giving up the old homestead to apply for portability on the new one. File the portability form at the same time you file the new homestead application.
TRIM Notice and Value Appeals
Each August, the Volusia County Property Appraiser mails a TRIM notice to every Daytona Beach property owner. TRIM stands for Truth in Millage. The notice shows the proposed value, the proposed millage rates, and the estimated tax bill for the coming year.
How to Read a TRIM Notice
The TRIM notice shows the just value, assessed value, and exemptions in plain language. It lists each taxing authority and its proposed millage rate. It also shows the public hearing dates for each authority. A millage rate is the tax per $1,000 of taxable value. A rate of 20 mills means $20 of tax for every $1,000 of taxable value.
Filing a Value Appeal
If you think the proposed value is too high, you can file a petition with the Volusia County Value Adjustment Board. You have 25 days from the TRIM mailing date to file. The petition is free. You can present evidence at a hearing before a special magistrate. The magistrate makes a recommendation to the Value Adjustment Board, which issues the final ruling.
Paying During an Appeal
Filing a petition does not delay your tax bill. You must still pay the bill by the deadline. If the appeal lowers your value, the Tax Collector refunds the difference. Many property owners hire tax agents or attorneys for larger commercial parcels. Residential owners often represent themselves.
Deed Records and Official Records at the County Clerk
The Volusia County Clerk of Courts keeps the official records for every deed, mortgage, lien, and other recorded instrument. The Property Appraiser site shows current ownership. The Clerk site shows the full chain of ownership and any encumbrances.
What the Clerk Holds
The Clerk records warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, mortgage satisfactions, judgment liens, lis pendens filings, and easement agreements. Each document has an Official Record book and page number. The book and page number appear on the Property Appraiser sales history section.
How to Search Clerk Records
The Volusia County Clerk website lets you search by name, document type, or book and page. Searches are free to view. Certified paper copies cost a per-page fee set under Florida law. Many Clerk records are also available as scanned images online.
Why Clerk Records Matter
A clean deed search shows the full ownership chain and any unpaid liens. A title company runs this search before issuing title insurance. Buyers and real estate agents use the same search before closing on a Daytona Beach property.
Daytona Beach Building and Zoning Records
The City of Daytona Beach keeps building permits, zoning data, and code enforcement records. These records show what work was done on a property and what uses are allowed.
Building Permits
The city’s Building Division handles permits for new construction, additions, renovations, pools, fences, roofs, and demolitions. Permit records are public. You can search permit history to find out about structural changes, additions, or other work done on a property over time. Always check that permits are closed with a final inspection. Open permits without final inspections can cause problems at resale.
Zoning Records
Zoning records show what uses are allowed on a parcel. Daytona Beach uses zoning categories for residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, and special districts. The Planning Department can confirm the current zoning for any address. Zoning affects what you can build, what businesses can operate, and what setbacks apply.
Code Enforcement Records
Code enforcement handles violations like unpermitted structures, overgrown lots, junk vehicles, and noise complaints. Records show open and closed cases. Buyers and neighbors often check these records before closing on a new home.
Daytona Beach Property Sales History
The Property Appraiser site shows the sales history for every Daytona Beach parcel. Each sale shows the date, price, and the Official Record book and page from the Clerk. The history goes back many years and helps track price changes over time.
How to Use Sales History
Sales history helps buyers check whether the asking price matches recent sales in the area. It also helps owners track how their property value changed over time. Appraisers and real estate agents use the same data to build comparable sales reports.
What Sales Are Recorded
Only arm’s length sales get recorded in the sales history. Arm’s length sales are deals between unrelated parties at market price. Sales between family members, foreclosure sales, and court-ordered transfers often show as $100 or $0 on the history because they are not arm’s length.
Daytona Beach Property Valuation and Assessment Data
Each year, the Volusia County Property Appraiser reassesses every parcel in Daytona Beach. New values take effect January 1. The Property Appraiser uses mass appraisal methods combined with field inspections and sales data.
What Affects Your Value
Location, lot size, square footage, year built, construction quality, and recent sales of similar properties all affect value. The Property Appraiser tracks permit activity and updates records when new work gets done. Major renovations can raise the assessed value right away.
How Values Are Set
The Property Appraiser builds a model for each property type. The model uses sales of similar properties in the same area. The model produces a value for each parcel. Field appraisers check the data and make adjustments when needed.
How to Check Your Value
Search your parcel on the Property Appraiser site. Look at the building data, lot size, and recent sales. If the data is wrong, file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board. If the data is right but you still think the value is too high, comparable sales in your neighborhood can support your case.
Volusia County Property Appraiser Contact Details
The main Volusia County Property Appraiser office is at 123 W. Indiana Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720. Phone: (386) 248-8190. Website: vcpa.vcgov.org. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Daytona Beach branch office is at 250 North Beach Street, Room 100, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. Phone: (386) 248-8190. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Volusia County Tax Collector office for Daytona Beach is at 123 W. Indiana Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720. Phone: (386) 736-5938. Website: vctaxcollector.org. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Volusia County Clerk of Courts is at 101 N. Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724. Phone: (386) 736-5915. Website: clerk.org. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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How to Get Certified Copies of Property Records
Certified copies of Daytona Beach property records come from the office that holds the record. The Property Appraiser certifies ownership and value records. The Clerk certifies deed and lien records. Each office charges a fee set by Florida law.
Property Appraiser Certified Records
You can request a certified copy of a property record card, ownership record, or value record. The fee is set by Florida statute. You can request certified records in person at the Daytona Beach branch office or by mail. Processing time is usually one to three business days.
Clerk Certified Records
You can request certified copies of deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents from the Volusia County Clerk. The fee is set per page under Florida law. You can order certified copies online through the Clerk’s website, in person, or by mail. Most requests are processed within one to five business days.
Common Questions About Daytona Beach Property Records
Are Daytona Beach property records free to search?
Yes. The Volusia County Property Appraiser site lets you search all Daytona Beach parcels for free. The Clerk of Courts site also lets you view records for free. Certified paper copies cost a fee set by Florida law. The fee covers the cost of producing certified documents and is not charged for simple viewing.
How often are property records updated?
The Property Appraiser updates ownership records within two to four weeks after the Clerk records a new deed. Values are reassessed every year on January 1. Building data updates as new permits get filed and inspections get completed. Tax bill data updates each year after the Value Adjustment Board process ends.
Can I search Daytona Beach records by zip code?
Yes. The Property Appraiser site lets you search by address, which includes the zip code. Daytona Beach zip codes are 32114, 32117, 32118, 32119, 32124, 32125, and 32126. Type the street number, street name, and zip code to find the matching parcel.
What if the property owner is a company or trust?
Search by the company or trust name using the owner name search. The full legal name on the deed appears in the record. LLCs, corporations, and trusts all show up under the name they used on the deed. The mailing address on the record is often the company office or the trustee’s address.
Can I find out who owns a Daytona Beach property without contacting them?
Yes. The Property Appraiser site shows the current owner for every Daytona Beach parcel. You do not need to contact the owner. The site also shows the owner’s mailing address used for tax bills. This is a public record under Florida law.
What is the difference between assessed value and market value?
Market value, also called just value, is what the property would sell for on January 1 of the tax year. Assessed value applies the Save Our Homes cap for homestead properties. The cap limits annual growth to 3% or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower. Long-term homestead owners often have an assessed value far below market value.
How do I find out about liens on a Daytona Beach property?
Search the Volusia County Clerk of Courts official records. Liens show up as recorded documents tied to the owner or the parcel. Common liens include mortgage liens, judgment liens, tax liens, and construction liens. The Clerk site lets you search by owner name, document type, or parcel number.