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Title Search - This where a search of the property ownership and chain of title happens by checking all public records. The purpose of the title search is to clear any liens or clouds on title before it transfers to the new owner.

The Florida Department of Revenue oversees the general administration of property taxes, although rates and assessments are determined locally. Homeowners should be aware of the Save Our Homes cap, which limits homestead properties' annual increase in assessed value, thus