Property Appraisers

Property Appraisers — Know What Your Ground Is Worth

Before you buy, sell, or invest in Northwest Florida or Lower Alabama, understanding the property appraisal system is essential. County property appraisers determine taxable value, administer exemptions, and maintain the public records that form the backbone of every real estate transaction.

Escambia County Property Appraiser

The Escambia County Property Appraiser’s office, led by Gary “Bubba” Peters, handles property valuations, homestead and veterans exemptions, parcel mapping, and public record access for all of Escambia County.

  • Main Office: 221 Palafox Place, Suite 300, Pensacola, FL 32502
  • Molino Branch: 6440 Highway 95A North, Suite B, Molino, FL 32577
  • (850) 434-2735 | Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • pidept@escpa.org | escpa.org

Key Services for Buyers and Sellers

  • Homestead Exemption — Reduces taxable value for primary residences. Apply as soon as you close.
  • Veterans’ Exemption — Additional exemptions for qualifying veterans.
  • GIS Mapping — Search by address for zoning, flood zone, school district, airport noise zones, and soil data.
  • TRIM Notice — Annual Truth in Millage notice explaining your assessed value and tax rate.

Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser

For Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Pace, Milton, and the rest of Santa Rosa County. Current appraiser is Greg S. Brown II, CFA.

srcpa.gov

Why This Matters in Your Transaction

Property taxes in Florida are calculated by multiplying the taxable value (after exemptions) by the millage rate. As a buyer, the previous owner’s exemptions do not transfer — your first year’s tax bill will reflect the full assessed value at your purchase price. Alpha Sands Realty runs this calculation for every client before closing.

  • Escambia County GIS Mapping — Zoning, flood zones, school districts, noise zones, soil data.
  • Permit History Search — Verify renovations were properly permitted before you buy.
  • Septic Tank Search — Check tank location and service history for properties not on city sewer.

Questions about how assessed value affects your purchase price negotiations or tax projections? Reach out to Alpha Sands Realty — this is exactly the ground intelligence we bring to every deal.