Use the official Alachua County Property Appraiser search for Ed Crapo property record queries
Many users still search the older “Ed Crapo Property Appraiser” phrase. For current Alachua County records, use the official Alachua County Property Appraiser website for owner lookup, address search, parcel number search, GIS maps, exemptions, TRIM and value review.
Choose the task first
Find a property record
Use owner, address, parcel number, subdivision, legal description, section-township-range or property type.
Fix search failure
Use partial owner name, short address, or parcel number with spaces or hyphens.
Use GIS map
Use GIS for parcel context, nearby parcels and roads. Do not use GIS as a survey.
File exemption
Check January 1 residency and ownership, March filing deadline and proof documents.
Pay tax bill
Use the Tax Collector for payments, discounts, receipts, escrow and delinquent tax.
Appeal value
Use TRIM notice, property card and evidence before VAB deadline.
Task finder: get the right official page
Select your issue and this tool tells you what to prepare before opening the official page.
Select an issue and click the button.
Property search micro-steps
Use this when you need the property card, owner, mailing address, parcel number, legal description, sales, values or exemption status.
Parcel number format
| Where to find it | Why it matters | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| TRIM notice | Connects value notice to the correct property. | Use it before asking about market value or assessment. |
| Tax bill | Helps the Tax Collector match the right account. | Confirm tax year and amount before paying. |
| Homestead notice | Connects exemption status to the correct parcel. | Keep it with exemption filing proof. |
| Property search result | Useful for GIS, deed research, appeals and office calls. | Copy it before closing the property card. |
Property card decoder
| Field | What it tells you | Action if it looks wrong |
|---|---|---|
| Owner name | Owner of record shown in the property record. | Check Clerk official records for deed proof. |
| Mailing address | Address used for important notices and tax-related mail. | Use the official address change form or contact ACPA. |
| Situs address | Physical property address downloaded from the county addressing office. | ACPA may work with addressing, or you may need to contact addressing@alachuacounty.us. |
| Legal description | Recorded lot, subdivision or land description. | Use Clerk records, survey or title help for legal boundary questions. |
| Property use | Primary usage category for appraisal review. | Collect photos, permits, use proof or business records. |
| Market value | Estimated fair market value as of January 1. | Prepare comparable sales, photos or appraisal evidence. |
| Exemptions | Homestead or other benefits currently applied. | Check filing proof, deadline, denial letter and TRIM timing. |
Owner search and deed proof
Person owner search
Start with partial last name. Add first name only if results are too broad.
Business or LLC search
Use the core business name without punctuation, then verify the entity separately if needed.
| Need | Best source | User action |
|---|---|---|
| Find owner shown on tax roll | Property Appraiser search | Compare owner, address and parcel number. |
| Verify deed or transfer | Alachua County Clerk official records | Search recorded documents for legal proof. |
| Suspect ownership fraud | ACPA Title Alert / fraud reporting | Sign up for monitoring and report suspicious activity. |
| Mailing address differs from property | Property card and address change form | Do not assume mailing address is the physical property address. |
GIS and map search
Homestead and exemption checklist
Apply online or in person
ACPA says exemption applications can be submitted in person, online, or completed at home and delivered to the downtown drop box.
Do not rely on prior owner exemption
If you bought after January 1 and TRIM shows homestead, it may belong to the prior owner and cease December 31.
Homestead is not transferable
You must file a new original application if you establish a new residence before January 1.
Documents and proof to prepare
- Parcel number from property search, TRIM notice or tax bill.
- Recorded title or ownership proof.
- Florida ID or driver license connected to the residence.
- Vehicle registration or voter/residency proof when applicable.
- Social Security information if required by application.
- Proof you are not claiming conflicting homestead elsewhere.
- Application confirmation, screenshot, email or receipt after filing.
| Situation | Risk | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Bought after January 1 | TRIM may show prior owner exemption that expires December 31. | File your own original application for the next qualifying year. |
| Moved within Florida | Homestead is not automatically transferred. | File new homestead and portability form if eligible. |
| Late filing | Late filing may require approved extenuating circumstances affidavit. | Check the current-year deadline and file early. |
| Denied exemption | VAB timing may move quickly after denial/TRIM. | Save denial letter, application proof and call ACPA quickly. |
Value, taxes and non-ad valorem charges
| Item | Plain meaning | Who to contact |
|---|---|---|
| Market value | ACPA estimates fair market value each year as of January 1. | Property Appraiser |
| Ad valorem taxes | Taxes levied by taxing authorities using appraised value. | Taxing authority listed on TRIM for tax-rate questions |
| Non-ad valorem assessments | Fees for services, listed as dollar amounts instead of millage rates. | The taxing authority that imposed the fee |
| Tax bill payment | Bill, receipt, discount, escrow and delinquency questions. | Tax Collector |
Tax bill dates and payment rules
| Timing | Status | Practical action |
|---|---|---|
| November 1 | Tax notices normally mailed on or before November 1. | If you do not receive a bill in November, call the Tax Collector at 352-374-5236. |
| November | 4% discount. | Best month to pay if not escrowed. |
| December | 3% discount. | Confirm amount and payment method. |
| January | 2% discount. | Check current tax year before paying. |
| February | 1% discount. | Do not wait if payment processing is slow. |
| March 31 | Full amount due. | Pay before delinquency. |
| April 1 | Taxes become delinquent. | A 3% minimum mandatory charge is imposed and advertising charge is added in May. |
TRIM notice and VAB appeal steps
| Issue | Evidence to collect | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Market value looks high | Comparable sales, appraisal, photos, repair estimates. | Ask for staff review, then file VAB if unresolved. |
| Homestead denied or missing | Application proof, ID, residency documents, ownership proof. | Contact ACPA quickly and watch denial/VAB timing. |
| Wrong building data | Photos, permits, survey, floor plan, demolition or damage proof. | Report property issue or request record review. |
| Classification issue | Use proof, agricultural records, ownership documents. | Review denial and file petition if needed. |
Wrong record, fraud concern or address issue
| Issue | Best page or office | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Mailing address wrong | Address Change Form | Parcel number, owner details and correct mailing address. |
| Property detail wrong | Report a Property Issue | Photos, permits, repair evidence or exact field error. |
| Possible deed or ownership fraud | Title Alert | Parcel number, owner name and suspicious record details. |
| Official deed proof | Clerk Official Records | Owner name, date range, document type or parcel-related details. |
Scenario checklist
Gainesville homeowner
Check owner, mailing address, homestead status, TRIM value and tax bill discount month.
Student rental or LLC property
Verify mailing address, LLC name, tax bill and non-ad valorem charges separately.
Rural acreage buyer
Use parcel number, GIS, legal description, road access, easements, flood/wetland context and survey.
New Florida resident
Check January 1 residency, ID/address documents, homestead filing and March deadline.
TRIM appeal user
Collect TRIM notice, property card, photos, comparable sales, repair estimates and exemption proof.
Business owner
Check tangible personal property filing duties and April 1 TPP return deadline if business assets apply.
Helpful video
This older Alachua County Property Appraiser video is useful only as a visual reference for the legacy “Ed Crapo Property Appraiser” search intent. Use current official pages for records, deadlines, forms and contacts.
Alachua County property owner timeline
Contacts and map
| Office or service | Contact | Use for |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Main Office | 515 North Main Street, Suite 200, Gainesville, FL 32601 Phone: 352-374-5230 Email: acpa@acpafl.org Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday except county holidays | Property search, records, exemptions, value and TRIM questions. |
| Alachua Office / Swick House | 15010 NW 142 Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615 Phone: 386-418-6157 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Thursday except county holidays | Alachua-area office support. |
| Public Records Custodian | Ernso Louissaint 352-338-3276 elouissaint@acpafl.org | Public records requests. |
| Tax Collector | 352-374-5236 | Tax bill, payment, receipt and delinquent tax questions. |
| Value Adjustment Board | 352-374-3605 dmw@alachuaclerk.org | VAB filing, forms and hearing process. |
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Ed Crapo / Alachua County Property Appraiser FAQs
What is the official website for Ed Crapo Property Appraiser searches?
Use the official Alachua County Property Appraiser website at acpafl.org. Many users search the older Ed Crapo name, but current property records and forms should be checked through the official ACPA website.
How do I search Alachua County property records?
Open the official property search and search by owner name, property address, parcel number, subdivision, legal description, section-township-range or property type.
How do I search by Alachua County parcel number?
Use the parcel number from your TRIM notice, tax bill, homestead notice or property card. Try the number with spaces or hyphens, such as 34 50 1 or 34-50-1, if one format fails.
Where do I pay Alachua County property taxes?
Use the Alachua County Tax Collector property tax page. The Property Appraiser handles values and exemptions, while the Tax Collector handles bills, payments, receipts and delinquent taxes.
When are Alachua County property taxes due?
Tax statements are normally mailed on or before November 1. The full amount is due by March 31, and taxes become delinquent April 1 if unpaid.
What is the homestead exemption deadline in Alachua County?
ACPA FAQ says applicants must file by March 1, possess recorded title by January 1, and be Florida residents living on the property with intent to make it their permanent residence on January 1. Always confirm the current-year calendar.
Is homestead exemption transferable?
No. ACPA FAQ says homestead exemption is not transferable. You must file a new application if you establish a new residence before January 1.
How do I appeal my Alachua County property value?
Review your TRIM notice, compare it with the property card, collect evidence, contact the Property Appraiser first, and file a VAB petition before the deadline if unresolved.
What is the Alachua County VAB deadline?
Alachua County VAB guidance says petitions, including value petitions, must be filed within 25 days of the mailing of TRIM notices.
Where is the Alachua County Property Appraiser office?
The Gainesville office is at 515 North Main Street, Suite 200, Gainesville, FL 32601. The Alachua office is inside the Swick House at 15010 NW 142 Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615.
Official Alachua County property sources
Use official pages for live records, final submission, current forms, changing filing dates, phone numbers, office hours and fee updates.
Property Appraiser: Alachua County Property Appraiser
Property Search: Official Property Search
Property Search Help: Search Help
GIS Services: GIS Services
Exemptions Overview: Exemptions Overview
Forms: Forms
FAQ: ACPA FAQ
Appraisal Calendar: Appraisal Calendar
TRIM Resource: TRIM Notice Resource
Title Alert: Title Alert
Tax Collector: Alachua County Property Taxes
Value Adjustment Board: Alachua County VAB
Clerk Official Records: Official Records
Contact Page: Contact Our Office
Editorial verification note: official sources reviewed on July 7, 2026. This guide is informational and does not replace official Alachua County instructions, legal advice, appraisal advice, tax advice, survey advice or VAB filing guidance.