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Bay Area 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 or find general information here.

MORTGAGE FRAUD PREVENTION

  1. Protect yourself from Mortgage Fraud: Visit the Florida Attorney General's Mortgage Fraud Task Force to learn more about how to protect yourself from fraud. 

PROPERTY APPRAISAL/TAXES

  1. State of Florida: Department of Revenue (Homestead Tax Explanation)
  2. State of Florida Tax Guide (Includes Homestead information)
  3. Hillsborough County Property Appraiser (Instant access to area property records)
  4. Pasco County Property Appraiser
  5. Pinellas County Property Appraiser
  6. Hernando County Property Appraiser

UTILITIES
  1. Tampa Bay Water Department Site (including rates and fees)
  2. Tampa Bay Water Site (alliance between six governments in west-central Florida)

SAFETY
  1. 2003 Tampa Crime Statistics from Tampa Bay Police Department
  2. Crime Activity Maps
  3. City of Tampa Police Department