This page helps with a Property Search in Alachua County, Florida by pointing you to the official real property search options, map tools, sales searches, and office contact paths that can help you locate parcel and ownership information.

The main public tool is the qPublic Real Property Search used by the Alachua County Property Appraiser. The Property Appraiser’s Office also provides help pages, GIS resources, and public records request options when an online result is not enough.

Use the search Alachua County real property records tool to look up real property records by common property details.

You can search with several types of information, including:

  • Owner name
  • Location address
  • Parcel number
  • Property ID
  • Legal information
  • Section, township, and range
  • Neighborhood or neighborhood code
  • Subdivision
  • Property use code

The search fields offer matching options as you type. If you need a precise address result, use the exact address match option and enter the address in the format shown by the tool.

  • Open the real property search.
  • Choose the search method that matches the information you have.
  • Enter the name, address, parcel number, or other supported detail.
  • Select a matching result from the returned list to view the property record.

Parcel number tip: Alachua County parcel numbers use a three-part format such as 99999-999-999 or 99999 999 999.

Search help and parcel number formats

The Alachua County Property Appraiser provides a property search help page for users who need more detail on how each search field works. Owner name searches can use partial names, and address searches begin matching as you type.

For parcel number searches, leading zeros do not need to be entered, but a separator such as a space or hyphen must be used between the three parts of the parcel number. A parcel number such as 00034 050 001 may be entered in shortened or full form if the separators are included.

You can also use the review Alachua County property search help page for guidance on subdivision, owner name, address, section-township-range, parcel number, legal description, and property type searches.

Map, GIS, and downloadable property data

The qPublic map can help users view parcel locations and use map tools such as printing, labels, coordinates, measuring, and spatial selection. The Alachua County Property Appraiser also provides GIS services for interactive maps and parcel data downloads.

Use the open the Alachua County parcel map option when you need a map-based view. For larger data needs, the visit ACPA GIS Services page includes the interactive map, CAMA data download, parcel GIS data, REST services, and map gallery items.

Sales and comparable property searches

Alachua County users can search property sales separately from the main real property search. The sales search supports criteria such as parcel number, sale date, sale price, square footage, acreage, book and page range, year built, qualified sales, vacant or improved status, property use, subdivision, district, bedrooms, bathrooms, and ZIP code.

The search Alachua County property sales page is useful when the main task is reviewing recorded sale activity. The run an Alachua County comparable search page supports comparisons using parcel range, section-township-range, neighborhood, subdivision, district, property use, acreage, square footage, sale price, sale date, values, and tax amount.

Qualified sales note: Sales marked unqualified may not reflect market value, such as some sales between family members.

Tangible property and tax estimator tools

The Property Appraiser’s qPublic system also includes a tangible property search for business or tangible personal property records. That search supports owner name, location address, account number, property ID, and DBA searches.

The tax estimator is separate from the property record search. It can estimate taxes using values and exemptions, but it is for estimation only and does not account for every variable that may affect a final tax bill.

For these related tasks, use the search tangible property records page or the use the Alachua County tax estimator page.

Public records requests and property forms

Many Property Appraiser records are available on the office website, but a public records request can be used when you need records that are not readily available online. Requests may be made by phone, by email, or through the online Public Records Request form.

The office notes that many records are provided at no cost. A special service charge may apply when a request requires extensive information technology resources or extensive clerical or supervisory assistance. The office provides an estimated cost before searching when a cost applies.

Use the request Property Appraiser public records page for records requests. For ownership-related forms, the open Alachua County property ownership forms page includes address change, combine/split parcel request, copy or transcript request, mobile home as real property, and masked property request options.

Property issues and corrections

Property owners can report issues affecting a property or improvements using the Property Appraiser’s issue reporting form. The form asks for the owner or agent status, name, parcel number, affected property address, email, preferred contact method, phone number, and a description of the concern.

If you do not have the parcel number, use the property search first to locate it before submitting the issue form. The form also directs users with questions to contact Customer Service or email the office.

You can report an issue with a property when the concern relates to the property or its improvements.

Contact the Alachua County Property Appraiser

Use these contacts for help with Alachua County property searches, public records requests, property questions, and office assistance.

  • Alachua County Property Appraiser main office, 515 North Main Street, Suite 200, Gainesville, FL 32601
    Phone: (352) 374-5230
    Fax: (352) 374-5278
    Email: acpa@acpafl.org
  • Alachua County Property Appraiser Alachua Office, 15010 NW 142 Terrace, Alachua, Florida
    Phone: (386) 418-6157
    Email: acpa@acpafl.org
  • Public Records Request Office of the Alachua County Property Appraiser, 515 North Main Street, Ste. 200, Gainesville, FL 32601
    Phone: (352) 338-3276
    Email: elouissaint@acpafl.org
  • Custodian of Public Records
    Phone: (352) 374-5230
    Office Fax: (352) 374-5278
    Email: elouissaint@acpafl.org

Common questions

Where do I search for Alachua County real property records?

Use the qPublic Real Property Search for Alachua County. It supports searches by owner name, address, parcel number, property ID, legal information, section-township-range, neighborhood, subdivision, and property use code.

What should I do if I only know part of an owner name?

Use a partial owner name search. If you enter only part of a last name, the system can return names beginning with those characters.

How do I search by parcel number?

Enter the parcel number in its three-part format, using spaces or hyphens between the parts. Leading zeros are not required, but the separators are needed.

Can I search Alachua County property sales?

Yes. The sales search supports sale date, sale price, parcel number, acreage, square footage, year built, qualified sales, property use, subdivision, district, bedrooms, bathrooms, and other criteria.

How current is the qPublic property data?

The qPublic pages list a last data upload of April 26, 2026, at 12:10:04 PM.

Are online property records the final authority?

The qPublic data is prepared for real property inventory and is compiled from recorded deeds, plats, and other public records and data. Primary public records should be consulted to verify the information.

How do I request Property Appraiser records that are not available online?

Contact the Public Records Request Office by phone at (352) 338-3276, email elouissaint@acpafl.org, or use the online Public Records Request form.

Is there a cost for a public records request?

Many records are provided at no cost. A special service charge may apply if a request requires extensive technology resources or staff assistance, and the office provides an estimated cost before searching.