This page helps you handle a property search in Manatee County, Florida by pointing you to the official lookup tools, search fields, map options, and related property record resources.
The main starting point is the Manatee County Property Appraiser, which provides the public property search, parcel details, map tools, CAMA data, tax roll data, and owner information resources.
Manatee County Property Appraiser property search
Use the Manatee County Property Appraiser search when you need parcel, owner, situs address, property type, sales, value, building, exemption, land use, or district information for a property in Manatee County.
Search Manatee County property records
The search supports several fields, including:
- Owner last name or entity name
- Owner first name
- Parcel ID
- Property type
- Situs address, postal city, and ZIP code
- Sale date, sale price, book, page, instrument number, grantor, or grantee
For a basic search, start with one strong identifier, then add filters only if the results are too broad.
- Open the Property Appraiser search page.
- Enter an owner name, Parcel ID, situs address, or another supported search field.
- Choose the property type or other filters that fit the record you need.
- Run the search and review the results grid.
- Select the parcel result that matches the property.
Search tip: owner name, situs address, and parcel ID fields return exact matches unless you add an asterisk at the end of the word or number.
Search options and result tools
The Property Appraiser search can combine criteria from multiple tabs for more specific results. Numeric badges on tabs show how many criteria have been entered on each tab.
Users can check field names on search tabs to include those fields in the results grid. Results can be sorted by clicking a column name, filtered with the narrow results option, or exported to Excel, CSV, PDF reports, or Avery 5161 mailing labels.
The Property Appraiser notes that searches default to real property only. To include personal property accounts or tagged mobile homes, change the Property Type selection on the Main search tab.
Map-based parcel lookup
If you do not have enough information for a text search, the Property Appraiser search tips direct users to use the Map button to locate a property geographically.
Manatee County also provides a Property Locator map that supports parcel searches by shape, value, spatial selection, and address-style search fields.
Parcel maps, aerials, and layers
The Property Appraiser parcel map includes map layers such as parcel lines, parcel IDs, acreage, land use, sales, homesteads, subdivisions, condominiums, districts, PLSS sections, street names, and aerial imagery by year.
Available aerial layers include years from 1940 through 2025, along with post-storm imagery listed for Milton and Helene.
CAMA data, tax roll data, and owner information
For bulk property research, the Property Appraiser provides downloadable data and reports. These resources are useful when a single parcel search is not enough.
- CAMA reports include comprehensive CAMA data, real property data, permits, swimming pool owners, sales data, and active tangible personal property records.
- Tax roll data includes archived preliminary, final, and post-VAB roll files, plus adopted millage files.
- Statistics and owner information includes categories such as homestead properties, commercial and industrial properties, residential properties, waterfront properties, absentee owners, and district-based property lists.
- GIS shape files include parcels, parcel lines, subdivisions, condominiums, PLSS layers, districts, right of way, and related map files.
Download CAMA reports and data
View Property Appraiser tax roll data
Property taxes and recorded documents
The Manatee County Tax Collector property tax search is separate from the Property Appraiser search. Use it when you need to search tax accounts by Property ID, owner name, property address, or billing address, or when you need to view bills or pay eligible property taxes.
Search Manatee County property tax accounts
The Tax Collector help center explains that users can narrow tax account results by tax year and paid status. It also describes online payment options, including electronic debit of a checking account and debit or credit card payments with processing fees.
Read how to search and pay property taxes online
For recorded document searches by instrument book and page, use the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Public Records Hub.
Property Appraiser contact information
Contact the Manatee County Property Appraiser for property appraisal, mapping, ownership, address change, exemption, tangible personal property, and website support questions.
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Manatee County Property Appraiser, 915 4th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: (941) 748-8208
Fax: (941) 742-5664
Lobby hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM -
Appraisal
appraisal@manateepao.gov -
Mapping and Ownership
mapping@manateepao.gov -
Change of Address
addresschange@manateepao.gov -
Exemptions
exemptions@manateepao.gov -
Tangible Personal Property
tpp@manateepao.gov -
Website problems or feedback
paoit@manateepao.gov
Common questions
Where do I start a Manatee County property search?
Start with the Manatee County Property Appraiser search. It supports owner name, Parcel ID, situs address, property type, sales, values, building details, exemptions, and other parcel filters.
Why am I not finding a property by name or address?
The Property Appraiser search uses exact matches for owner name, situs address, and parcel ID unless you add an asterisk at the end of the word or number.
Does the Property Appraiser search include personal property accounts?
Searches default to real property. To include personal property accounts or tagged mobile homes, change the Property Type selection on the Main search tab.
Can I export property search results?
Yes. Property Appraiser search results can be exported to Excel, CSV, PDF reports, or Avery 5161 mailing labels.
Where can I search property taxes in Manatee County?
Use the Manatee County Tax Collector property tax search for tax accounts. It supports Property ID, owner name, property address, and billing address searches.
Where can I search recorded documents by book and page?
Use the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Public Records Hub for official records searches by instrument book and page.