Palm Beach County Real Estate Resources

Real estate transactions and disputes in Palm Beach County, whether it’s a title defect, a boundary dispute, a permitting holdup, or a contested closing, usually trace back to one of a handful of county offices. Below is a guide to the official Palm Beach County resources our clients rely on most. If something surfaces that needs legal attention, contact our office.

Courts & Public Records

Official Records, the Landmark database, is where every deed, mortgage, lien, and judgment affecting a Palm Beach County property is recorded and searchable. It’s the first stop for any title question.

Property Appraiser & Tax Records

  • Palm Beach County Property Appraiser (PAPA): pbcpao.gov
  • GIS mapping, ownership records, and exemption filing are all linked from the PAPA homepage.

Tax Collector

Building, Permitting & Zoning

As in Broward and Miami-Dade, several Palm Beach County municipalities, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and others, maintain their own building departments independent of the county. Confirm jurisdiction before relying on county portals.

Licensing & Professional Verification

  • Florida DBPR License Search (contractors, real estate agents/brokers, appraisers, community association managers): myfloridalicense.com
  • Florida Board of Professional Surveyors & Mappers: fdacs.gov/psm
  • Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz): search.sunbiz.org

MLS & Real Estate Associations

This page is provided for general informational purposes and links to third-party government websites that J. Hughes Legal does not control. Always confirm current information directly with the relevant agency. If you’re dealing with a title dispute, permitting conflict, boundary issue, or other real estate matter in Palm Beach County, schedule a consultation with our office.