Gilchrist County
Gilchrist County, Florida. County seat: Trenton.
Gilchrist County official website
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- Florida Property Tax Oversight ContactProperty records
State Property Tax Oversight contact, question form and links to county appraiser and collector offices.
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- Florida Property Taxpayer InformationState explanations of Florida property taxes: Save Our Homes, portability, TRIM notices, exemptions, deadlines and the value adjustment board process.
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Find county property appraisers for values and exemptions, tax collectors for bills and payments, and value adjustment boards for assessment appeals.
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- Sunbiz Corporation SearchLook up a Florida corporation, LLC or partnership, with officers, registered agent and mailing address, when a company name appears on a deed or tax roll.
- Gilchrist County property tax searchProperty taxes
Tax Collector property-tax lookup and payment access.
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- Florida County Clerk and Comptroller DirectoryCounty clerk and comptroller directory for recorded deeds, mortgages, plats, tax deed sales and official records services.
- Florida Documentary Stamp TaxFlorida's documentary stamp tax on deeds and mortgages: current rates, how it is calculated, exemptions and when it is due.
- Gilchrist County building permitsZoning · Building permits
Combined county building and zoning information, permits, and contact details.
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- Florida Coastal Construction Control Line MapsLocate the coastal construction control line, coastal range monuments and permit layers for Florida beach properties.
- Florida DEP District Office DirectoryFind the DEP district serving a county for environmental permits, facility inspections and environmental complaints.
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Farm wetland rules for USDA program participants. Before you drain, fill or clear a wet area in a farm field, ask NRCS at your local USDA Service Center for a wetland determination.
- Florida Floodplain Management ProgramFlood zones
Florida floodplain program contacts, community guidance and flood-map coordination resources.
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- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.
- Florida Water Management Districts: County Coverage and ContactsFlorida water management district boundaries and contacts for all five districts. Identify the district serving a county and find its official website, headquarters and published phone numbers.
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Record deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and judgments with the Clerk, or view PDF publications. Recording needs payment of service charges set by law.
- Gilchrist County septic and onsite sewage guidanceSeptic systems
Official county health page for septic or onsite sewage information and the current program contact route.
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- Florida Septic Permit Office and Application GuideFind the correct septic permit agency by county, application forms, site-evaluation requirements and the DEP application portal.
- Florida Onsite Sewage Program ContactsPublished statewide, regional and technical contacts for Florida's onsite sewage program.
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Search state lands and facilities, view the inventory map and find state surplus property records.
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- Florida State Parks and RecreationFlorida state parks, trails, management plans, accessibility information and recreation program contacts.
- Florida Wildlife Management Area Finder and MapsLocate wildlife management areas and access area brochures, maps, closures and hunting information.
- Florida food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official USDA directory entry for Florida: program website, EBT contacts, and application or local-office links where available.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- Florida unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Find Florida unemployment insurance program and claim-filing links in the Labor Department’s CareerOneStop directory. Check the state program for eligibility and filing instructions.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- Florida Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Florida Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- Florida energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find Florida energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- Florida WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- Florida child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- Florida rental assistance and public housingRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- Florida emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- Florida Temporary Cash AssistanceCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Florida child support servicesChild support services
Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Florida Department of Elder AffairsSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- Florida Division of Vocational RehabilitationDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOVeterans benefits help
Find a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- Florida unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- Florida driver and vehicle servicesDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official driver and vehicle services. Check the agency for renewals, appointments, document requirements, registration, and titles.
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- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideOfficial guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- Florida consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams
State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
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- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- Florida emergency management and recovery contactsDisaster recovery assistance
State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.
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- USAGov disaster assistance application guideOfficial disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Other Gilchrist County links
- Gilchrist County official records search portalOfficial-records search system linked by the county clerk. The page explicitly includes plats.
Gilchrist County offices
- Gilchrist County AdministrationCounty administration and routing of questions about county services.Tammy Moore, County Administrator
- Phone
- 352-463-3198
- countyadmin@gilchrist.fl.us
- Address
- 209 SE 1st Street, Trenton, FL 32693
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- Gilchrist County Clerk of the Circuit Court & ComptrollerRecorded deeds, official records, recorded plats, and clerk services.Todd Newton, Clerk of Court & Comptroller
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- 352-463-3170
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- Gilchrist County Property AppraiserProperty appraisal, ownership records, parcel identification, and exemptions.Damon C. Leggett, Property Appraiser
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- 352-463-3190
- map@gilchrist.fl.us
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- Gilchrist County Tax CollectorProperty-tax billing, collection, payment records, and tax-account questions.Michael McElroy, Tax Collector
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- 352-463-3178
- fcalkin@gilchrist.fl.us
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- One phone line for 2 offices
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- 352-463-3173
- Gilchrist County Building and Zoning DepartmentBuilding permits, plan review, inspections, and construction questions.Gene Stockman, Building Official
- permitting@gilchrist.fl.us
- Address
- 209 SE 1st Street, Trenton, FL 32693
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- Gilchrist County building permits, listed above
- Gilchrist County GIS and mapping and Planning and ZoningGilchrist County Building & Zoning Department keeps the maps and GIS for Gilchrist County.Planning and zoning office for Gilchrist County, Florida: zoning districts, land use permits, variances and subdivisions.
- Address
- 209 SE 1st Street, Trenton, FL 32693
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- Gilchrist County property and owner searchProperty Appraiser parcel and ownership search. Use the published search fields to locate property records.
- Gilchrist County GIS mapOfficially linked county mapping destination for parcel and land research.
- Gilchrist County maps on GISFinderProperty lines, aerial photos, flood zones, wetlands and GIS data downloads.
- Gilchrist County Roads and Public WorksCounty roads, rights-of-way, drainage, and road-maintenance questions.
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- 352-463-3223
- roaddept@gilchrist.fl.us
- Address
- 1770 SW Hwy 129, Bell, FL 32619
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- Gilchrist County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Gilchrist County is at the Trenton Service Center, 1727 East Wade Street, Trenton, FL 32693. Call it to sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other farm programs, and for farm and tract records. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works from the same office: ask it for wetland determinations, highly erodible land questions and conservation plans.
- Phone
- (352) 463-2358
- Address
- 1727 East Wade Street, Trenton, FL 32693
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Other county departments (9)
- Gilchrist EconomicsBusinesses and site selectors can browse key industries, available properties, county and demographic information, and contact the county's Economic Development office.
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- Gilchrist County Supervisor of ElectionsVoter registration, precinct information, and elections.Lisa Darus, Supervisor of Elections
- Phone
- 352-463-3194
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- Gilchrist County Emergency ManagementEmergency management office for Gilchrist County, Florida: preparedness, hazard mitigation planning, evacuation and disaster recovery.Ralph Smith, Emergency Management Director
- Phone
- 386-935-5400
- Address
- 3250 N. US Hwy 129, Bell, FL 32619
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- Gilchrist County ExtensionUniversity extension office for Gilchrist County, Florida: soils, agriculture, horticulture, 4-H and natural resource education.Marvin Weaver, Extension Director
- Phone
- 352-463-3174
- gilchrist@ifas.ufl.edu
- Address
- 125 E. Wade Street, Trenton, FL 32693
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- Gilchrist FireResidents can sign up for emergency alerts, check current burn bans and emergency orders, view job openings, read about the department, and find its contact details.
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- Florida Department of Health in Gilchrist County Environmental Public HealthSeptic system permits and inspections, plus other environmental public health services.
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- 352-463-3120
- EHPermitsGilchrist@FLhealth.gov
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- Gilchrist County Sheriff's OfficeCounty sheriff: law enforcement, civil process, jail and warrant records for Gilchrist County, Florida.Bobby Schultz, Sheriff
- Phone
- 352-463-3181
- Address
- 9239 S. U.S. Hwy. 129, Trenton, FL 32693-5463
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- Visit Gilchrist CountyYou can browse Gilchrist County's springs, rivers, parks, camping and lodging, outfitters, events, and wedding venues to plan a visit.
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- Gilchrist County Veteran ServicesResidents can contact the county Veteran's Service Officer, find office hours and location, and get help with veterans, widow, and dependent benefits.
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Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to find who owns a piece of land
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
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About Gilchrist County
Gilchrist County, Florida. County seat: Trenton. Property records and appraisal are handled by the Property Appraiser, property-tax payments by the Tax Collector, and recorded land documents by the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Cities in Gilchrist County
- BellBell City Hall
- Fanning SpringsSherlene Michaelis, City Clerk · 352-463-2855 · kelly.keiserfscityhall@gatorworks.com
- TrentonBrittany Mills, City Manager · 352-463-4000 · pwatson@trentonflorida.org