Lee County Property Appraiser Search: STRAP, Folio, Owner & 2026 Property Records
The official Lee County Property Appraiser property search lets you look up real estate by STRAP number, Folio ID, owner or company name, street address and property description. The same database also supports deed/recording searches and tangible personal property lookups.
Routine LeePA online property data is publicly searchable, and the office states that the vast majority of its public-record information is freely available through its website. Fees may apply when you request copies, custom data or extensive staff processing.
For 2026, TRIM notices are already available online. If you need to challenge a 2026 value, the Lee County Clerk lists September 11, 2026 as the deadline for timely value petitions.
How to Search Lee County Property Records Online
The official LeePA database supports several search paths. If you already know the parcel identifier, STRAP or Folio ID is normally the cleanest option.
After opening this link
- Stay on the Property Information tab for a normal real-estate lookup.
- Enter the STRAP number, Folio ID, owner name, street address or property description.
- Open the matching parcel.
- Verify the owner, address and parcel identifier.
- Review values, sales, land and building information.
| Search Method | Best Use | Practical Tip |
|---|---|---|
| STRAP Number | Precise parcel lookup | Use the complete parcel identifier from a property record, deed or tax document. |
| Folio ID | Fast ID-based lookup | Useful when you already have the Folio from a LeePA record. |
| Owner / Company | Finding property associated with a person or entity | LeePA shows the example format as last name first, such as SMITH JOHN. |
| Street Address | Homeowners and buyers | Check whether you are searching the site address or an owner mailing address. |
| Property Description | Legal-description or subdivision-related research | Use this when an address or owner search does not identify the parcel cleanly. |
What a Lee County Property Appraiser Record Can Show
The LeePA real-property database can include ownership, sales, prior STRAP information, property use, land details, building details, aerial photography and TRIM notices.
Identification
- STRAP / parcel number
- Folio ID
- Owner information
- Site address
- Property description
- Prior parcel information
Appraisal Details
- Market / just value
- Assessed value
- Taxable value
- Assessment reductions
- Exemptions
- Land and building information
Market / Just Value
The Property Appraiser’s estimate of market value as of January 1 of the assessment year.
Assessed Value
Market value after applicable assessment reductions or limitations are taken into account.
Taxable Value
The value used by a taxing authority after applicable exemptions are deducted.
LeePA Also Supports Deed and Recording Searches
The same Lee County Property Appraiser search page includes a separate deed/recording search. You can search using an instrument number, book/page, grantor or grantee.
Useful LeePA Recording Fields
- Instrument number
- Book and page
- Grantor
- Grantee
Important Limitation
Use this feature to connect appraisal information with recording data. For the controlling recorded document or a certified copy, use the Lee County Clerk’s Official Records system.
Use Lee County GIS When You Need Map Context
Lee County GIS parcel data can connect a property polygon with owner, site address, values, exemptions, sales and Property Appraiser information. This is particularly useful for vacant land, waterfront parcels, multi-parcel sites and properties where the mailing address does not explain the physical layout.
Open Lee County GIS Property InformationAfter opening this link
- Search using an address or STRAP number.
- Zoom to the correct parcel.
- Match the parcel with the LeePA property record.
- Review surrounding roads, parcels and available GIS context.
- Use a survey or recorded document for legal boundary questions.
Lee County Homestead Exemption: 2026 Amounts & Filing Rules
Lee County homeowners who meet Florida ownership and permanent-residence requirements may qualify for homestead exemption. The state filing deadline is generally March 1.
For 2026, the first $25,000 exemption can apply to all ad valorem taxes. The inflation-adjusted additional exemption can provide up to another $26,411 against eligible assessed value for non-school taxes.
Review Lee County Homestead InformationAfter opening this link
- Review the eligibility requirements for homestead.
- Check the Florida-residency documentation LeePA may request.
- Select the online or downloadable application route.
- File by the applicable deadline.
- Keep proof of filing and later verify the exemption on the parcel record.
Residency documentation LeePA may request
- Florida driver’s license or Florida identification showing the property address
- Florida vehicle registration showing the property address
- Voter registration showing the property address
- Permanent Resident information or proof of asylum when applicable
- Other documents needed to establish permanent Florida residency
Moving Within Florida? Check Lee County Portability
Qualifying homeowners may transfer up to $500,000 of eligible Save Our Homes assessment difference from a previous Florida homestead to a new homestead, subject to Florida portability rules.
Review Lee County PortabilityAfter opening this link
- Confirm that you had a qualifying prior Florida homestead.
- Apply for homestead on the new residence.
- Complete the DR-501T portability application.
- Review how the transfer changes when moving to a lower-valued home.
- Submit the application to the Property Appraiser for the county where the new homestead is located.
2026 Lee County Senior Exemption Income Limit
Florida’s adjusted household-income limit for qualifying 2026 senior homestead exemptions is $38,686. Lee County offers senior benefits through participating taxing jurisdictions, but the exemption amount is not identical everywhere.
| Lee County Jurisdiction | Senior Benefit Listed by LeePA |
|---|---|
| Cape Coral | Up to $50,000 |
| Fort Myers | Up to $25,000 |
| Bonita Springs | Up to $25,000 |
| Sanibel | Up to $25,000 |
| Fort Myers Beach | Up to $50,000 and qualifying long-term-residency benefit |
| Village of Estero | Up to $50,000 and qualifying long-term-residency benefit |
| Lee County Millages | Up to $50,000 and qualifying long-term-residency benefit |
Lee County 2026 TRIM Notice & Value Adjustment Board Deadline
LeePA’s real-property search states that 2026 TRIM notices are now available online. The Lee County Clerk lists August 17, 2026 as the TRIM mailing date and September 11, 2026 as the deadline for timely value petitions.
Open your 2026 TRIM notice
Search the parcel through LeePA and review the proposed-tax notice tied to that property.
Check factual property information
Review property characteristics, exemptions, assessment reductions and market value before deciding what is actually in dispute.
Contact LeePA for an informal discussion
An informal discussion may resolve an issue, but it should not be assumed to extend the VAB filing deadline.
File through the Lee County Clerk if necessary
Use the VAB petition process before the deadline shown for the type of dispute you are filing.
After opening this link
- Confirm the deadline for your petition type.
- Review the filing-fee rules.
- Choose the appropriate petition method.
- Prepare supporting evidence.
- Keep your filing confirmation and hearing information.
Lee County Property Taxes: Bill, Discounts & Payment
The Lee County Property Appraiser determines property values and exemptions. The Lee County Tax Collector prints, mails and collects the property-tax bill after the tax roll is certified.
| Payment Month | Regular Early-Payment Discount |
|---|---|
| November | 4% |
| December | 3% |
| January | 2% |
| February | 1% |
| March 31 | Full amount due |
| April 1 | Unpaid real-estate taxes become delinquent |
After opening this link
- Open the property-tax account search.
- Search the correct owner, address or account.
- Review the current balance and payment history.
- Check whether an early-payment discount applies.
- Save the official receipt if you pay online.
Use the Lee County Clerk for Official Recorded Property Documents
Lee County Official Records include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, certificates of title, judgments, lis pendens and other recorded documents. These records are separate from the appraisal record maintained by LeePA.
Search Lee County Official RecordsAfter opening this link
- Choose the Official Records search.
- Accept the official search disclaimer.
- Select the search type.
- Search the appropriate person, business or recording information.
- Verify the document type and recording date.
Lee County Tangible Personal Property Search & 2026 Filing Dates
LeePA maintains a separate tangible-personal-property database that can be searched by account number, STRAP, Folio ID, business name or street information.
April 1
Regular filing deadline for the DR-405 Tangible Personal Property Tax Return.
May 15
Lee County currently provides an automatic extension to May 15; written extension requests are no longer required for this extension.
After opening this link
- Choose account, STRAP, Folio, business name or address search.
- Open the matching business-property account.
- Review certified tax-roll values.
- Use the TPP filing pages for DR-405 requirements.
LeePA Public Records, Copy Costs & Online Privacy Requests
LeePA says most public-record information is available free through its website, but requested copies can carry statutory charges.
Single-Sided Copy
$0.15 per page for standard hard-copy documents up to legal size.
Double-Sided Copy
$0.20 per page for standard double-sided documents up to legal size.
Extensive Request
An additional service charge can apply when the request requires extensive staff time or data processing.
Can you remove property information from the LeePA website?
LeePA provides a courtesy-block process and statutory public-disclosure exemption procedures for qualifying circumstances. A courtesy block removes information from normal website display but does not necessarily make the underlying public record confidential.
Review LeePA Information Removal OptionsAfter opening this link
- Determine whether you need a courtesy block or statutory exemption.
- Review the documentation requirements.
- Complete the appropriate form.
- Submit it by an accepted method.
- Understand that website removal does not automatically make a public record confidential.
Property Research Differs Across Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres & Coastal Lee County
Fort Myers
Verify whether a parcel is inside the city or an unincorporated area before comparing tax obligations with nearby property.
Cape Coral
STRAP and GIS context are especially useful when researching platted lots, canal property and nearby parcels with similar street addresses.
Lehigh Acres
Vacant-land research often benefits from pairing the LeePA parcel record with GIS context rather than relying on owner or street information alone.
Bonita Springs & Estero
Municipal and taxing-district differences can affect taxable value calculations and the final tax bill.
Sanibel & Fort Myers Beach
For coastal property, appraisal records may need to be supplemented with separate flood, permitting, recorded-document and post-storm research.
Hurricane / Catastrophic Damage
LeePA provides a reporting route for hurricane or catastrophic-event damage. Property owners should report factual property-condition changes rather than assuming the appraisal record will update automatically.
Lee County Property Appraiser Address, Phone, Email & Hours
| Contact | Current Information |
|---|---|
| Physical Address | Melvin Morgan Constitutional Complex, 2480 Thompson Street, 4th Floor, Fort Myers, FL 33901 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 1546, Fort Myers, FL 33902 |
| Main Phone | 239-533-6100 |
| Fax | 239-533-6160 |
| Office Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM |
| Exemption Email | exemptions@leepa.org |
| TRIM Email | trim@leepa.org |
Map: Lee County Property Appraiser
Lee County Property Appraiser Property Search FAQs
1. How do I search Lee County property records for free?
Use the official Lee County Property Appraiser property search. It supports STRAP number, Folio ID, owner or company name, street address and property-description searches. LeePA states that most of its public-record information is freely available through its website.
2. What is a Lee County STRAP number?
A STRAP number is Lee County’s parcel identifier. It is one of the most precise ways to locate a specific real-property record and can also be useful when moving between appraisal, GIS and recorded-document systems.
3. Can I search Lee County property by owner name?
Yes. LeePA supports owner and company-name searches. The official search gives the example of entering an individual’s name last name first, such as SMITH JOHN.
4. Can I search Lee County property by deed or instrument number?
Yes. LeePA’s database includes a deed/recording-information search using instrument number, book/page, grantor or grantee. For the official recorded document itself, use the Lee County Clerk Official Records system.
5. What is the 2026 Lee County homestead exemption amount?
The base Florida homestead exemption is $25,000. For 2026, the inflation-adjusted additional homestead exemption can provide up to another $26,411 against eligible assessed value for applicable non-school taxes.
6. What is the 2026 Lee County senior exemption income limit?
Florida’s adjusted 2026 household-income limit for qualifying limited-income senior homestead exemptions is $38,686. The actual exemption amount depends on the participating Lee County taxing jurisdiction.
7. When is the 2026 Lee County property-value appeal deadline?
The Lee County Clerk lists September 11, 2026 as the deadline for timely 2026 value petitions following the August 17 TRIM mailing. Other petition types can use different deadlines, so verify the date for your specific issue.
8. Where do I pay Lee County property taxes?
Use the Lee County Tax Collector. LeePA determines appraisal values and exemptions but does not collect the property-tax bill. Taxes normally receive early-payment discounts from November through February and are due by March 31.
9. Where can I search Lee County deeds and liens?
Use the Lee County Clerk’s Official Records service for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, judgments and other recorded instruments. This is separate from the LeePA appraisal database.
10. Where is the Lee County Property Appraiser office?
The office is at the Melvin Morgan Constitutional Complex, 2480 Thompson Street, 4th Floor, Fort Myers, FL 33901. The main phone number is 239-533-6100, and current regular hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Official Sources Checked for This 2026 Lee County Search Guide
- Lee County Property Appraiser
- Official LeePA Property Data Search
- Lee County Homestead & Exemption Information
- Lee County Save Our Homes Portability
- LeePA Important Dates
- Lee County Tax Collector Property Taxes
- Lee County Value Adjustment Board Filing
- Lee County Clerk Official Records Search
- Florida Department of Revenue Property Tax Exemptions
Last factual review: September 11, 2026. Property values, exemption rules, deadlines, forms, fees, office hours and government web systems can change. Verify property-specific information with the responsible official office before filing, paying or appealing.