Winter Garden City Hall & Resources
City Resources — Winter Garden, FL
Winter Garden City Hall
Address: 300 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Website: City of Winter Garden
What it does: Building permits, business licenses/tax receipts, public records, and city meetings. Housed in a historic-inspired building, City Hall reflects Winter Garden’s blend of tradition and modern services.
Tax Assessor’s Office (Orange County Property Appraiser)
Address: 300 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Website: Orange County Property Appraiser
What it does: Assesses real and personal property, processes exemptions (e.g., Homestead), and maintains public records—aiming for fair, equitable valuations for all residents.
How this helps homeowners & buyers
Know your numbers: Assessment and exemption status influence your effective tax bill and net proceeds.
Plan your move: Permits and records clarify improvements, open permits, and compliance—key for smooth closings.
Data for pricing: Public records support CMAs and value strategy.
Need help interpreting records or taxes for a sale or purchase? Angela Rodriguez can review your parcel data and factor it into a precise pricing plan.
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City & County Resources — Winter Garden, FL (Homeowners & Buyers Guide)
Planning & Zoning Department
Address: 300 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
What it does: Reviews site plans, rezones, variances, and land-use changes to ensure projects align with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Why it matters: Setbacks, FAR/lot coverage, and use restrictions can affect remodels, pools, ADUs, and new builds—key for buyers planning improvements and sellers verifying compliance.
City Clerk’s Office
Address: 300 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
What it does: Custodian of public records, ordinances, resolutions, meeting agendas/minutes; administers municipal elections and public notices.
Why it matters: Access disclosures, permits, and official actions that impact neighborhood rules, zoning updates, or future development.
Department of Parks & Recreation
Address: 310 N. Dillard Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
What it does: Manages parks, trails, fields, community centers, programs, and special events.
Why it matters: Proximity to parks, the West Orange Trail, and recreation programming boosts lifestyle appeal and long-term value.
Building Inspection Department
Address: 300 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
What it does: Issues permits, reviews plans, and conducts inspections for residential/commercial projects; enforces building and safety codes.
Why it matters: Open/expired permits and unpermitted work can delay closings. Verifying permit history protects buyers and helps sellers prep pre-listing.
Highways Division (Public Works)
Address: 300 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
What it does: Maintains roads, sidewalks, signage, street sweeping, drainage/stormwater, and right-of-way repairs.
Why it matters: Street conditions, curb/sidewalk repairs, and drainage upgrades affect insurance, accessibility, and neighborhood desirability.
Probate Court (Orange County Clerk of Courts)
Address: 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
What it does: Handles wills, estates, guardianships, and related proceedings.
Why it matters: For inherited properties, probate timelines and documentation impact marketability, pricing strategy, and closing schedules.
Florida Department of Health in Orange County
Address: 807 W. Morse Boulevard, Winter Park, FL 32789
What it does: Immunizations, health screenings, environmental health, and community health programs.
Why it matters: Septic, water quality, and environmental health items can arise during inspections or insurance underwriting.
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We’ll request the right documents, flag issues early, and align your plan with Winter Garden requirements.