An important part of understanding your real estate investment is understanding the local government rules and regulations by which it is affected. Stay informed. Click on a link below for more information.

1. The City of Alachua Official Web site
2. The City of Gainesville Official Web site
3. The City of Ocala Official Web site

Property Appraisal/Taxes
1. The Florida Property Appraiser Guide: This site provides access to land records maintained by individual County Property Appraiser's Office. It also provides localized information about the fundamentals of appraising in any county.
2. Florida Property Appraisers: This site provides a list of county appraisers and their information.
3. Alachua County Growth Management Department Web site
4. Alachua County Appraiser's Office: Provides users instant access to county property records, possible tax exemptions and other appraisal-related information.
5. Columbia County Building and Zoning Web site: This site provides a list of building and zoning regulations.
6. Columbia County Property Appraisers: Provides users instant access to county property records, possible tax exemptions and other appraisal-related information.
7. Marion County Property Appraiser

Utilities
1. Florida Department of Environmental Resources
2. Alachua County Public Works Web site
3. Alachua County Environmental Protection Web site
4. Columbia County Public Works Web site

Safety
1. Alachua County Sheriff's Office
2. Suwannee County Sheriff's Office
3. Columbia County Sheriff's Office
4. Marion County Sheriff's Office