Good decisions about a home start with good information. This page points you to the most useful starting points on Joviland and to the kinds of official public sources that buyers, sellers and new residents in Citrus County often check. We are an independent guide, not a realtor, lender or government office, so always confirm details with the official source or a licensed professional.
Start here on Joviland
- Buying a Home and Selling a Home: the general process, stage by stage.
- Home Staging: preparing a house for photos and showings.
- Citrus County at a Glance: towns, communities, springs and parks.
- All Guides: every reading guide in one list.
- Questions to Ask Any Agent: a checklist to bring to interviews.
Official public sources worth knowing
County property records
The Citrus County Property Appraiser publishes property ownership, sales and parcel map information online. Buyers use it to see a parcel's boundaries and recorded sales history; sellers use it to check that their own records are accurate. If something looks wrong, contact the appraiser's office directly.
Flood maps and flood insurance
FEMA flood maps, viewable at the FEMA Flood Map Service Center, show how likely an area is to flood. FEMA also notes that most homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage and that flood coverage is a separate policy. Our Flood Zones, Explained guide walks through the basics.
Hurricane season
NOAA's National Hurricane Center describes the Atlantic hurricane season as running from June 1 to November 30. For home preparation ideas, read Getting a Home Hurricane-Ready.
State parks and wildlife refuges
Florida State Parks and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manage several of the county's best-known outdoor places, including Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Crystal River Preserve State Park and Three Sisters Springs within the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Check the managing agency's own website for current hours, fees and rules before you go.
Tips for using any source
- Note the date a record or map was last updated.
- Cross-check important facts in more than one place.
- Keep copies of anything you rely on for a decision.
- Ask a licensed professional to explain anything legal or financial.
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