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Commercial property for sale and lease in Inverness, FL

Inverness is the Citrus County seat and one of the county's two incorporated cities. The Census Bureau estimated 7,796 residents on July 1, 2025, on 8.046 square miles of land.[2][3] Here is what to know before you buy, sell or lease commercial property, office space or land in Inverness. This page is a guide to the market, not a listing of available properties.

Last updated · Published by Makayla Richardson, Commercial Real Estate Advisor

Why is Inverness a commercial center in Citrus County?

"Inverness was chosen as the permanent county seat in 1891," according to the Florida Division of Historical Resources.[4] The Citrus County Historical Society notes that "Both railroads opened depots in Inverness."[6] The City of Inverness says "The City of Inverness incorporated on March 6, 1919."[5]

The 1912 courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRIS 92000340).[12]

How many people live in Inverness, FL?

The Census Bureau estimated 7,796 residents in the City of Inverness on July 1, 2025, and 7,869 a year earlier. The city covers 8.046 square miles of land and 0.329 square miles of water.[2][3] For county-wide figures, see the Citrus County market outlook.

Commercial property for sale in Inverness, FL

Before you price a building or a lot in Inverness, gather the rent roll or lease terms, the operating costs and the full tax bill. The Florida Department of Revenue lists a City of Inverness levy alongside the county levies: the city adopted an operating millage of 7.5600 for fiscal year 2025-26, down from 7.6600, while the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners kept 6.9898.[7]

Operating millage, Inverness and Citrus County (Florida Department of Revenue, Table 1)
Taxing authority2024-252025-26
City of Inverness7.66007.5600
Citrus County BCC6.98986.9898

Office and retail space for lease in Inverness, FL

The City of Inverness runs a community redevelopment agency. "In 1990, the Inverness Community Redevelopment Agency (ICRA) was created by City Council encompassing 37 acres," and "In 2015, through additional findings of necessity the Community Redevelopment Area was expanded significantly," according to the city's annual report.[8] City Hall is at "212 W Main Street."[9] If you are leasing or renovating a storefront, ask the agency whether the address is inside the redevelopment area and what programs apply.

Commercial and industrial land near Inverness

Citrus County Economic Development lists the Holder Industrial Park "North of Inverness on U.S. 41," at the corner of U.S. Highway 41 and County Road 491, with "just over 550 acres." Its website, as checked on October 12, 2026, says "installation of wastewater infrastructure is on track for completion By August/September of 2026"; ask for the current status.[10]

At the Inverness Airport, the county approved "an $8.83 million construction contract for Phase 2" of the 75-acre Inverness Airport Business-Industrial Park, with completion "expected in the first quarter of 2027, according to county officials," the Citrus County Chronicle reported in December 2025.[11] If you are buying land for an industrial user, compare a private site with these public parks on utilities, timing and price.

Land for sale in Inverness Highlands

Inverness Highlands North and Inverness Highlands South are separate census-designated places in Citrus County, not part of the City of Inverness.[1] The Census Bureau's 2024 Gazetteer lists 2.006 square miles of land for Inverness Highlands North and 5.607 for Inverness Highlands South.[3] Ask the Citrus County Tax Collector which levies appear on the bill for a specific Highlands parcel. If you are comparing a lot in the Highlands with one inside the city, compare zoning, utilities and the full tax bill, not just the price.

What is near downtown Inverness?

Citrus County calls the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes the "largest freshwater system in Citrus County," and the Inverness Pool is one of its three main bodies.[13] If you are buying near the water, check flood and shoreline rules for the parcel.

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Questions people ask

Is Inverness the county seat of Citrus County, Florida?

Yes. A state historical marker says Inverness was chosen as the permanent county seat in 1891.

What is the city operating millage in Inverness, FL?

The City of Inverness adopted 7.5600 for fiscal year 2025-26 and the Citrus County BCC 6.9898, according to the Florida Department of Revenue. These are two levies on the bill, not the full tax rate.

Where is Inverness City Hall?

The City of Inverness lists City Hall at 212 W Main Street, Inverness, FL 34450.

Where is the Holder Industrial Park?

Citrus County Economic Development places it north of Inverness at U.S. Highway 41 and County Road 491, on just over 550 acres.

Sources

  1. 2020 place by county relationship file, Florida, U.S. Census Bureau, 2020. Accessed October 12, 2026.
  2. City and town population estimates, Vintage 2025 (Florida), U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025. Accessed October 12, 2026.
  3. 2024 Gazetteer Files, Florida places, U.S. Census Bureau, 2024. Accessed October 12, 2026.
  4. Old Citrus County Courthouse (Florida Historical Marker), Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. Accessed October 12, 2026.
  5. History, City of Inverness. Accessed October 12, 2026.
  6. The myth of the Cooter Pond railroad revisited, Citrus County Historical Society. Accessed October 12, 2026.
  7. Table 1, Comparison of Taxes Levied, Citrus County, Florida Department of Revenue, Fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26. Accessed October 12, 2026.
  8. Inverness Community Redevelopment Agency annual report 2017/2018, City of Inverness. Accessed October 12, 2026.
  9. Inverness Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Inverness. Accessed October 12, 2026.
  10. Citrus County Economic Development, Citrus County Economic Development. Accessed October 12, 2026.
  11. Phase 2 construction at Inverness Airport business park expected to begin early 2026, Citrus County Chronicle, December 22, 2025. Accessed October 12, 2026.
  12. Old Citrus County Courthouse, NRIS 92000340, National Park Service, NPGallery. Accessed October 12, 2026.
  13. Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners, Aquatic Services. Accessed October 12, 2026.