Cameron Property Records

Cameron County, Texas, consists of  17 cities. In Cameron County, TX, property records provide official documentation of land ownership and sale history. These public archives help protect property rights and facilitate real estate deals.

Cameron County property records present a comprehensive view of the local housing dynamics, reflecting a median home value of $122,612, a median monthly rent of $851, and a median household income of $48,706. As for property taxes, the county collects a median rate of 1.59% from property owners.

Property records in Cameron County, TX, are primarily maintained by the Clerk's Office Recordings Division. This division provides real property records like deeds, mortgages, title transfers, and personal property records such as liens and tax assessments.

To access these records, individuals can visit the Cameron County Clerk's Office in Brownsville during regular business hours. Alternatively, one can access property documents online using their  Official Records Search database. This system provides access to recent property records by giving the name of the grantor/grantee, the subdivision, or the specific document type or number.

Meanwhile, records dating from 1830-1968 are accessible through  Kofile. Kofile allows searching index books by grantor/grantee name and year range and access a document by providing volume and page information.

In Cameron County, TX, the fees for property records depend on the type of copy requested. Plain copies are $1 per page, certified copies incur a charge of $5, with an additional $1 per page, and authenticated copies carry a fee of $10, plus $1 per page.

To verify zoning information, contact the Cameron County Planning Department or the local zoning or planning office where the property is located. The department and local office can provide official zoning maps and codes for any property within the county and city limits, respectively.