Dallas County, Texas Property Records

Dallas County, Texas, is home to 31 cities. In Dallas County, TX, property records contain information about land and buildings within the county boundaries. Recent Dallas County property records show a median home value of $327,274 and a median rent contribution of $1,429 from county residents.

The archives also reported that households in the county earn a median income of $77,883, while homeowners contend with a median real estate tax rate of 1.65% based on their property assessments.

The Recording Division of the Dallas County Clerk is the central entity responsible for maintaining property records in Dallas County, TX. It records explicitly and archives all real estate transactions and related documents like deeds, liens, releases, and plat records.

Individuals can access property records such as mortgages and deeds in person, by mail, email, fax, or online. Many records of the Dallas County Clerk can be searched online through the electronic records system called Official Records Search.

In this system, users can look up records by searching for grantor/grantee names, subdivisions, document types, or document numbers. For more advanced research, an advanced search option is also available with additional filters and criteria.

Dallas County, TX, recording fees differ depending on the document type. Standard filing fees for property records in Dallas County range from $5 per page to $60 for large format maps and plats. Additional fees apply for extra services.

For information on the present appraisal value of a property in the county, contact the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD). They use mass appraisal techniques and standardized procedures to assess properties as of January 1 annually. When contacting DCAD for appraisal information, make sure to provide specific property details, such as street address.

For properties in the City of Dallas, zoning information can be verified on the city's website, dallascityhall.com, by visiting the Planning and Urban Design office at Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla, 1FN, Dallas, TX 75201, calling 214-671-8900, or emailing pud@dallascityhall.com. Other cities in Dallas County, Texas, have their own planning departments.