Erath Property Records

Erath County, Texas, has two cities: Stephenville and Dublin. In Erath County, TX, property records are official archives that catalog real estate ownership and transactions, crucial for legal clarity and economic stability.

Erath County property records offer a glimpse into the socio-economic status through three key indicators: $254,033 median home value, $1,001 median rent cost, and $74,106 median household income. Concerning property taxes, Erath County's rate is set at 1.33%.

Property records in Erath County, TX, are primarily handled by the  County Clerk. The Clerk maintains and preserves real estate-related documents such as deeds, liens, mortgages, plats, and leases, archived according to name, recording date, legal description, document type, and book and page number, and eventually archived in physical and digital formats.

Erath County property instruments are indexed and accessible through the  Clerk & Recorder's Web. This online system provides an 'Official Records Document Search' for certified documents from 1850 to the present. Additionally, it offers a 'Historical Index Search' for older records, including historical indexes for grantors and grantees from 1778-1864 (Burnt Deed Books), 1864-1910, and 1910-1944.

For those who prefer or require physical access to property records, the County Clerk's Office provides an alternative. The office is located at Annex III, 222 E. College St., Stephenville, TX, and allows individuals to access and retrieve property records on-site.

Obtaining property records in Erath County incurs a $1 per page fee for in-office copies, with a $5 certification fee for certified copies. Documents from outside sources are charged at $0.25 each.

To verify zoning information for properties in Erath County, the local planning/zoning offices with jurisdiction over the property's location should be consulted. For further details, the Land Development Department can be contacted at jgardner@co.erath.tx.us. They oversee the application of development and subdivision regulations within the county.