Harris County, Texas Property Records

Harris County, Texas, is home to 34 incorporated cities located wholly or partially within its bounds. Property records in Harris County, TX, contain information about property ownership, transactions, loans, taxes, and specific property details.

Based on information extracted from Harris County property records, the county has a median home value of $281,535 and a median rent cost of $1,327 against the median household earning of $76,371. The records also reveal that the county levies a median property tax of 1.59% of a property's assessed fair market value.

The Information Governance and Records Management "Helping Harris County Agencies Serve You" is the central repository for Harris County, TX property records, but several offices keep them.

Property deeds filed in the county are available through the Harris County Clerk's website. Images of their records from November 01, 1960, are available online. Other property records that the County Clerk maintains include mortgages, leases, foreclosures, and plats. Meanwhile, tax statements, receipts, and related records can be accessed via the Harris County Tax Assessor's website.

In the Harris County Clerk's Office, the fee for property records such as property deeds ranges from $1 for a plain paper copy to $5 + $1 for a certified paper copy. Fees for certified 24" x 36" maps and condominium records are $15 per sheet, while plain paper copies are $10 each.

For those needing information on the appraisal records or the current fair market value of a specific property in the county, contact the Harris Central Appraisal District. Aside from directly contacting the office, they can provide this information through a property search on their website. To access their records, interested individuals must provide the account number, property address, and owner's name.

To verify zoning information, consult the Harris County Planning and Community Development Department or contact the local planning and zoning department in the municipality where the property resides. The zoning administrator at the relevant office maintains updated zoning maps and land use records for parcels within their jurisdictions in the county.