Hockley Property Records

Hockley County, Texas, incorporates six cities. In Hockley County, TX, property records define parcel boundaries and ownership history. Relying on these official records resolves disputes and allows the conveying of clear titles in real estate transactions.

Recent Hockley County property records show a median home value of $112,680 and a median rent cost of $837 against the median household earning of $58,064. The records also reveal that the county levies a median property tax of 1.32% of a property's assessed fair market value.

The County Clerk is the sole office entrusted with maintaining property records in Hockley County, TX. It oversees a range of land documents, including deeds, liens, and mortgages. To access these records, interested individuals can visit the County Clerk's office in person at 802 Houston Street, Suite 213, Levelland, TX 79336.

Alternatively, the public can remotely access the official records through the Official Records Search and Public Records Online Search platforms. These interfaces enable seamless record retrieval by employing criteria like grantor/grantee name, document type, document number, recording date, legal description, and book and page reference.

Obtaining copies of property records in Hockley County has fees that vary based on certification and the type of document requested. Uncertified copies cost $1 per page, while certified copies require a $5 certification fee on top of the per-page fee. Meanwhile, plat copies up to 11" x 17" charges a flat fee of $5.

To verify zoning information in Hockley County, contact the city planning and zoning officials where the property is located. These officials, responsible for land use and zoning within their jurisdiction, can assist landowners in clarifying the designation of specific parcels and determining if proposed projects comply with zoning codes and ordinances.