Covington County, AL Property Records
Property records in Covington, Alabama provide essential information about real estate located in Covington County, including parcel ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax details, sales history, plats, deeds, and other recorded land documents. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, lenders, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, reviewing tax obligations, or researching a property’s history.
Official Covington property records are typically maintained by county offices such as the Revenue Commissioner for assessment and tax information and the Probate Office for recorded deeds, mortgages, and related land documents. Users can begin their search through the county’s official online resources, including the Covington property records page, or contact the appropriate county office for certified copies and assistance.
Covington County, AL Property Records & Statistics
Covington County is a low-cost housing market with lower incomes and a relatively high unemployment rate. Median rent is $692, below the Alabama median of $722 and well under the national median of $840.25, so renting is affordable by state and national standards.
The median home value is $112,200, under the state's $122,900 and far below the national $173,750. The median property tax rate is 0.24%, less than Alabama's 0.33% and about a third of the national 0.74%, giving owners a small annual tax bill.
Median household income is $43,594, lower than the state median of $50,535.50 and the national $65,108. Low incomes help explain the low rents and values, and they mean housing costs can still take a meaningful share of household budgets.
The unemployment rate is 3.83%, above Alabama's 2.71% and the national 2.87%, pointing to a softer job market. Renter-occupied housing makes up 23.93% of homes, higher than the state's 20.69% and the national 21.81%, so rentals form a somewhat larger share of the Covington County market.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Covington
Covington County's assessor data includes 31,576 total parcels, with 16,022 residential parcels and 969 commercial parcels, and tax records covering 85.84% of the population. The recorder lists 34,077 deed records and 18,030 mortgage records, and foreclosure data shows 1,461 Notice of Trustee Sale records.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 31,576 |
| Residential Parcels | 16,022 |
| Commercial Parcels | 969 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 85.84% of the population |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 34,077 |
| Mortgage Records | 18,030 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 15,433 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1,461 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. Assignments show a loan being transferred to a new holder, while releases show that a loan was paid off and the lien on the property was cleared.
Covington County has 27,395 total records of this kind, including 2,537 assignment documents and 24,828 release documents, plus 30 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 3, 2005 to September 3, 2025, and releases from March 28, 2001 to September 4, 2025.
Buyers, title researchers, and owners use these records to confirm that old liens were removed, identify the current loan holder, and understand a property's financing history. Recorded documents can be explored through the Covington County Probate records page.
How to Search Covington County, AL Property Records
Covington County property records include parcel and assessment data, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation figures, and foreclosure notices. You can generally search by owner name, property address, or parcel number, and results can show ownership, assessment year, transfers, and liens.
The Covington County Probate Office records page is the official starting point for recorded documents. Recording paperwork is available on the forms page, and the office accepts documents electronically through its eRecording option. The office is at 1 N Court Square in Andalusia, AL 36420, open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and can be reached at 334-428-2518 or 334-428-2519.
To search, gather the owner name or property address, open the records page, and follow the search options listed. Narrow results by date and open the document to see the parties and recording details.
Deeds in the data run from January 3, 2006 to August 22, 2025, and mortgages cover the same period.
Covington Registrar of Deeds
The Covington County Probate Office is located at 1 N Court Square, Andalusia, AL, 36420 and can be reached at 334-428-2518/2519. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website covingtonprobateoffice.com.
Covington County Probate Office
Covington County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Covington County property records by address?
Start on the Covington County Probate records page and look up recorded documents tied to the property. Searching by owner name is often easiest. For help matching an address to a deed, call 334-428-2518 or 334-428-2519.
How can I find property owners in Covington County?
Owners are named on deeds recorded with the Probate Office. Use the records page to search, or visit 1 N Court Square in Andalusia and ask staff to help find the owner of a property.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Covington County?
The latest assessment year in the data is 2024. The Alabama Department of Revenue's county appraisal and assessment offices page points to the Covington County office that handles values. The Probate Office at 334-428-2518 can also direct your question.
Where can I find Covington County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are handled by county tax offices rather than the recorder. Use the Alabama Department of Revenue directory to find the Covington County contact, or call 334-428-2518 and ask the Probate Office which office issues bills.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Covington County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other instruments are recorded by the Covington County Probate Office. See the records page and the forms page. Deed records in the data run from January 3, 2006 to August 22, 2025.
Where can I access Covington County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS information are typically kept by the county's assessment office. Find the Covington County contact through the Alabama Department of Revenue directory. The county has 31,576 parcels. You can also call 334-428-2518 to ask where maps are available.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Covington County?
Permits and zoning are usually handled by local building or planning offices. Call the Probate Office at 334-428-2518 for direction to the correct department, and confirm the requirements for your Covington County property before starting a project.
How can I create a list of property owners in Covington County?
No downloadable owner list is provided in the data. You can compile one by reviewing recorded deeds through the records page. With 31,576 parcels in the county, call 334-428-2518 to ask what bulk requests are available.