Colusa County, CA Property Records
Property records in Colusa, California document key information about real estate within the city and surrounding Colusa County. These records may include parcel ownership, assessed values, property tax details, legal descriptions, parcel maps, sales history, and recorded documents such as deeds or liens. They are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, estimate property taxes, review boundaries, or understand a property’s history.
Official Colusa property information is maintained by Colusa County offices, including the Assessor for parcel and valuation details and the Clerk-Recorder for recorded documents. Users can access government-maintained resources through the county’s website, including the Colusa property records information provided by the Colusa County Assessor’s Office.
Colusa County, CA Property Records & Statistics
Colusa County has housing costs below California averages in most respects. The median rent is $1,138, under the state median of $1,260 but above the national $840.25. The median home value of $349,400 is lower than California's $403,775 and still well above the national $173,750.
The median property tax rate of 0.68% is a hair below the state rate of 0.69% and under the national 0.74%, so owners pay slightly less in tax than typical.
Household income is more modest. The county median of $62,625 trails both the state's $78,109.75 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 4.02% is higher than the state's 3.72% and the national 2.87%, reflecting the influence of agricultural employment in the Sacramento Valley.
Renter-occupied housing makes up 33.46% of homes, almost identical to the state figure of 33.49% and well above the national 21.81%. In short, Colusa County offers lower prices than the state average, but incomes are lower and unemployment is higher, and the share of renters closely matches California overall. For researchers and buyers, the figures show a county where housing is more affordable than the state average, but wages are lower and the labor market is tighter than elsewhere. The renter share of 33.46% indicates a rental market as active as California's overall.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Colusa
The Colusa County record set includes parcel and assessment data, recorded deeds, mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure records. There are 15,351 total parcels, made up of 7,794 residential and 715 commercial parcels, and tax records account for 90.64% of the population in the 2025 assessment year. The county also has 65,848 deeds and 19,767 mortgages on record, plus valuation data for 5,359 properties as of August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 15,351 |
| Residential Parcels | 7,794 |
| Commercial Parcels | 715 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 90.64% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 65,848 |
| Mortgage Records | 19,767 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 5,359 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 6,564 |
Assignment and Release Records
When a lender sells or transfers a mortgage, an assignment is recorded, and when the debt is repaid, a release is recorded. Together these documents form the paper trail of a loan after the original mortgage is filed.
Colusa County's collection holds 22,582 assignment and release records, including 3,270 assignment documents and 19,288 release documents, plus 24 other documents. Assignments are available from January 12, 2005 through August 22, 2025, and releases from April 12, 1996 through August 15, 2025.
The records are useful when you need to confirm that a lien has been cleared or identify the current holder of a loan. Home buyers, sellers, attorneys, and title researchers rely on them to verify a property's mortgage history and to find loans that may still be open before a transaction closes.
How to Search Colusa County, CA Property Records
For Colusa County, recorded real estate documents such as deeds and mortgages are held by the Colusa County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar. These records show who owns a property, how it was transferred, and which loans or liens have been recorded against it. Together these records cover the county's 15,351 parcels and 65,848 recorded deeds.
For office information, services, and instructions, visit the Colusa County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar website. Recording and request forms are available on the Colusa County Recorder forms page.
For parcels and values, use the Assessor's Colusa County ParcelQuest search. Taxes are covered on the Colusa County Tax Payments page, and permits on the Colusa County Building Permits page.
The office is located at 546 Jay Street, Colusa, CA 95932 and can be reached at 530-458-0500 and is open Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM for in-person requests. Staff can help if you cannot find a document online.
Online searches generally let you filter by name, document type, and recording date, and results typically show the recording date, document type, and the parties named in each filing. Opening a record lets you review the document details and request copies when needed.
Before you search, have the owner name, property address, or document type ready. Start with the most complete details you have, review the results, and open the document that matches your property. If a record does not appear, try variations of the name or a wider date range, or contact the office directly.
Colusa Registrar of Deeds
The Colusa County Probate Office is located at 546 Jay Street, Colusa, CA, 95932 and can be reached at 530-458-0500. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website countyofcolusa.org.
Colusa County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar
Colusa County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Colusa County property records by address?
Property address lookups usually begin with the Colusa County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar website. Recorded documents can then be reviewed through the Colusa County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar website to find deeds tied to the address. Staff at the Colusa County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar can assist at 530-458-0500 if the address does not return a match. Having the street address and owner name ready makes searching faster.
How can I find property owners in Colusa County?
The most reliable way to identify an owner is the latest recorded deed. Search for it in the Colusa County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar website, or ask the Colusa County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar by calling 530-458-0500 for guidance on locating the right document. Searching by owner name, date range, or document type often gives the best results.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Colusa County?
The Assessor's office publishes value notices and parcel information through ParcelQuest for Colusa County, which the county's Assessor page links to. The Assessor is at 547 Market Street, Suite 101, Colusa, and the phone is 530-458-0450.
Where can I find Colusa County property tax bills and payment records?
Bills are paid through the Treasurer-Tax Collector, and the Colusa County Tax Payments page explains online payment by card or e-check. The office is at 547 Market Street, Suite 111, Colusa, phone 530-458-0440. Keep your parcel number ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Colusa County?
Use the Colusa County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar website to find deeds and other recorded documents. You can also visit the Colusa County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar at 546 Jay Street, Colusa, CA 95932 or call 530-458-0500. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Copies of recorded documents may be available for a fee; staff can explain how to request them.
Where can I access Colusa County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Assessor's ParcelQuest maps for Colusa County let you search by APN or address and view parcel maps. The Colusa County Assessor page has more on assessment services. Maps are for reference and do not replace a professional land survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Colusa County?
Building permit applications for Colusa County are submitted through the county's online permit portal; portal help is at 530-458-0480. The Colusa County Building Permits page lists the Building Department at 1213 Market Street, 530-458-0481. Planning reviews zoning and setbacks at 530-458-0480.
How can I create a list of property owners in Colusa County?
Lists of owners are not generally built from the recorder's search tools, which are designed for individual lookups. For a larger request, call the Colusa County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar at 530-458-0500 to ask about options, or review the Colusa County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar website for request information. Larger or recurring requests may require a written request, so ask staff how to proceed.