Inyo County, CA Property Records
Property records in Inyo, California provide official information about real estate ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax-related details, transfers, deeds, liens, and other recorded documents. These records are useful for confirming property ownership, researching sales history, reviewing legal descriptions, preparing for real estate transactions, and understanding assessment or taxation details.
Users can access official Inyo property records through Inyo County government offices, including the Assessor for parcel and valuation information and the Clerk-Recorder for recorded documents such as deeds and liens. For official resources and department guidance, visit the county’s official property records page.
Inyo County, CA Property Records & Statistics
Inyo County has a median rent of $972, compared with $1,260 across California and $840.25 nationally. Rent in the county runs below the state figure and above the national figure, a gap that reflects how much housing costs here differ from the rest of the state. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 28.88% of occupied homes, against 33.49% statewide and 21.81% across the country, so owner-occupants make up a larger part of the market than they do in California overall.
The median home value in Inyo County is $238,800, below California's $403,775 and above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 0.7%, higher than the state rate of 0.69% and lower than the national rate of 0.74%. For owners, that combination sets the price of buying a home and the yearly cost of holding it.
Median household income is $61,761, below the state figure of $78,109.75 and below the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.03% compares with 3.72% in California and 2.87% nationally, so the local job market is stronger than the state's and stronger than the nation's.
Taken together, the figures give a clear view of local housing costs, property values, taxes, income, and employment in Inyo County.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Inyo
Records for Inyo County span assessor parcels, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. There are 15,964 total parcels on the rolls, with 10,003 residential and 683 commercial parcels, and tax record coverage reaches 79.26% of the population under the 2025 assessment year. The recorder holds 46,800 deed records and 11,311 mortgage records, while 4,371 properties carry valuation data, most recently updated August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 15,964 |
| Residential Parcels | 10,003 |
| Commercial Parcels | 683 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 79.26% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 46,800 |
| Mortgage Records | 11,311 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 4,371 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 932 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows that a mortgage was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Inyo County has 14,400 assignment and release records available for research. They include 1,678 assignment documents recorded from January 10, 2005 through August 27, 2025, and 12,715 release documents recorded from September 1, 2001 through August 26, 2025, along with 7 other documents.
Researchers use these records to follow the life of a loan on a property. They can confirm that a past mortgage was released, see which lender took over a loan, and identify liens that may remain open, which is useful when preparing for a purchase, a sale, or a refinance. The recording dates also make it easier to focus on documents filed during a particular period in a property's history.
How to Search Inyo County, CA Property Records
The Inyo County Clerk-Recorder is the main starting point for Inyo County property records. Its records include deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and foreclosure filings, tied to the county's 15,964 parcels, and you can search them online, call the office, or visit in person.
To look up recorded documents, use the Inyo County official records search, the online portal for searching official records. For background on the office and its services, visit the Inyo County Clerk-Recorder website.
For valuations, see the Inyo County Assessor; to pay a bill, use the Inyo County Treasurer-Tax Collector page; for maps, open the Inyo County public GIS maps.
You can also reach the office in person at 168 N. Edwards Street, Independence, CA 93526, or by phone at 760-878-0224. It is open Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
A search usually goes best with the owner name, property address, or recording details in hand. Start with a broad search, narrow it using the date or document type, and open the result that matches your property. For older or missing documents, contact the office by phone.
Inyo Registrar of Deeds
The Inyo County Probate Office is located at 168 N. Edwards Street, Independence, CA, 93526 and can be reached at 760-878-0224. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through inyococa-web.tylerhost.net or the official website inyocounty.us.
Inyo County Clerk-Recorder
Inyo County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Inyo County property records by address?
Use the Inyo County official records search to look for recorded documents connected to an address. Try the street name and number first, then shorten the entry if nothing appears. For help locating a specific property, call the Inyo County Clerk-Recorder at 760-878-0224 during business hours.
How can I find property owners in Inyo County?
Ownership is shown in recorded deeds, which you can search through the Inyo County official records search. Search by name or property details and review the most recent deed for the parcel. For help confirming current ownership, call the Inyo County Clerk-Recorder at 760-878-0224 or visit the office at 168 N. Edwards Street, Independence, CA 93526.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Inyo County?
Property values are kept by the Inyo County Assessor. Staff can help with a specific parcel, and the Assessor's page lists office contact details. The Clerk-Recorder, at 760-878-0224, can answer questions about recorded documents behind a transfer.
Where can I find Inyo County property tax bills and payment records?
Secured, unsecured and supplemental bills can be paid on the Treasurer-Tax Collector's online payment portal; see the Inyo County Treasurer-Tax Collector page for details. The office is at 168 N. Edwards Street, Independence, phone 760-878-0312.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Inyo County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents can be searched through the Inyo County official records search. For copies or recording requirements, visit the Inyo County Clerk-Recorder at 168 N. Edwards Street, Independence, CA 93526. The office is open Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and can be reached at 760-878-0224.
Where can I access Inyo County parcel maps and GIS information?
Inyo County's public GIS maps include a parcel map for parcel-level data and a separate address map. Both open in the county's online map viewer.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Inyo County?
Planning applications and fee information are listed on the Inyo County Planning Department page, and construction permits are covered under the Public Works permits page. Cities handle their own permits inside city limits.
How can I create a list of property owners in Inyo County?
The Inyo County official records search supports record-by-record searches, which can be used to build a list one property at a time. For larger or bulk requests, call the Inyo County Clerk-Recorder at 760-878-0224 to ask what is available.