Mendocino County, CA Property Records
Property records in Mendocino, California document key information about real estate within the county, including ownership history, parcel numbers, assessed values, property tax details, legal descriptions, maps, transfers, liens, and recorded deeds. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, and real estate professionals who need to verify ownership, review assessment data, confirm boundaries, or understand a property’s transaction history.
Official Mendocino property records are maintained by Mendocino County offices, primarily the Assessor and the Recorder functions within the county government. Users can access records, assessment information, and related services through the county’s official Assessor-Clerk-Recorder resources for Mendocino property records. For certified copies or detailed recorded documents, users may need to contact the county office directly or follow its procedures for in-person, mail, or online requests.
Mendocino County, CA Property Records & Statistics
Mendocino County has a median rent of $1,191, slightly below the California median of $1,260 and well above the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 34.95% of occupied homes, a little higher than the state's 33.49% and far above the national 21.81%.
The median home value is $558,300, higher than the state median of $403,775 and more than three times the national median of $173,750. The county's median property tax rate of 0.66% is under the state rate of 0.69% and the national rate of 0.74%, so the rate is modest even though values are high.
Median household income is $61,500, below the state's $78,109.75 and the national $65,108. Unemployment is 5.29%, notably higher than the state's 3.72% and the national 2.87%.
Together, the figures show a county where home prices are well above what typical local incomes would suggest, with a relatively soft job market and a comparatively large renter population.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Mendocino
Mendocino County property records span tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 61,961 total parcels, with tax records covering 90.85% of the population, along with 196,168 deed records and 91,028 mortgage records. Valuation data is available for 19,420 properties, last updated August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 61,961 |
| Residential Parcels | 42,131 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,738 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 90.85% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 196,168 |
| Mortgage Records | 91,028 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 19,420 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 30,076 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records trace a mortgage after it has been recorded. An assignment shows that a loan was passed from one lender to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed.
Mendocino County has 86,258 assignment and release records, including 12,123 assignment documents, 74,045 release documents, and 90 other documents. All were recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 29, 2025.
Researchers, buyers, and owners can use these records to see who has held a mortgage on a property, confirm that older loans were released, and find mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Mendocino County, CA Property Records
Mendocino County property records are managed by the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, whose office holds assessment data and recorded documents for the county's 61,961 parcels. Deeds have been recorded since January 1, 1989, and mortgages since February 1, 1989.
To look up recorded documents, use the Mendocino County land records search. For general information on assessment and other services, visit the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder office page, and for recording requirements and copies, see the County Recorder page.
Start with the property address, owner name, or parcel number. Review the results, then open the document that matches your property and note its type and recording date.
The office is at 501 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 707-234-6823 if you need help finding a record.
Taxes on a parcel can be looked up and paid through the Treasurer-Tax Collector's public access tax lookup, and parcel boundaries and zoning appear on the county's Zoning Web Map.
Mendocino Registrar of Deeds
The Mendocino County Probate Office is located at 501 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, CA, 95482 and can be reached at 707-234-6823. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through mendocinocounty.org or the official website mendocinocounty.org.
Mendocino County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Mendocino County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Mendocino County property records by address?
Use the Mendocino County land records search and enter the address or related name. If the address does not return a match, try a shorter version or call the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder at 707-234-6823 for help locating the parcel.
How can I find property owners in Mendocino County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds, which you can find through the land records search. Search by property or name and open the most recent deed. The county has deed records back to January 1, 1989. Staff at 707-234-6823 can also help.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Mendocino County?
The Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder sets assessed values. The county's most recent assessment year is 2024. Visit the office page for assessor services, or call 707-234-6823 with the address or parcel number to ask about a specific property's assessment.
Where can I find Mendocino County property tax bills and payment records?
The Treasurer-Tax Collector's public access tax lookup finds a bill by parcel number, situs address or account number, and it is also where current secured, supplemental and unsecured bills are paid. The office is at 501 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, and answers billing questions at 707-234-6875.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Mendocino County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other documents are searchable through the Mendocino County land records. For recording information and copies, see the County Recorder page or visit 501 Low Gap Road in Ukiah.
Where can I access Mendocino County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county's Zoning Web Map displays assessor parcel numbers, zoning districts and general plan classifications, and the Planning and Building Services County Maps page lists printed maps. These are reference tools, not legal surveys.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Mendocino County?
Planning and Building Services issues construction permits and handles zoning. See its Planning & Building Services page for permit applications, which can be submitted digitally, and use the Zoning Web Map to check a parcel's district. The main line is 707-234-6650.
How can I create a list of property owners in Mendocino County?
The county's search tools work best for single properties. To compile a list, look up deeds one parcel at a time through the land records search. For a bulk request, call 707-234-6823 and ask what the office can provide and whether fees apply.