Plumas County, CA Property Records
Property records in Plumas, California document important details about land and real estate within Plumas County. These records may include deeds, parcel numbers, ownership history, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, plats, maps, liens, and recorded transfers. They are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, researchers, attorneys, and lenders who need to verify ownership, review property boundaries, confirm tax obligations, or investigate a property’s transaction history.
Users can access official Plumas property records through county government offices, including the Assessor for valuation and parcel information and the Clerk-Recorder for recorded documents such as deeds and liens. To begin, visit the county’s official property records resources or contact the appropriate Plumas County office for guidance on searches, copies, and fees.
Plumas County, CA Property Records & Statistics
Plumas County is a more affordable market than California as a whole. The median rent is $956.50, compared with $1,260 statewide, though it is still above the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 25.96% of occupied homes, lower than the state figure of 33.49% but higher than the national share of 21.81%.
The median home value is $292,600, well under the California median of $403,775 and above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.67% is slightly below both the state rate of 0.69% and the national rate of 0.74%, which keeps the ongoing cost of owning a home modest.
Incomes and employment tell a different story. The median household income is $71,125, below the state's $78,109.75 but above the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 5.27%, noticeably higher than the 3.72% recorded in California and the 2.87% nationally.
Overall, the figures describe a lower-cost rural housing market with moderate incomes, a light tax rate and a labor market that is softer than state and national averages.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Plumas
Plumas County property records cover assessor parcels, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data and foreclosure filings. The county has 25,731 total parcels with tax records covering 90.5% of the population, along with 94,421 deed records and 33,069 mortgage records. Valuation data covers 11,350 properties and was last updated on August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 25,731 |
| Residential Parcels | 20,718 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,515 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 90.5% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 94,421 |
| Mortgage Records | 33,069 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 11,350 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 12,914 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents a transfer of the loan from one lender or holder to another, while a release documents that the debt was satisfied and the lien removed.
Plumas County has 33,952 assignment and release records. They include 5,295 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 11, 2025, and 28,615 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 21, 2025, plus 42 other documents.
These records help property researchers see who has held a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers and title researchers can use them to confirm that past liens were cleared and to follow how a loan moved between lenders over time.
How to Search Plumas County, CA Property Records
Property records in Plumas County are kept by the Plumas County Clerk-Recorder at 520 Main Street in Quincy. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and its records include deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases and foreclosure filings for the county's 25,731 parcels.
The Plumas County Clerk-Recorder division page is the main official resource, with information about the office, recording services and how to request copies of recorded documents. Recording forms and related paperwork are collected on the Forms and Vital Records page.
To look up a property, gather the owner's name, the street address or the parcel number. Contact the Recorder with those details to find the deed or mortgage you need, and check the grantor and grantee names to confirm the transfer. Documents recorded since January 1993 are the most complete.
Online search tools are not listed in the county's data, so for a specific document the simplest approach is to phone the office at 530-283-6218 and ask staff to help with a search or a copy request.
Plumas Registrar of Deeds
The Plumas County Probate Office is located at 520 Main Street, Quincy, CA, 95971 and can be reached at 530-283-6218. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website plumascounty.us.
Plumas County Clerk-Recorder
Plumas County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Plumas County property records by address?
Recorded documents are held by the Plumas County Clerk-Recorder. Call 530-283-6218 or visit 520 Main Street, Quincy, with the property address and staff can help locate deeds and mortgages. General information is on the Clerk-Recorder division page. The office is open weekdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How can I find property owners in Plumas County?
Owners appear on the recorded deed that transferred title. Ask the Clerk-Recorder at 530-283-6218 to help search by property address or parcel number, then check the grantee named on the deed. Staff can also explain how to request a copy of the document.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Plumas County?
Assessed values come from the county assessor. Search by parcel on the Plumas County parcel search page; the county's data shows an assessment year of 2025 and a last assessor update of August 1, 2025.
Where can I find Plumas County property tax bills and payment records?
Use the county's public tax inquiry and payments portal to look up a bill and pay it. Have your parcel number handy, and note that older years are searchable too, so choose the current roll year.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Plumas County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are kept by the Clerk-Recorder at 520 Main Street, Quincy. Visit the Clerk-Recorder division page for services, or use the forms page for request paperwork. Deed records in the county run from January 15, 1993, to August 29, 2025.
Where can I access Plumas County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Plumas County GIS Maps and Data page links to an interactive parcel map and downloadable data, and the GIS Division answers questions at 530-283-6420. The county has 25,731 parcels, so a parcel number helps.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Plumas County?
Building permit applications are on the county's permit applications page. Zoning questions go to Planning Services, and the GIS map portal shows parcel layers. For a property inside a town or city, ask about local rules too.
How can I create a list of property owners in Plumas County?
The county does not list a bulk owner file in its data. Ownership is found one property at a time through recorded deeds. To ask what larger requests are possible and what they cost, call the Clerk-Recorder at 530-283-6218 or review the forms page.