Tulare County, CA Property Records
Property records in Tulare, California provide important information about real estate within the city and surrounding Tulare County. These records may include ownership details, parcel numbers, assessed values, property tax information, legal descriptions, deed history, maps, and recorded documents such as transfers or liens. They are useful for homebuyers, property owners, researchers, real estate professionals, and anyone verifying ownership, estimating taxes, or reviewing a property’s history.
Official Tulare property records are maintained primarily by Tulare County offices, including the Assessor and Clerk-Recorder. Users can access records, parcel information, and related services through the county’s official property records resources. For certified copies or detailed recorded documents, contacting the appropriate county office directly is recommended.
Tulare County, CA Property Records & Statistics
Median rent in Tulare County is $954, lower than the California median of $1,260 and higher than the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 42.1% of occupied homes, higher than the state share of 33.49% and higher than the national share of 21.81%.
The median home value is $233,800, against $403,775 for California and $173,750 for the nation, which places Tulare County below the state and above the national level. The median property tax rate of 0.71% is higher than the state rate of 0.69% and lower than the national rate of 0.74%, so the tax cost of owning a home here is lighter than the national norm.
Median household income is $53,267.50, compared with $78,109.75 in California and $65,108 nationally, meaning typical household earnings are below the state median and below the national median. The unemployment rate is 6.66%, higher than the state rate of 3.72% and higher than the national rate of 2.87%.
Taken together, these figures describe a county where housing costs, incomes and renter share can be read against both state and national benchmarks. Buyers and renters can use the comparison to judge how Tulare County stacks up on affordability, and researchers can pair it with the county's recorded documents to see how the local market has changed over time.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Tulare
Tulare County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 169,544 total parcels, including 134,358 residential and 7,793 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 90.54% of the population for the 2025 assessment year.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 169,544 |
| Residential Parcels | 134,358 |
| Commercial Parcels | 7,793 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 90.54% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 638,338 |
| Mortgage Records | 351,904 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 113,905 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 161,774 |
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 satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Tulare County has 365,846 assignment and release records available for research. They include 68,818 assignment documents and 296,361 release documents, along with 667 other documents. Assignments were recorded January 3, 2005, through August 26, 2025, and releases January 3, 2005, through August 26, 2025.
For property research, these records help show who holds a mortgage on a property and whether earlier mortgages have been paid off. Buyers, owners and researchers can use them to confirm that past loans were released, follow a loan as it moved between lenders, and spot mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The recorded date ranges also make it easier to focus on documents filed during a specific period of a property's history.
How to Search Tulare County, CA Property Records
Tulare County property records are maintained mainly through the Tulare County Recorder and County Clerk, which records deeds, mortgages and other real estate documents. Together with assessor information, these records cover the county's 169,544 parcels, including ownership, recorded transactions, assessment details and foreclosure filings.
To look up recorded documents, use the Tulare County official records search, which lets you find deeds, mortgages and related filings. For office information, services and contact details, visit the Tulare County Recorder and County Clerk website. Recording forms are available on the Tulare County recorder forms page. Assessed values come from the Tulare County Assessor, and current tax bills can be viewed and paid through My Taxes at the Treasurer-Tax Collector.
The office is located at 221 S. Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93291 and can be reached at 559-636-5050. It is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Before searching, gather the property address, owner name or parcel number, enter the most complete details you have, and open the record that matches the property you are researching. If an online search does not return what you need, call the office for help. Results typically show document type, recording date and the parties named, which helps you confirm ownership history, trace loans and verify that a transaction was recorded before you buy, sell or refinance.
Tulare Registrar of Deeds
The Tulare County Probate Office is located at 221 S. Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA, 93291 and can be reached at 559-636-5050. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through riimsweb.co.tulare.ca.us or the official website tularecounty.ca.gov.
Tulare County Recorder and County Clerk
Tulare County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Tulare County property records by address?
Start with the Tulare County official records search to look up recorded documents tied to a property. Search with the street address or the owner's name, then review the matching deeds and mortgages. If the address returns nothing, try a shorter version or call the Tulare County Recorder and County Clerk at 559-636-5050 for help.
How can I find property owners in Tulare County?
Recorded deeds show who received title to a property, so the Tulare County official records search is the best place to start. Search by owner name or address and open the deed that transferred ownership. For help with a hard-to-find record, call the Tulare County Recorder and County Clerk at 559-636-5050.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Tulare County?
Assessed values are set by the county assessor, and the county's records reflect the 2025 assessment year. The Tulare County Assessor site is the place to start, and the office can be reached at 559-636-5100 for questions about a specific parcel.
Where can I find Tulare County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued and collected by the county's tax collector, not the recorder. Taxes can be viewed and paid online through the Treasurer-Tax Collector's My Taxes page. For questions, call 559-636-5250. Have your parcel number or property address ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Tulare County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are kept by the Tulare County Recorder and County Clerk. Search them through the Tulare County official records search, or visit the office at 221 S. Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93291. It is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Recording forms are on the recorder forms page.
Where can I access Tulare County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county has 169,544 parcels, and parcel maps are generally kept by the assessor's mapping staff. Call the Tulare County Assessor at 559-636-5100 to ask for a map of a specific parcel. Parcel maps are for reference and are not a legal survey of property boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Tulare County?
Permits and zoning are handled by the county's planning and building offices, and by city departments for properties inside city limits. Call the Tulare County Recorder and County Clerk at 559-636-5050 to be directed to the right department, or start from the Tulare County Recorder and County Clerk website. Check with your city first if the property lies within one.
How can I create a list of property owners in Tulare County?
The recorder's online tools are built for property-by-property lookups, so a full list takes some planning. Use the Tulare County official records search to pull individual deeds and owner names. For bulk requests or larger lists, call the Tulare County Recorder and County Clerk at 559-636-5050 to ask what is available.