Houston County, GA Property Records
Property records in Houston, Georgia, document ownership, transfers, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax information, exemptions, and legal descriptions for real estate within Houston County. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, attorneys, lenders, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review property history, estimate taxes, or confirm assessment details.
Users can access official Houston property records through county government offices, including the Houston County Tax Assessor for assessment and parcel information and the Clerk of Superior Court for deeds, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. For current assessment resources and guidance, visit the county’s official page for Houston property records.
Houston County, GA Property Records & Statistics
Houston County has a median rent of $1,162, well above the Georgia median of $818 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 29.33% of homes, higher than the state's 25.74% and the national 21.81%, which fits a county with a large rental population.
The median home value is $207,550, considerably higher than Georgia's $140,550 and above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.93% is slightly above the state rate of 0.9% and clearly above the national 0.74%, so homeowners pay somewhat more in tax relative to value than in many other places.
The median household income is $82,580, far above the state's $53,094 and the national $65,108. That strong income level helps support the higher rents and home prices. The unemployment rate of 3.23% is a bit above Georgia's 2.91% and the national 2.87%.
In all, Houston County shows a higher-priced housing market backed by high incomes, with an active rental sector, property taxes slightly above average, and modestly elevated unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Houston
Houston County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 68,766 total parcels, including 62,598 residential and 3,303 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 95.13% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 158,453 deeds and 66,940 mortgages, with valuation data for 54,042 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 68,766 |
| Residential Parcels | 62,598 |
| Commercial Parcels | 3,303 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95.13% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 158,453 |
| Mortgage Records | 66,940 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 54,042 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 48,790 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track a mortgage after it is first recorded. An assignment shows that a loan moved from one lender to another, and a release shows that it was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Houston County has 137,658 assignment and release records, including 20,989 assignment documents recorded from April 4, 2004, to August 27, 2025, and 116,354 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, to August 29, 2025. The county also has 315 other documents.
These records let buyers, owners, and title researchers see who has held a loan and whether earlier mortgages were satisfied. Checking them before a purchase or refinance can reveal open liens, and the long date range shows how much of a property's loan history is available.
How to Search Houston County, GA Property Records
Houston County real estate documents are recorded by the Superior Court Clerk at 201 N. Perry Parkway in Perry. With the county's tax records for 68,766 parcels, they include owner names, legal descriptions, assessed values, deeds, mortgages, and foreclosure notices.
The Houston County Superior Court Clerk page describes the office and its services. For searching land records, use the county's online land records search, which allows searches by name. The statewide GSCCCA search portal is another place to look through deed, lien, and plat indexes.
Start with the owner's name, the property address, or a parcel number. Enter a name in the quick-name search, narrow the results by date or document type, and open each match to confirm the parties and recording details.
The Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at 478-218-4720 for help.
Houston Registrar of Deeds
The Houston County Probate Office is located at 201 N. Perry Parkway, Perry, GA, 31069 and can be reached at 478-218-4720. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through cotthosting.com or the official website houstoncountyga.org.
Houston County Superior Court Clerk
Houston County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Houston County property records by address?
Use the county's land records search, which is name-based, or the GSCCCA portal. If you only have an address, try the owner's name instead. The Superior Court Clerk at 478-218-4720 can help match an address to a record.
How can I find property owners in Houston County?
Owner names appear on recorded deeds. Search by name in the Houston County land records, or contact the Superior Court Clerk at 201 N. Perry Parkway, Perry, at 478-218-4720 if you need assistance.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Houston County?
Assessed values are set by the county tax assessor, and Houston County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year for 68,766 parcels. The clerk does not assess property, but the clerk's page and phone line, 478-218-4720, can point you to the correct office.
Where can I find Houston County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are handled by the county's tax office instead of the court. Call the Superior Court Clerk at 478-218-4720, Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, to be directed to the right department, or start at the Houston County website.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Houston County?
Deeds, mortgages, and related documents are recorded with the Superior Court Clerk. Search them through the Houston County land records or the GSCCCA portal. Houston County deed records begin January 31, 1989.
Where can I access Houston County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 68,766 parcels are generally kept by the tax assessor or county mapping staff. Call the Superior Court Clerk at 478-218-4720 for a referral, or visit the Houston County website to find the office that provides maps.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Houston County?
Permits and zoning are handled by planning and building staff for the county or the city, depending on the property's location, such as Perry. The Superior Court Clerk at 478-218-4720 can refer you, and the county website lists departments.
How can I create a list of property owners in Houston County?
The online tools are built for single-property lookups. To gather owners for several parcels, review recorded transactions in the land records search, or call the Superior Court Clerk at 478-218-4720 to ask about bulk record options.