Latah County, ID Property Records
Property records in Latah, Idaho provide official information about real estate within the county, including parcel ownership, assessed values, property descriptions, tax history, land classifications, and recorded documents such as deeds or plats. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, review valuation details, estimate taxes, or understand a property’s legal and historical background.
Users can access official Latah property information through county government offices, including the Assessor’s Office for parcel and valuation data and the Clerk/Auditor/Recorder for recorded land documents. The county provides online resources and contact details through the official Latah County website, where users can begin a Latah property records search or confirm how to request specific records.
Latah County, ID Property Records & Statistics
Latah County has a median rent of $942, above the Idaho figure of $841.50 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $284,100, higher than the state's $245,725 and well above the national $173,750. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 15.87% of homes, noticeably below the state's 21.77% and the national 21.81%.
The median property tax rate is 0.64%, higher than the state rate of 0.52% but under the national rate of 0.74%. Combined with above-average home values, owners here face a heavier tax load than in much of Idaho.
Median household income is $73,438, higher than $63,832 statewide and $65,108 nationally, which supports the county's higher housing costs. The unemployment rate is 1.51%, well under the state's 2.22% and the national 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a county with above-average rents and home values, a property tax rate between the state and national levels, strong incomes, low unemployment, and a housing market in which owner-occupied homes make up the large majority.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Latah
Latah County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 21,947 total parcels, including 13,041 residential and 1,091 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 85.79% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 30,956 deeds and 18,102 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 9,437 properties, with the latest valuation update on August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 21,947 |
| Residential Parcels | 13,041 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,091 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 85.79% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 30,956 |
| Mortgage Records | 18,102 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 9,437 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 36 |
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 to another, while a release shows that a mortgage was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Latah County has 30,243 assignment and release records available. They include 1,920 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 14, 2025, and 28,273 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 29, 2025, plus 50 other documents.
For property research, these records show who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, owners, and researchers can use them to confirm releases, trace a loan between lenders, and find mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Latah County, ID Property Records
Latah County property records are kept by several county offices. The Auditor, Elections and Recorder's Office holds deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents, the Assessor maintains parcel and valuation records, and the Treasurer collects property taxes. Together they cover the county's 21,947 parcels, including ownership, assessed values, tax details, and recorded transactions.
For recorded deed history, use the Latah County deed search, which searches by parcel number. Parcel numbers appear on your assessment notice or on the county's Latah County GIS maps. The Latah County Assessor can help with valuation, at 208-883-5710, and the Latah County Treasurer handles taxes.
The Auditor and Recorder's office is at 522 S Adams Street, Moscow, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, phone 208-883-2249.
Have the property address, owner name, or parcel number ready, search with the most complete details, and open the matching record.
Latah Registrar of Deeds
The Latah County Probate Office is located at 522 S Adams Street, Moscow, ID, 83843 and can be reached at 208-883-2249. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through latahcountyid.gov or the official website latahcountyid.gov.
Latah County Auditor, Elections and Recorder’s Office
Latah County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Latah County property records by address?
Use the Latah County GIS maps to find a parcel by location and note its parcel number. You can then use that number in the deed search. If you need help, call the Assessor's office at 208-883-5710.
How can I find property owners in Latah County?
Ownership appears in assessment records at the Latah County Assessor. Recorded deed history for a parcel is available through the deed search, which uses the parcel number. Call 208-883-5710 if you need help locating a parcel.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Latah County?
The Latah County Assessor sets assessed values, and your assessment notice shows the parcel number and value. The county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on December 26, 2024. Call 208-883-5710 with questions.
Where can I find Latah County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes are handled by the Latah County Treasurer. Check that page for current payment information, or call the county's Auditor and Recorder at 208-883-2249 for help reaching the Treasurer's staff. The county's tax records cover the 2024 tax year.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Latah County?
Use the Latah County deed search to view recorded deed history by parcel number. Recorded deeds run from January 3, 2006 through August 20, 2025. For other documents, visit the Auditor's office at 522 S Adams Street, Moscow, or call 208-883-2249.
Where can I access Latah County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county publishes Latah County GIS maps through its Planning and Building department, covering the county's 21,947 parcels. Maps are a reference and are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Latah County?
The Latah County Planning and Building department handles building permits and zoning for unincorporated areas. Properties inside a city such as Moscow follow that city's own permit and zoning rules, so check with the city first if the property is in town.
How can I create a list of property owners in Latah County?
The county's online tools are built for parcel-by-parcel lookups. For a larger list of owners, call the Assessor at 208-883-5710 or the Auditor and Recorder at 208-883-2249, and ask what can be provided and whether any fees apply.