Owyhee County, ID Property Records
Property records in Owyhee, Idaho, document important details about real estate within Owyhee County, including ownership history, parcel numbers, legal descriptions, assessed values, tax information, deeds, plats, and recorded transfers or liens. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, title researchers, appraisers, and anyone needing to verify ownership, review tax assessments, or understand a property’s history and boundaries.
Official Owyhee property records are maintained by county offices, primarily the Owyhee County Assessor for parcel and assessment information and the County Clerk/Recorder for recorded land documents. Users can begin by visiting the county’s official resources for Owyhee property records or by contacting the appropriate county office for copies, searches, and recording information.
Owyhee County, ID Property Records & Statistics
Owyhee County has a median rent of $800, slightly below the Idaho figure of $841.50 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $238,400, a little under the state's $245,725 but well above the national $173,750. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 28.17% of homes, higher than the state's 21.77% and the national 21.81%, so renting is more common here than in the typical county.
The median property tax rate is 0.45%, below both the state rate of 0.52% and the national rate of 0.74%, which keeps the cost of owning a home relatively low.
Median household income is $54,063, lower than $63,832 statewide and $65,108 nationally. Housing costs are close to the state's, so lower incomes can stretch household budgets. The unemployment rate is 1.68%, below the state's 2.22% and the national 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a county with moderate rents and home values, low property taxes, below-average incomes, low unemployment, and a larger share of renters than the state or the country.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Owyhee
Owyhee County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 9,230 total parcels, including 4,341 residential and 318 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 64.77% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 14,402 deeds and 6,491 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 2,900 properties, with the latest valuation update on August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 9,230 |
| Residential Parcels | 4,341 |
| Commercial Parcels | 318 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 64.77% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 14,402 |
| Mortgage Records | 6,491 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 2,900 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 227 |
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.
Owyhee County has 13,908 assignment and release records available. They include 1,729 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through July 9, 2025, and 12,119 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through July 31, 2025, plus 60 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 Owyhee County, ID Property Records
Owyhee County property records are kept by several offices. The Clerk's Recorder 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 9,230 parcels, including ownership, assessed values, tax details, and recorded transactions.
To find a parcel, use the Owyhee County GIS parcel map, which can be searched by address, parcel number, or owner name. The Owyhee County Assessor page covers valuation and mapping records, and the Owyhee County Treasurer page covers property taxes. Recorded documents are handled by the Owyhee County Recorder.
The Clerk's office is at 20381 ID-78, Murphy, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, phone 208-495-2421.
Have the property address, owner name, or parcel number ready, search with the most complete details, and open the matching record.
Owyhee Registrar of Deeds
The Owyhee County Probate Office is located at 20381 ID-78, Murphy, ID, 83650 and can be reached at 208-495-2421. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website owyheecounty.net.
Owyhee County Clerk’s Office
Owyhee County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Owyhee County property records by address?
Use the Owyhee County GIS parcel map, which lets you search by address, parcel number, or owner name. If the address does not return a match, try a shorter version or call the Assessor's office at 208-495-2817.
How can I find property owners in Owyhee County?
Search by owner name on the GIS parcel map. For the recorded deed that transferred ownership, contact the Owyhee County Recorder at 20381 ID-78, Murphy, or call 208-495-2421.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Owyhee County?
The Owyhee County Assessor sets assessed values. The county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on April 28, 2025. For questions about a valuation, call the Assessor's office at 208-495-2817.
Where can I find Owyhee County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes are handled by the Owyhee County Treasurer. Check that page for payment information. For bills or payment history, call the county's main line at 208-495-2421. The county's tax records cover the 2024 tax year.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Owyhee County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are kept by the Owyhee County Recorder. Recorded deeds run from January 3, 2006 through July 31, 2025. Visit 20381 ID-78, Murphy, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, or call 208-495-2421.
Where can I access Owyhee County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Owyhee County GIS parcel map covers the county's 9,230 parcels. The Assessor also keeps plat and mapping records at the courthouse. Maps are a reference and are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Owyhee County?
The county's Community Planning department publishes permit forms and documents. Call 208-495-2421 for help with zoning questions. Properties inside a city such as Homedale or Marsing follow that city's own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Owyhee County?
The county's online map is built for parcel-by-parcel lookups. For a larger list of owners, contact the Owyhee County Assessor at 208-495-2817 and ask what can be provided and whether any fees apply.