Orleans County, LA Property Records
Property records in Orleans, Louisiana provide important information about real estate within Orleans Parish, including ownership details, parcel descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, sales history, and, in some cases, recorded documents such as transfers, mortgages, and liens. These records are useful for homebuyers, property owners, attorneys, researchers, and businesses that need to verify ownership, review tax assessments, evaluate property history, or support real estate transactions.
Users can access official Orleans property information through the Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office, which offers an online property records search. For recorded legal documents, such as conveyances and mortgage records, users may also consult the Orleans Parish Clerk of Civil District Court. Together, these official sources help provide accurate, current, and legally relevant property information for Orleans Parish.
Orleans County, LA Property Records & Statistics
Orleans County is the most expensive housing market in Louisiana in this comparison. The median rent of $1,135 is well above the state median of $760 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value of $262,900 compares with $128,650 statewide and $173,750 nationally, so buying here costs far more than in most of the state and more than the typical home in the country.
Property taxes are also higher than elsewhere in Louisiana. The county's median property tax rate of 0.75% is nearly double the state's 0.38% and just above the national rate of 0.74%. Combined with high values, the tax cost on a typical home is considerable.
Incomes do not match the high prices. The median household income is $47,507, below the state's $53,146.75 and the national $65,108. That mismatch puts pressure on household budgets, particularly for renters. The unemployment rate of 4.99% is higher than the state rate of 3.61% and the national rate of 2.87%.
More than half of homes, 52.92%, are renter-occupied, compared with 24.72% in Louisiana and 21.81% nationally. The figures describe an urban, rental-heavy market with high rents, high values, above-average taxes, and incomes and employment that lag behind housing costs.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Orleans
Orleans County property records cover tax assessments, a large volume of deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 163,562 total parcels, including 141,901 residential and 10,603 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 45.23% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 173,851 deeds and 72,211 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 114,885 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 163,562 |
| Residential Parcels | 141,901 |
| Commercial Parcels | 10,603 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 45.23% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 173,851 |
| Mortgage Records | 72,211 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 114,885 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 525,730 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show how a mortgage changes after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a loan from one lender or servicer to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien cleared from the property.
Orleans County has 18,287 assignment and release records available. They include 6,762 assignment documents recorded from October 7, 2021, to September 2, 2025, and 11,507 release documents recorded from April 10, 2021, to September 2, 2025, along with 18 other documents.
For property research, these records help confirm that earlier mortgages were satisfied, show who currently holds a loan, and reveal liens that may still need to be cleared before a sale or refinance. Because the records here begin in 2021, they are most useful for recent loan activity. Documents can be requested through the Orleans Parish Land Records Division online records.
How to Search Orleans County, LA Property Records
Orleans County property records are recorded by the Orleans Parish Land Records Division at 1340 Poydras Street in New Orleans. The division holds deeds, mortgages, and other recorded instruments for one of the largest sets of parcels in the state, 163,562 in all.
The Orleans Parish Land Records Division page describes the office and its services. To search recorded documents, use the Orleans Parish online records search. Filing paperwork is available on the Land Records forms page, and the Louisiana eRecording network page for Orleans Parish covers electronic filing. For assessment information, the Orleans Parish Assessor is the parish's assessment office.
To search, have a property address, owner name, or document type ready. Enter the details in the online records search, review the matches, and open the documents that fit. Deed records here begin on January 3, 2005.
Call 504-407-0005 with questions. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Orleans Registrar of Deeds
The Orleans County Probate Office is located at 1340 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112 and can be reached at 504-407-0005. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through orleanscivilclerk.com or the official website orleanscivilclerk.com.
Orleans Parish Land Records Division
Orleans County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Orleans County property records by address?
For assessment details tied to an address, use the Orleans Parish Assessor. For recorded documents, use the Land Records online search. If an address search does not return the record you need, call the Land Records Division at 504-407-0005 for help.
How can I find property owners in Orleans County?
Owner names appear on assessment records and on recorded deeds. Look up a property with the Orleans Parish Assessor or search for the deed in the Land Records online search. The Land Records Division at 1340 Poydras Street can also assist in person.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Orleans County?
The Orleans Parish Assessor sets assessed values, and the county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year across 163,562 parcels. Visit the Orleans Parish Assessor to look up a property, or read the Louisiana Tax Commission site for background on assessment in the state.
Where can I find Orleans County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are handled by parish tax officials rather than the Land Records Division. Begin with the Orleans Parish Assessor to confirm the parcel, then look to City of New Orleans resources at nola.gov for bill and payment information. The Land Records Division at 504-407-0005 can also redirect you.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Orleans County?
Deeds, mortgages, and related documents are recorded with the Land Records Division. Search them in the online records or see the Land Records home page for services. The county has 173,851 deed records from January 3, 2005, and the office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Orleans County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Orleans Parish Assessor is the first stop for parcel information, and the City of New Orleans publishes maps and data through nola.gov. Recorded plats and surveys can be requested from the Land Records Division at 504-407-0005. Maps are for reference and are not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Orleans County?
Permits and zoning in New Orleans are handled by city departments. Start at nola.gov and look for the permitting and zoning pages, or contact the city offices directly. The Land Records Division at 504-407-0005 deals with recorded documents and can suggest the right department if you are unsure.
How can I create a list of property owners in Orleans County?
The online tools are designed for individual lookups, so a ready-made owner list is not offered as a download. Owners can be gathered from the Assessor and from recorded deeds. For large requests, call the Land Records Division at 504-407-0005 to ask about copies and fees.