Plaquemines County, LA Property Records
Property records in Plaquemines, Louisiana document ownership, assessed values, parcel boundaries, land descriptions, tax information, transfers, and related details for real estate throughout the parish. These records are useful for verifying property ownership, researching sales history, estimating tax obligations, reviewing assessment data, supporting real estate transactions, and conducting title or land-use research.
Users can access official Plaquemines property records through the Plaquemines Parish Assessor’s Office, which provides assessment and parcel information for properties in the parish. For deeds, mortgages, and other recorded land instruments, users may also contact the Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court. To begin an official search, visit the Assessor’s website for Plaquemines property records.
Plaquemines County, LA Property Records & Statistics
Plaquemines County combines low home values with relatively high rents. The median rent of $905 is above the Louisiana median of $760 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value of $88,000, by contrast, is well under the state's $128,650 and the national median of $173,750. Renting costs more than in much of the state even though buying is inexpensive.
The county's median property tax rate of 0.41% is slightly above the state rate of 0.38% and well below the national rate of 0.74%. With low home values, the tax bill on a typical home is small.
The median household income is $32,981, far below the state's $53,146.75 and the national $65,108. Low incomes help explain the low home values, and they make the high rents more of a burden for local renters. Employment looks healthier than income: the unemployment rate of 2.43% is below both the state's 3.61% and the national 2.87%.
Renter-occupied housing makes up 25.9% of homes, a little above the state's 24.72% and the national 21.81%. Overall, the numbers describe a county where owning is cheap and taxes are light, rents run above average, incomes are low, and jobs are comparatively plentiful.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Plaquemines
Plaquemines County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 21,671 total parcels, including 14,382 residential and 1,398 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 99.92% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 10,558 deeds and 6,207 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 6,114 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 21,671 |
| Residential Parcels | 14,382 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,398 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 99.92% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 10,558 |
| Mortgage Records | 6,207 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 6,114 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 309 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records trace a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a loan to a different lender or servicer, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien lifted from the property.
Plaquemines County has 2,040 assignment and release records available. They include 263 assignment documents recorded from February 7, 2022, to July 29, 2025, and 1,777 release documents recorded from September 7, 2021, to July 29, 2025.
These records help property researchers confirm that past mortgages were paid off, identify who holds a current loan, and catch liens that could affect a sale or refinance. Because the records begin in 2021, they are best suited to recent loan activity. The Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court official records search is the place to look them up.
How to Search Plaquemines County, LA Property Records
Plaquemines County property records are recorded by the Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court's Office at 301 Main Street in Belle Chasse. The Clerk records deeds, mortgages, and other instruments, and assessment data covers the county's 21,671 parcels.
The Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court website describes the office and its services. To search recorded documents, use the official records search. Recording paperwork is on the Clerk of Court forms page, and the eRecording page covers electronic filing. For parish-level information, the Plaquemines Parish Government website is also available.
To search, have an owner name, a document type, or an approximate recording date ready. Sign in to the records portal, enter the details, and open the matching documents to see the parties and recording information. Deed records begin on January 4, 2006.
Call the Clerk's Office at 504-934-6610 with questions. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Plaquemines Registrar of Deeds
The Plaquemines County Probate Office is located at 301 Main Street, Belle Chasse, LA, 70037 and can be reached at 504-934-6610. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through cotthosting.com or the official website clerk25th.com.
Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court's Office
Plaquemines County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Plaquemines County property records by address?
Recorded documents are indexed by name, so find the owner first and then search for their deed in the official records search. If you only have an address, call the Clerk of Court's Office at 504-934-6610 and staff can help connect it to a recorded document.
How can I find property owners in Plaquemines County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Use the Plaquemines Parish records search to look up a name or document type, or visit the Clerk of Court at 301 Main Street, Belle Chasse. The Clerk's website has more details on services.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Plaquemines County?
Assessed values come from the parish tax assessor, and current records reflect the 2024 assessment year across 21,671 parcels. Call the Clerk of Court at 504-934-6610 to be directed to the assessor's office, or review the Louisiana Tax Commission for general information on assessment.
Where can I find Plaquemines County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by parish tax officials rather than the Clerk of Court. Check the Plaquemines Parish Government site or call the Clerk's Office at 504-934-6610 to ask which office handles bills and payments. The Clerk can help confirm the owner of record for a parcel.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Plaquemines County?
The Clerk of Court records deeds, mortgages, and related documents. Search them through the official records search or use the forms page for filing paperwork. The county has 10,558 deed records from January 4, 2006, to August 19, 2025.
Where can I access Plaquemines County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are typically provided by the parish assessor or parish government. Start at the Plaquemines Parish Government site or call the Clerk of Court at 504-934-6610 to ask which office offers current maps. Recorded plats can be requested from the Clerk's Office at 301 Main Street.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Plaquemines County?
Permits and zoning are handled by parish government. Contact the relevant department through the Plaquemines Parish Government site. The Clerk's Office at 504-934-6610 handles recorded documents rather than permits, but staff can suggest which office to call if you are unsure.
How can I create a list of property owners in Plaquemines County?
A downloadable owner list is not offered. Owners can be compiled from recorded deeds, so call the Clerk of Court at 504-934-6610 to ask about search options, certified copies, and fees. For larger requests, the Clerk's website lists contact information for staff who can explain the process.