Vermilion County, LA Property Records
Property records in Vermilion, Louisiana provide documented information about real estate ownership, transfers, mortgages, liens, plats, and related filings within Vermilion Parish. These records are useful for confirming ownership, researching property history, preparing real estate transactions, resolving boundary or title questions, and reviewing recorded legal interests in a parcel. Assessment and tax details may also help property owners and buyers understand valuation and local tax obligations. Users can access official recorded land documents through the Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court, which maintains conveyance and mortgage records for the parish. To begin, visit the Clerk’s website for official property records, where available search options, office procedures, and contact information are provided.
Vermilion County, LA Property Records & Statistics
Vermilion County has a median rent of $761, essentially level with the Louisiana median of $760 and below the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $134,100, slightly above the state's $128,650 and well below the national median of $173,750. Housing costs track the state average closely and remain affordable by national standards.
The median property tax rate is 0.25%, lower than the state rate of 0.38% and about a third of the national rate of 0.74%. This is one of the lighter tax burdens among the benchmarks, which helps keep homeownership costs down.
The median household income of $57,153 is above the state figure of $53,146.75 but below the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.15% is lower than the state's 3.61% and a little above the national 2.87%, so job conditions are somewhat better than the state average.
Renter-occupied housing makes up 22.02% of occupied homes, below the state share of 24.72% and just above the national share of 21.81%. The figures describe a balanced, affordable market with low property taxes, moderate incomes, and mostly owner-occupied homes.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Vermilion
Vermilion County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 41,997 total parcels, including 29,582 residential and 1,067 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 89.72% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents in the data include 4,560 deeds and 395 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 14,906 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 41,997 |
| Residential Parcels | 29,582 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,067 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 89.72% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 4,560 |
| Mortgage Records | 395 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 14,906 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Foreclosure Process | Judicial |
How to Search Vermilion County, LA Property Records
Vermilion Parish property records are kept by the Clerk of Court's Office, which records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents, and by the parish Assessor, which maintains assessment data for the county's 41,997 parcels. Records can show owners, legal descriptions, assessed values, and recorded transactions.
To search recorded documents, use the Vermilion Parish official records search, where you can look up documents by name and other details. The Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court website has general information on the office and its services. Documents can be filed electronically through eClerksLA, the e-recording service the Clerk uses. For statewide guidance on assessments, see the Louisiana Tax Commission.
The Clerk's Office is at 100 N. State Street, Abbeville, is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and can be reached at 337-898-4528.
Before you search, have an owner name, property address, or document details ready. Enter the most complete information you have, review the matching results, and open the record that fits your property.
Vermilion Registrar of Deeds
The Vermilion County Probate Office is located at 100 N. State Street, Abbeville, LA, 70510 and can be reached at 337-898-4528. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through vpcocwebinquiry.net or the official website vermilionclerk.com.
Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court's Office
Vermilion County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Vermilion County property records by address?
The Clerk's official records search covers recorded documents and is organized by names and document details. For address-based assessment lookups, contact the parish Assessor. If you need help linking an address to a recorded deed, call the Clerk's Office at 337-898-4528.
How can I find property owners in Vermilion County?
Search the Clerk's official records for the latest deed or act of sale to identify the owner of record. The parish Assessor's records also list owners. The Clerk's Office at 100 N. State Street in Abbeville can assist in person on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Vermilion County?
Assessed values are set by the parish Assessor, not the Clerk. Contact the Assessor's office for a parcel's assessment, which reflects the 2024 assessment year in the county's tax records. The Louisiana Tax Commission provides statewide information on how property is assessed.
Where can I find Vermilion County property tax bills and payment records?
In Louisiana, parish property taxes are collected by the Sheriff using the Assessor's rolls. Contact the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's tax office for bills and payment history. The Clerk of Court does not collect property taxes, but the Clerk's website lists recording services tied to a property.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Vermilion County?
The Clerk of Court keeps deeds, mortgages, and other recorded instruments. Search them through the official records search, or file documents electronically through eClerksLA. The Clerk's website has more details. Call 337-898-4528 for help.
Where can I access Vermilion County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 41,997 parcels are typically provided by the parish Assessor or local government. Call the Assessor's office to ask about a map viewer or printed maps. Maps are useful for locating a property, but they are not a legal survey of its boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Vermilion County?
Permits and zoning for unincorporated areas are handled by parish government, which in Louisiana is the Police Jury. Properties inside a town such as Abbeville follow that municipality's rules, so contact local government before building or changing a property's use. Flood zone rules may also apply.
How can I create a list of property owners in Vermilion County?
The online search is built for individual lookups. To compile a list of owners, ask the parish Assessor whether assessment roll data can be provided. For recorded transfers, call the Clerk's Office at 337-898-4528 to ask about copy services and fees.