Washington County, LA Property Records
Property records in Washington, Louisiana, document ownership and land-related information for real estate located within the town and surrounding St. Landry Parish. These records may include deeds, mortgages, legal descriptions, parcel details, assessed values, property tax information, plats, and transfer history. They are useful for verifying ownership, researching a property’s history, preparing for a sale or purchase, checking tax obligations, or supporting legal and estate matters.
Because Washington is in St. Landry Parish, official property records are maintained primarily through parish offices, including the St. Landry Parish Assessor for assessment and parcel information and the Clerk of Court for recorded land documents. Users can begin with the parish assessor’s official property records search to access assessment-related property information and confirm how to request additional official records.
Washington County, LA Property Records & Statistics
Washington County has a median rent of $741.50, slightly below the Louisiana median of $760 and below the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $126,300, just under the state's $128,650 and well below the national median of $173,750. Housing costs track the state closely and stay affordable by national standards.
The median property tax rate is 0.38%, matching the state rate of 0.38% and about half the national rate of 0.74%. Owners pay what a typical Louisiana owner does, which is light compared with the rest of the country.
Income and employment are the weak spots. The median household income of $41,582 is well below the state figure of $53,146.75 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 5.41% is higher than the state's 3.61% and nearly double the national 2.87%, which points to economic pressure on many households.
Renter-occupied housing makes up 28.47% of occupied homes, above the state share of 24.72% and the national share of 21.81%. Overall, the figures describe an affordable county with state-level taxes, a larger rental share, and lower incomes and higher unemployment than the state and the nation.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Washington
Washington County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 32,332 total parcels, including 25,091 residential and 1,322 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 75.8% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 25,163 deeds and 9,951 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 13,252 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 32,332 |
| Residential Parcels | 25,091 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,322 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 75.8% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 25,163 |
| Mortgage Records | 9,951 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 13,252 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Foreclosure Process | Judicial |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records trace a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a loan moved from one lender or holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien cleared from the property.
Washington County has 3,288 assignment and release records. They include 597 assignment documents recorded from September 7, 2021, to August 29, 2025, and 2,691 release documents recorded from May 7, 2021, to September 3, 2025.
These records help property researchers see who holds a mortgage, how a loan changed hands, and whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can review them before a sale or refinance to find liens that may remain open. The recorded dates make it easier to focus on a specific period in a property's history.
How to Search Washington County, LA Property Records
Washington 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 32,332 parcels. Records can show owners, legal descriptions, assessed values, and recorded transactions.
To search recorded documents, use the Washington Parish official records search, the Clerk's land records portal. The Washington Parish Clerk of Court website has general information, and the online services page covers e-recording. Recording paperwork is on the Clerk's forms page.
The Clerk's Office is at 908 Washington Street, Franklinton, is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and can be reached at 985-839-4663.
Before you search, have the owner name, property address, or document details ready. Enter the most complete information you have, review the results, and open the record that matches your property. For assessment questions, the Louisiana Tax Commission offers statewide guidance.
Washington Registrar of Deeds
The Washington County Probate Office is located at 908 Washington Street, Franklinton, LA, 70438 and can be reached at 985-839-4663. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through cotthosting.com or the official website washingtonparishclerk.org.
Washington Parish Clerk of Court's Office
Washington County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Washington County property records by address?
Recorded documents are searched through the Clerk's official records search, which is organized by names and document details. For address-based assessment lookups, contact the parish Assessor. The Clerk's Office at 985-839-4663 can help connect an address to a recorded document.
How can I find property owners in Washington County?
Search the Clerk's official records for the latest deed or act of sale to find the owner of record. The parish Assessor's records also list owners. The Clerk's Office at 908 Washington Street in Franklinton can help in person on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Washington 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 Washington County property tax bills and payment records?
In Louisiana, parish property taxes are collected by the Sheriff using the Assessor's rolls. Contact the Washington Parish Sheriff's tax office for bills and payment history. The Clerk of Court does not collect property taxes, but its online services page covers recorded documents tied to a property.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Washington County?
The Clerk of Court records and keeps deeds, mortgages, and other documents. Use the official records search to look them up, or see the online services page for e-recording. Call 985-839-4663 for help.
Where can I access Washington County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 32,332 parcels are generally provided by the parish Assessor or local government. Call the Assessor's office to ask about a map viewer or printed maps. Maps help you locate a property, but they are not a legal survey of its boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Washington County?
Permits and zoning for unincorporated areas are handled by parish government, which in Louisiana is the Parish Council or Police Jury. Properties inside a city such as Bogalusa follow that city's rules, so contact local government before building or changing a property's use.
How can I create a list of property owners in Washington County?
The online search is designed 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 985-839-4663, and see the Clerk's forms page for request forms.