Scott County, MS Property Records
Property records in Scott, Mississippi, are maintained at the county level and document important details about real estate ownership, taxation, and transfers. These records may include owner names, parcel numbers, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, deeds, plats, mortgages, liens, and sale history. They are useful for verifying ownership, researching property boundaries, reviewing tax obligations, preparing real estate transactions, and conducting title or historical research.
Users can access official Scott property records through the appropriate Scott County offices, typically the Tax Assessor/Collector for assessment and tax information and the Chancery Clerk for land records such as deeds and plats. Office contacts and record-access information are available through the official Scott County property record offices. For certified copies or the most current legal record, users should contact the relevant county office directly.
Scott County, MS Property Records & Statistics
Scott County has a median rent of $671, below the Mississippi median of $725.50 and the national figure of $840.25. Renting is cheaper here than in the typical Mississippi county or across the country. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 24.35% of occupied homes, slightly above the state share of 23.88% and the national share of 21.81%.
The median home value is $77,100, well under the state median of $102,350 and less than half the national median of $173,750. Even so, the median property tax rate of 0.8% is higher than both the state rate of 0.73% and the national rate of 0.74%, which means owners pay a larger share of a modest home value in taxes than owners elsewhere.
Median household income in the county is $38,482, lower than Mississippi's $44,600 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 4.04% is above the state rate of 3.54% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Taken together, the numbers describe an affordable housing market with low rents and home values, but also lower incomes, a heavier tax rate than average, and a job market that is softer than the state and national picture.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Scott
Scott County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 21,646 total parcels, including 10,018 residential and 686 commercial parcels, assessed for 2024. Recorded documents include 19,756 deeds and 19,838 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 6,024 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 21,646 |
| Residential Parcels | 10,018 |
| Commercial Parcels | 686 |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 19,756 |
| Mortgage Records | 19,838 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 6,024 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 297 |
How to Search Scott County, MS Property Records
In Scott County, deeds, mortgages, and other recorded land documents are handled by the Scott County Chancery Clerk's Office in Forest. The county's records include 21,646 parcels, 19,756 deed records, 19,838 mortgage records, valuation data, and foreclosure filings.
The Chancery Clerk page is also where the county directs people to its eRecording information, which is used by title companies and attorneys to file documents electronically. For research, begin there to see what services the office offers and how to request a record.
When you search, gather the property address, the current or former owner's name, or a parcel number. Use the most complete details available, review what comes back, and compare dates and names to confirm you have the right property. Deed records in the county run from January 3, 2006 to December 3, 2018, and mortgage records cover the same start date through November 30, 2018, so newer transactions may require a call to the office.
The Chancery Clerk's Office is at 100 E Main Street, Forest, MS, 39074, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The phone number is 601-469-1922 if you want help finding a specific record.
Scott Registrar of Deeds
The Scott County Probate Office is located at 100 E Main Street, Forest, MS, 39074 and can be reached at 601-469-1922. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website scottcountyms.gov.
Scott County Chancery Clerk's Office
Scott County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Scott County property records by address?
The Scott County Chancery Clerk's Office maintains the county's recorded land documents. Search by the property address if the office's tools allow it, or try the owner's name. If you cannot find a match, call 601-469-1922 and staff can help you locate the deed or mortgage you need.
How can I find property owners in Scott County?
Ownership is shown in recorded deeds. The Chancery Clerk's Office keeps these records, and you can start from its county page or visit 100 E Main Street in Forest. Scott County's deed records run from January 3, 2006 to December 3, 2018 in the available data.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Scott County?
Scott County's assessment records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on March 19, 2025. To check the value for a specific parcel, call the Chancery Clerk's Office at 601-469-1922 and ask which office handles assessments. Have the owner name or address ready.
Where can I find Scott County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payment records are kept by the county's tax offices. Call the Chancery Clerk's Office at 601-469-1922, or stop by 100 E Main Street in Forest, and staff can direct you to the right office. Bring the owner's name or parcel number so the bill can be found quickly.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Scott County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are kept by the Scott County Chancery Clerk. The county has 19,756 deed records and 19,838 mortgage records in the available data. Visit the office Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, or call 601-469-1922 to ask about a specific document.
Where can I access Scott County parcel maps and GIS information?
Scott County has 21,646 parcels, but no parcel map link is listed among the Chancery Clerk's resources. Call 601-469-1922 and ask which county office provides parcel maps. Legal descriptions in recorded deeds, available from the Chancery Clerk, can also help you locate a property.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Scott County?
Permit and zoning rules are set by local government offices, not the recorder. Properties inside a city such as Forest follow city rules, while others fall under the county. The Chancery Clerk's Office at 601-469-1922 can point you to the right department for your address.
How can I create a list of property owners in Scott County?
Owner records are best searched one property at a time through recorded deeds at the Chancery Clerk's Office. For a larger list or bulk records request, call 601-469-1922 or visit 100 E Main Street, Forest, and ask what the office can provide.