Smith County, MS Property Records
Property records in Smith, Mississippi document ownership, transfers, legal descriptions, parcel boundaries, deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, assessments, and property tax information for real estate in the county. These records are useful for verifying ownership, researching a property’s history, confirming tax obligations, reviewing recorded encumbrances, and supporting real estate transactions or legal due diligence.
Official Smith property records are generally maintained by county offices, including the Chancery Clerk for recorded land documents and the Tax Assessor/Collector for assessment and tax-related information. Users can access office details and public-record resources through the Smith County government website, or by contacting the appropriate county office directly for copies, searches, fees, and record availability.
Smith County, MS Property Records & Statistics
Smith County has a median rent of $683, below the Mississippi median of $725.50 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 17.3% of occupied homes, under the state share of 23.88% and the national share of 21.81%, so most households in the county own their homes.
The median home value is $108,300, a little above the state median of $102,350 but well below the national median of $173,750. Property taxes are low. The county's median property tax rate of 0.58% is under the state rate of 0.73% and the national rate of 0.74%, which keeps the yearly cost of ownership light.
Median household income is $41,250, lower than Mississippi's $44,600 and the national $65,108. Employment is a bright spot: the unemployment rate of 1.55% is far below the state rate of 3.54% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Altogether, the figures describe an affordable, owner-heavy county with modest rents, home values slightly above the state level, low property taxes, below-average incomes, and unusually low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Smith
Smith County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 17,119 total parcels, including 6,024 residential and 207 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 86.25% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 14,325 deeds and 11,177 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 4,470 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 17,119 |
| Residential Parcels | 6,024 |
| Commercial Parcels | 207 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 86.25% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 14,325 |
| Mortgage Records | 11,177 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 4,470 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 77 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage moved from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien lifted from the property.
Smith County has 10,995 assignment and release records. They include 889 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2006, through September 2, 2025, and 10,075 release documents recorded from January 3, 2006, through September 2, 2025, plus 31 other documents.
These records are useful when you want to know who currently holds a mortgage, whether older loans were paid off, or how a loan changed hands. Buyers, owners, and researchers can check them before a sale or refinance. Recorded documents can be searched through the county's official records search.
How to Search Smith County, MS Property Records
Smith County land records are kept by the Smith County Chancery Clerk's Office in Raleigh. The county's records include 17,119 parcels, 14,325 deed records, 11,177 mortgage records, assignment and release documents, valuation data, and foreclosure filings.
For recorded documents, use the Smith County official records search. It lets you look up deeds, mortgages, and related documents online. The Chancery Clerk's page gives background on the office and the services it provides.
To search, start with the owner's name, the property address, or a parcel number. Use the most complete details you have, review the list of results, and open the document that matches the property. Check names, dates, and legal descriptions before relying on a record. Deed records run from January 3, 2007 to August 21, 2025.
If you prefer to ask for help, the Chancery Clerk's Office is at 201 Courthouse Square, Raleigh, MS, 39153, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The phone number is 601-782-9811.
Smith Registrar of Deeds
The Smith County Probate Office is located at 201 Courthouse Square, Raleigh, MS, 39153 and can be reached at 601-782-9811. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through deltacomputersystems.com or the official website smithcountyms.gov.
Smith County Chancery Clerk's Office
Smith County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Smith County property records by address?
Use the Smith County official records search to look up recorded documents. Try the owner's name or other property details if an address search does not return the record you want. You can also call the Chancery Clerk's Office at 601-782-9811 for help finding a document.
How can I find property owners in Smith County?
Ownership is shown in recorded deeds. Search the official records search for the deed that transferred a property. The county has 14,325 deed records, from January 3, 2007 to August 21, 2025. The Chancery Clerk's office can assist with other questions.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Smith County?
Smith County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, last updated December 16, 2024. For a specific parcel's assessed value, call the Chancery Clerk's Office at 601-782-9811 and ask which office handles assessments. Have the owner's name or the property address ready.
Where can I find Smith County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payment records are kept by the county's tax offices rather than the recorder. The Chancery Clerk's Office at 201 Courthouse Square in Raleigh, reachable at 601-782-9811, can direct you to the right office. Have the owner's name or parcel number handy.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Smith County?
Search deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents through the Smith County official records search. The county has 14,325 deed records and 11,177 mortgage records. The Chancery Clerk's page has more about the office, which is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Smith County parcel maps and GIS information?
Smith County has 17,119 parcels, but no parcel map link is listed among the official resources. Call the Chancery Clerk's Office at 601-782-9811 to ask which office provides parcel maps. Legal descriptions in recorded deeds, found through the official records search, can help you locate a property.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Smith County?
Permits and zoning are handled by local government offices, not the recorder. Properties inside a city such as Raleigh follow city rules, and others fall under the county. The Chancery Clerk's Office at 601-782-9811 can point you to the right department for your address.
How can I create a list of property owners in Smith County?
Owner lookups work one property at a time through the Smith County official records search. For a larger list or bulk records request, call the Chancery Clerk's Office at 601-782-9811 or visit 201 Courthouse Square, Raleigh, and ask what the office can provide.