Howard County, MO Property Records
Property records in Howard, Missouri document ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, parcel boundaries, tax information, transfers, and recorded instruments such as deeds or liens. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, lenders, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review property history, estimate taxes, or confirm land details.
Official Howard property records are typically maintained by Howard County offices, including the Assessor for parcel and valuation information, the Recorder of Deeds for recorded documents, and the Collector for tax records. Users can begin their search through the county’s official resources for Howard property records or contact the appropriate county office for certified copies and detailed assistance.
Howard County, MO Property Records & Statistics
Howard County has a median rent of $696, a little under the Missouri median of $704 and well below the national $840.25. The median home value of $134,900 is also slightly lower than the state's $137,500 and under the national $173,750, so housing costs track close to the state average.
The median property tax rate is 0.81%, higher than the state rate of 0.76% and the national rate of 0.74%. Homeowners in the county therefore pay a somewhat larger share of their property's value in tax than is typical.
Renter-occupied housing is 14.74% of the county's housing, well below the state's 20.88% and the national 21.81%. Owner-occupied homes dominate the market, and the supply of rentals is comparatively small.
Median household income is $63,523, above the Missouri figure of $55,167 and close to the national $65,108. This stronger income helps offset the higher tax rate and puts housing costs in good proportion to earnings. The unemployment rate of 2.17% is a little under the state's 2.24% and the national 2.87%. Overall, Howard County offers state-level housing costs, higher-than-average incomes and low unemployment, with the main trade-off being a property tax rate above state and national levels.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Howard
Howard County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data and foreclosure filings. The county has 8,551 total parcels, including 4,762 residential and 255 commercial parcels, with 91.8% tax record coverage for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 4,930 deeds and 4,249 mortgages, and 3,071 properties have valuation data.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 8,551 |
| Residential Parcels | 4,762 |
| Commercial Parcels | 255 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 91.8% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 4,930 |
| Mortgage Records | 4,249 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 3,071 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 69 |
How to Search Howard County, MO Property Records
Howard County property records are maintained through the Recorder of Deeds in Fayette. The county holds 8,551 parcels, along with 4,930 deed records and 4,249 mortgage records. A search can show who owns a property, how it was transferred, what loans were recorded against it and how it is assessed.
The Howard County page on MoCounties is the official starting point listing county offices and their contact details. Use it to confirm the right office for recording, assessment and tax questions.
You can visit the Recorder of Deeds at One Courthouse Square, Fayette, MO 65248, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, or call 660-248-2194. Staff can help you request a deed, mortgage or other recorded document.
To search, have the property address, owner name or parcel number ready. Start with the most specific detail, compare the results with the legal description and record the document type and date. Recorded deeds in the county's data run from January 2, 2007 to July 19, 2019, and mortgages from April 3, 2007 to May 21, 2019, so ask the office about more recent filings.
Howard Registrar of Deeds
The Howard County Probate Office is located at One Courthouse Square, Fayette, MO, 65248 and can be reached at 660-248-2194. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website mocounties.com.
Howard County Recorder of Deeds
Howard County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Howard County property records by address?
Call the Howard County Recorder of Deeds at 660-248-2194 or visit One Courthouse Square, Fayette, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Staff can help link an address to a parcel and its recorded documents. The Howard County page on MoCounties lists county offices.
How can I find property owners in Howard County?
Owners appear on recorded deeds. Ask the Recorder of Deeds at 660-248-2194 for help finding the deed on a property, or use the Howard County page on MoCounties to find the right office. Bring the address or parcel number so the current owner can be confirmed.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Howard County?
The county's records show the 2025 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on July 28, 2025, across 8,551 parcels. For a specific parcel, call the Recorder of Deeds at 660-248-2194 and ask which office holds assessed values, or start at the Howard County page on MoCounties.
Where can I find Howard County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are handled by the county's collection office rather than the recorder. Call 660-248-2194 and the Recorder of Deeds can point you to the right contact, or check the Howard County page on MoCounties. Have your parcel number or address ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Howard County?
The Howard County Recorder of Deeds keeps deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents at One Courthouse Square, Fayette, MO 65248. Visit weekdays between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM or call 660-248-2194. The county has 4,930 deed records and 4,249 mortgage records in its recorded data.
Where can I access Howard County parcel maps and GIS information?
Call the Recorder of Deeds at 660-248-2194 and ask which office maintains parcel maps for Howard County's 8,551 parcels. Mapping is usually held apart from recorded documents. The Howard County page on MoCounties is a good place to find the county's other offices.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Howard County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on whether the property is under county authority or within a city such as Fayette. Call the Recorder of Deeds at 660-248-2194 and ask who to contact, or look at the Howard County page on MoCounties for county office information.
How can I create a list of property owners in Howard County?
County records are built for individual lookups, so a list of owners is assembled by searching one deed or parcel at a time. For a larger or bulk request, call the Recorder of Deeds at 660-248-2194 and ask what the office can provide. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.