Howell County, MO Property Records
Property records in Howell, Missouri provide key information about real estate, including parcel ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, property classifications, tax-related details, and, in some cases, recent transfers or recorded documents. These records are useful for homebuyers, property owners, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, reviewing assessment data, or preparing for a transaction.
Official Howell property records are typically maintained by county offices, including the Howell County Assessor for parcel and assessment information and the Recorder of Deeds for deeds, liens, plats, and other recorded land documents. Users can access official records and search tools through the Howell County Assessor’s property records search, or contact the appropriate county office for certified copies and additional assistance.
Howell County, MO Property Records & Statistics
Howell County has a median rent of $626, below the Missouri median of $704 and well under the national $840.25. The median home value of $123,400 is also lower than the state's $137,500 and the national $173,750, so housing here is more affordable than in most of Missouri and the country.
The median property tax rate is 0.59%, under both the state rate of 0.76% and the national rate of 0.74%. Low taxes on modestly priced homes keep the cost of owning a property down.
Renter-occupied housing makes up 22.05% of the county's housing, slightly above the state's 20.88% and the national 21.81%, which suggests a rental market a little larger than average.
Incomes are lower than elsewhere. Median household income is $46,799, compared with $55,167 in Missouri and $65,108 nationally. The unemployment rate of 2.78% is above the state's 2.24% and just under the national 2.87%. Taken together, the figures describe an affordable county with low property taxes and lower incomes, where housing costs line up with what local households earn and employment sits close to the national level.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Howell
Howell County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data and foreclosure filings. The county has 22,923 total parcels, including 16,892 residential and 1,516 commercial parcels, with the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 44,374 deeds and 20,090 mortgages, and 13,535 properties have valuation data.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 22,923 |
| Residential Parcels | 16,892 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,516 |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 44,374 |
| Mortgage Records | 20,090 |
| Deeds Recorded Through | August 22, 2025 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 13,535 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 232 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows that a loan was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Howell County has 37,685 assignment and release records available for research. They include 3,018 assignment documents, recorded from January 10, 2005 to August 20, 2025, and 34,633 release documents, recorded from January 3, 2005 to August 25, 2025, along with 34 other documents. Use the Howell County official records search to look them up.
These records help researchers see who currently holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were satisfied. Buyers, owners and title researchers can use them to confirm that past mortgages were released, follow a loan as it moved between lenders and spot liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Howell County, MO Property Records
Howell County property records are kept by the Recorder of Deeds in West Plains. The county has 22,923 parcels, 44,374 deed records and 20,090 mortgage records. Searching them can show owner names, parcel details, recorded transfers, loans and foreclosure filings.
The Howell County Recorder of Deeds page explains the office's services and how to reach staff. To look up documents yourself, use the Howell County official records search, the online portal for recorded instruments.
The office is at 107 Courthouse, West Plains, MO 65775, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can call 417-256-3750 for help with a record request or a question about a particular document.
A basic search works like this: open the records portal, enter an owner name, document type or date range, review the matching results, and open the document that fits your property. Keep the address or parcel number handy, and check the legal description before relying on a record. Recorded deeds and mortgages in the county's data run from January 3, 2006 to August 22, 2025.
Howell Registrar of Deeds
The Howell County Probate Office is located at 107 Courthouse, West Plains, MO, 65775 and can be reached at 417-256-3750. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through howellmo.icounty.com or the official website howellcounty.net.
Howell County Recorder of Deeds
Howell County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Howell County property records by address?
Use the Howell County official records search to find recorded documents tied to a property, then match them using the legal description. For help connecting an address to a parcel, call the Recorder of Deeds at 417-256-3750 or visit 107 Courthouse, West Plains.
How can I find property owners in Howell County?
Owners appear on recorded deeds. Search the Howell County official records search for the deed to a property, or ask the Recorder of Deeds for help at 417-256-3750. The address or parcel number helps identify the current owner.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Howell County?
The county's assessment records cover 22,923 parcels for the 2025 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on September 5, 2025. To check a parcel, call the Recorder of Deeds at 417-256-3750 for the right office, or start at the Howell County Recorder of Deeds page.
Where can I find Howell County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are handled by the county's collection office rather than the recorder. Call the Recorder of Deeds at 417-256-3750 to be directed to the right contact, or visit the Howell County Recorder of Deeds page. Have your parcel number or address on hand.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Howell County?
Search deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents online through the Howell County official records search. You can also visit the Recorder of Deeds at 107 Courthouse, West Plains, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, or call 417-256-3750.
Where can I access Howell County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are not part of the recorder's records search. Call the Recorder of Deeds at 417-256-3750 and ask which office maintains parcel maps for Howell County's 22,923 parcels. The Howell County Recorder of Deeds page is a good starting point.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Howell County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on whether a property is under county authority or inside a city such as West Plains. Call the Recorder of Deeds at 417-256-3750 and ask who to contact, or begin at the Howell County Recorder of Deeds page.
How can I create a list of property owners in Howell County?
The online search is built for individual lookups, so a list of owners means searching recorded documents one property at a time. For a larger or bulk request, call the Recorder of Deeds at 417-256-3750 and ask what the office can provide.