Josephine County, OR Property Records
Property records in Josephine, Oregon provide important information about land and real estate within Josephine County. These records may include parcel numbers, ownership details, legal descriptions, assessed values, tax information, property boundaries, building characteristics, sales history, and recorded documents such as deeds or transfers. They are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, researchers, lenders, and professionals who need to verify ownership, review property taxes, evaluate market or assessment data, or understand a parcel’s history.
Users can access official Josephine property records through the Josephine County government, including the Assessor’s Office for assessment and parcel information and the County Clerk/Recorder for recorded documents. To begin, visit the county’s official Josephine property records resources.
Josephine County, OR Property Records & Statistics
Josephine County has a median rent of $944.50, a little under Oregon's $1,001.50 and above the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 22.68% of occupied homes, lower than the state's 26.17% and close to the national 21.81%, so the county leans toward homeownership.
The median home value of $330,650 is slightly above the state median of $323,675 and nearly double the national median of $173,750. Property taxes are comparatively light: the median rate of 0.54% is well below the state's 0.75% and the national 0.74%. Owners here face home prices at or above the state level, but the tax rate softens the annual cost.
Income is the main pressure point. The median household income of $42,589.50 is far below Oregon's $64,391 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 4.4% is also higher than the 2.99% for the state and 2.87% nationally.
Taken together, the figures show a high-priced, owner-heavy housing market with low tax rates, where lower incomes and above-average unemployment make home costs harder to manage than in many other places.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Josephine
Josephine County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 41,833 total parcels, including 35,042 residential and 1,688 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 94.66% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 87,928 deeds and 55,240 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 28,105 properties, last updated on August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 41,833 |
| Residential Parcels | 35,042 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,688 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.66% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 87,928 |
| Mortgage Records | 55,240 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 28,105 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 8,995 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow 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 debt was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Josephine County has 91,931 assignment and release records, made up of 14,568 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through September 3, 2025, and 77,149 release documents recorded from October 29, 1993, through September 3, 2025. Another 214 other documents are also included.
Buyers, lenders, and title researchers use these records to see who currently holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were satisfied. The county's official records search lets you look up recorded documents online, which is helpful before a purchase or refinance.
How to Search Josephine County, OR Property Records
Josephine County property records are maintained by the offices that assess and tax property and by the County Clerk's Recording Division. Together they cover 41,833 parcels, 87,928 deeds, 55,240 mortgage records, and valuation data for 28,105 properties.
Search recorded documents with the Josephine County official records search, which provides online access to deeds, mortgages, and related filings. The Josephine County Clerk recording page explains recording procedures, and the Josephine County basic recording page describes what to submit. The Recording Division is at 500 NW 6th St., Grants Pass, open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and can be reached at 541-474-5240.
Before searching, have the property address, owner name, or parcel number on hand. Start with the most specific detail, review the results, and open the document that matches your property. Deeds show who transferred ownership, while mortgage and release records show loans and payoffs. If something isn't available online, call the Recording Division for assistance.
Josephine Registrar of Deeds
The Josephine County Probate Office is located at 500 NW 6th St., Grants Pass, OR, 97526 and can be reached at 541-474-5240. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through alt.co.josephine.or.us or the official website josephinecounty.gov.
Josephine County Clerk Recording Division
Josephine County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Josephine County property records by address?
Recorded documents can be searched in the Josephine County official records search, usually by name, date, or document type. For assessment details tied to an address, contact the assessor through the Josephine County website. The Recording Division can also help at 541-474-5240.
How can I find property owners in Josephine County?
Ownership is shown in recorded deeds and assessment records. Search deeds in the official records search, which includes deeds recorded from January 2003 to August 2025. For the current owner of a parcel, check with the assessor through the Josephine County website.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Josephine County?
The county assessor sets assessed values, and the records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Contact the assessor through the Josephine County website for a parcel's value. The Oregon Department of Revenue explains how real market, assessed, and taxable values differ.
Where can I find Josephine County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax statements are issued by the county and are tied to each parcel's tax account. Use the Josephine County website to find the tax office and payment options. Keep your parcel or account number handy, and ask the office for prior-year statements if you need payment history.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Josephine County?
The Josephine County Clerk Recording Division keeps deeds and other recorded documents. Search them in the official records search or read the recording page. The office is at 500 NW 6th St., Grants Pass, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where can I access Josephine County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel and tax lot maps are maintained with the county's assessment records for its 41,833 parcels. Ask the assessor through the Josephine County website how to view maps or use the county's mapping tools. Maps are a reference and do not replace a licensed survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Josephine County?
County planning and building staff cover unincorporated land, while cities such as Grants Pass handle their own permits and zoning. Start at the Josephine County website to find the right department, and confirm requirements before building or changing how a property is used.
How can I create a list of property owners in Josephine County?
County tools are meant for single-property lookups. To build a list of owners, gather parcel numbers for your area and look each one up in the assessment records. For bulk requests, call the Recording Division at 541-474-5240 or contact the assessor through the Josephine County website.