Clinton County, PA Property Records
Property records in Clinton, Pennsylvania provide important details about real estate, including parcel ownership, assessed values, property tax information, legal descriptions, deed transfers, lot size, building characteristics, and recorded sales history. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, title researchers, attorneys, and anyone verifying ownership, estimating taxes, or researching property history.
Because Clinton is located in Allegheny County, official property information is maintained at the county level. Users can search assessment and real estate data through Allegheny County’s official property records search. For certified copies of deeds or other recorded documents, users may need to contact the county office responsible for real estate recordings.
Clinton County, PA Property Records & Statistics
Clinton County's housing figures sit close to the state and national benchmarks, with some differences. The median rent is $846.50, slightly above the Pennsylvania median of $839 and the national median of $840.25. The median home value of $159,900 is below the state's $168,550 and the national $173,750, so owning is somewhat cheaper than in the typical Pennsylvania county.
The median property tax rate is 1.14%, under the state rate of 1.3% but higher than the national rate of 0.74%. For owners, that means a lighter rate than elsewhere in Pennsylvania but a heavier one than the national norm.
Median household income is $61,250, below $63,611 for the state and $65,108 for the nation. The unemployment rate of 3.49% is above the state rate of 2.84% and the national rate of 2.87%, suggesting more limited job opportunities.
Renter-occupied housing makes up 21.01% of occupied homes, above the state's 19.64% and just under the national 21.81%. Overall the picture is of a county with moderate home values, rents slightly above average and incomes and employment that trail the benchmarks.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Clinton
Clinton County property records cover 23,569 total parcels, including 18,787 residential and 1,046 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 99.98% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. The Recorder holds 27,037 deeds and 26,934 mortgages, valuation data is available for 14,158 properties, and foreclosure records begin on April 12, 2008.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 23,569 |
| Residential Parcels | 18,787 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,046 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 99.98% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 27,037 |
| Mortgage Records | 26,934 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 14,158 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 831 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender or holder to another, and a release documents that a loan was satisfied and the lien lifted from the property.
Clinton County has 41,329 assignment and release records. They include 5,309 assignment documents, recorded from December 4, 2000, through August 18, 2025, and 35,993 release documents, recorded from August 3, 2000, through August 28, 2025, along with 27 other documents.
Researchers can use these records to confirm that earlier mortgages were paid off, follow a loan between lenders, and spot liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The county's online public records access page leads to its searchable records, and the Recorder of Deeds page explains the office's services.
How to Search Clinton County, PA Property Records
Clinton County deeds, mortgages and related documents are kept by the Register and Recorder's Office in Lock Haven. It holds 27,037 deeds and 26,934 mortgages recorded from January 3, 2006 through August 25, 2025, in addition to assessment data on the county's 23,569 parcels.
To search recorded documents online, start with the county's online public records access page, which links to its searchable records. The Clinton County Recorder of Deeds page describes the office's services and how to request documents.
The office is at 2 Piper Way, Lock Haven. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Call 570-893-4010 with questions.
Before you search, collect the owner's name, the property address or any recording details. Begin with the most specific information, narrow results by date or document type, and open the matching record. If a document is missing online, contact the office, keeping the shorter Wednesday hours in mind.
Clinton Registrar of Deeds
The Clinton County Probate Office is located at 2 Piper Way, Lock Haven, PA, 17745 and can be reached at 570-893-4010. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Records can be accessed through clintoncountypa.gov or the official website clintoncountypa.gov.
Clinton County Register & Recorder's Office
Clinton County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Clinton County property records by address?
Start at the county's online public records access page to find searchable records. For address-based parcel lookups among the county's 23,569 parcels, call the Register and Recorder's Office at 570-893-4010 for guidance.
How can I find property owners in Clinton County?
Ownership is shown on the most recent recorded deed. Use the public records access page to reach the records search, where the county's 27,037 deed records can be looked up. Staff at 570-893-4010 can help if you cannot find a deed.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Clinton County?
The county's tax records reflect the 2025 assessment year, last updated April 28, 2025. Assessed values come from the county assessment office, not the Recorder. Call the Recorder of Deeds office at 570-893-4010 for a referral.
Where can I find Clinton County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued by local tax collectors, not the Register and Recorder. Call 570-893-4010 to ask who collects taxes for your municipality and school district, and have your parcel number ready when you contact the collector.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Clinton County?
Use the county's online public records access page to search deeds and mortgages recorded from January 3, 2006. You can also visit 2 Piper Way, Lock Haven, where hours are shorter on Wednesdays, closing at 12:30 PM.
Where can I access Clinton County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 23,569 parcels are maintained by county mapping and assessment offices. The Register and Recorder's Office, 570-893-4010, can point you to the right department. Recorded deeds also include legal descriptions that help show boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Clinton County?
Permits and zoning are usually handled by the municipality where the property sits, such as a borough or township. Contact that office first. The Recorder at 570-893-4010 does not issue permits but can help you find recorded easements or restrictions on a parcel.
How can I create a list of property owners in Clinton County?
The county's records tools are built for individual lookups. To build a list, search recent deed recordings by date through the public records access page. For bulk data, call the Register and Recorder's Office at 570-893-4010 and ask what is offered.