Columbia County, PA Property Records
Property records in Columbia, Pennsylvania document key details about real estate within the borough, including ownership information, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property classifications, sale history, tax-related data, and recorded documents such as deeds or mortgages. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, researchers, attorneys, and lenders who need to verify ownership, review property values, confirm legal descriptions, or understand a parcel’s history.
Because Columbia is located in Lancaster County, official property information is maintained at the county level. Users can access Columbia property data through Lancaster County’s government offices, including the Property Assessment Office and Recorder of Deeds. To begin an official search, visit Lancaster County’s official property records resource for assessment and parcel information.
Columbia County, PA Property Records & Statistics
Columbia County combines above-average home values with rents that remain slightly below the benchmarks. The median rent is $816, below the Pennsylvania median of $839 and the national median of $840.25. The median home value of $191,200 is higher than the state's $168,550 and the national $173,750, so buying costs more here than in the typical Pennsylvania county.
The median property tax rate is 1.25%, a little under the state rate of 1.3% but well above the national rate of 0.74%. With higher home values, owners can expect larger tax bills than in lower-priced counties.
Median household income is $61,215, below $63,611 statewide and $65,108 nationally, so incomes trail the benchmarks even as home values exceed them. The unemployment rate of 3.01% is also above the state rate of 2.84% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Renter-occupied housing accounts for 18.48% of occupied homes, under the state's 19.64% and the national 21.81%. The figures describe a primarily owner-occupied county where home prices are relatively high compared with local incomes.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Columbia
Columbia County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 32,805 total parcels, including 23,409 residential and 1,984 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 99.9% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. The Recorder holds 27,611 deeds and 23,588 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 18,178 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 32,805 |
| Residential Parcels | 23,409 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,984 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 99.9% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 27,611 |
| Mortgage Records | 23,588 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 18,178 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 3,871 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a mortgage being transferred from one lender or holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Columbia County has 57,102 assignment and release records. They include 5,639 assignment documents, recorded from December 27, 2000, through August 29, 2025, and 51,408 release documents, recorded from November 22, 1999, through August 29, 2025, along with 55 other documents.
These records let buyers, owners and researchers verify that previous mortgages were released, trace how a loan moved between lenders, and find liens that may remain open before a sale or refinance. Recorded documents can be searched through the county's land records access, and the Register and Recorder's Office page has more about its services.
How to Search Columbia County, PA Property Records
Columbia County deeds, mortgages and related documents are maintained by the Register and Recorder's Office in Bloomsburg. It holds 27,611 deeds recorded from September 14, 1990 and 23,588 mortgages recorded from October 4, 2010, both through August 25, 2025, along with assessment data for the county's 32,805 parcels.
To search recorded documents online, use the Columbia County land records access portal, where you can look up deeds, mortgages and other instruments. The Columbia County Register and Recorder's Office page provides office information and details about its services.
The office is at 35 West Main Street, Bloomsburg, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 570-389-5632 with questions about a specific record.
Before searching, have the owner's name, the property address or any recording details on hand. Start with the most specific information, narrow the results by date or document type, and open the record that matches. If something is not available online, the office can help.
Columbia Registrar of Deeds
The Columbia County Probate Office is located at 35 West Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA, 17815 and can be reached at 570-389-5632. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through landex.com or the official website columbiapa.org.
Columbia County Register & Recorder's Office
Columbia County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Columbia County property records by address?
Use the Columbia County land records portal to search recorded documents. For address-based parcel lookups among the county's 32,805 parcels, call the Register and Recorder's Office at 570-389-5632, and staff can advise on locating the right parcel.
How can I find property owners in Columbia County?
The current owner appears on the latest recorded deed. Search the land records portal by name to find deeds; the county has 27,611 deed records. The Register and Recorder's Office, 570-389-5632, can help if a search is unclear.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Columbia County?
The county's tax records reflect the 2025 assessment year, last updated June 26, 2025. Assessed values come from the county assessment office, not the Recorder. Call the Register and Recorder's Office at 570-389-5632 for a referral.
Where can I find Columbia County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued by local tax collectors, not the Register and Recorder. Call 570-389-5632 to ask who collects taxes for your township or borough and school district, and keep your parcel number or owner name handy for the request.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Columbia County?
Search the Columbia County land records portal for deeds recorded from September 14, 1990 and mortgages from October 4, 2010. You can also visit 35 West Main Street, Bloomsburg, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Where can I access Columbia County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 32,805 parcels are kept by county mapping and assessment offices. The Register and Recorder's Office, 570-389-5632, can direct you to the right department. Recorded deeds also include legal descriptions that help establish property boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Columbia County?
Permits and zoning are generally handled by the municipality where the property is located, such as a borough or township. Contact that office first. The Register and Recorder at 570-389-5632 does not issue permits but can help locate recorded easements or restrictions.
How can I create a list of property owners in Columbia County?
The land records portal is made for individual lookups. To assemble a list, search recent deed recordings by date through the Columbia County land records portal. For bulk data, call the Register and Recorder's Office at 570-389-5632 and ask what is available.