Fayette County, PA Property Records
Property records in Fayette, Pennsylvania provide key details about real estate, including ownership information, parcel numbers, property boundaries, assessed values, land use, building details, deed references, and tax-related data. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, attorneys, lenders, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review assessment information, understand property history, or prepare for transactions and tax matters.
Official Fayette property records are maintained by county offices, including the Fayette County Assessment Office for parcel and assessment information and the Recorder of Deeds for recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages. Users can begin their search through the county’s official online resources for Fayette property records, or contact the appropriate Fayette County office for certified copies and the most current record details.
Fayette County, PA Property Records & Statistics
Fayette County has a median rent of $764, below the Pennsylvania median of $839 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value of $113,000 is well under the state's $168,550 and the national $173,750, making it an affordable market for buyers. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 23.28% of occupied homes, above the state share of 19.64% and the national share of 21.81%, so renters make up a somewhat larger part of the market than average.
The median property tax rate is 1.25%, just under the state rate of 1.3% but well above the national rate of 0.74%. With low home values, the tax rate translates to modest annual bills in dollar terms, even though the rate itself is higher than in many parts of the country.
The median household income is $54,647, below the state's $63,611 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, noticeably higher than the state's 2.84% and the national 2.87%, which points to a softer local job market.
Overall, the figures describe an affordable county with low home values and rents, a state-level property tax rate, and incomes and employment that trail the state and national benchmarks.
Median Rent
Median Property Tax Rate
Median Home Value
Median Income
Unemployment Rate
Renter Occupied Housing
Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Fayette
Fayette County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 85,276 total parcels, including 71,805 residential and 4,541 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 95.14% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 83,824 deeds and 58,048 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 38,513 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 85,276 |
| Residential Parcels | 71,805 |
| Commercial Parcels | 4,541 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95.14% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 83,824 |
| Mortgage Records | 58,048 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 38,513 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 373 |
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 servicer to another, and a release shows the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Fayette County has 97,809 assignment and release records. They include 12,415 assignment documents and 85,238 release documents, along with 156 other documents. Assignments were recorded from November 16, 1995, through August 5, 2025, and releases from August 31, 2000, through August 5, 2025. You can look them up with the county's online document search.
These records help buyers, owners, and title researchers confirm that earlier mortgages were paid off, follow a loan between lenders, and find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Fayette County, PA Property Records
Fayette County deeds, mortgages, and related land documents are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds Office at 61 E Main Street in Uniontown. The county's records include 85,276 parcels along with recorded deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases that show ownership history, transfers, and loans secured by a property.
To look up recorded documents, use the county's Search Documents Online page. For office services, fees, and general information, visit the Fayette County Recorder of Deeds page. Recording forms are available on the county's Downloadable Forms page.
To search, start with the owner's name, the property address, or known document details. Enter the most complete information you have, review the results, and open the document that matches, noting the date and document type. If nothing appears, try other name spellings or a wider date range.
The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and can be reached at 724-430-1238.
Fayette Registrar of Deeds
The Fayette County Probate Office is located at 61 E Main Street, Uniontown, PA, 15401 and can be reached at 724-430-1238. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through fayettecountypa.org or the official website fayettecountypa.org.
Fayette County Recorder of Deeds Office
Fayette County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Fayette County property records by address?
Use the county's Search Documents Online page to find recorded documents tied to a property. Records are indexed mainly by name and document details, so an owner name helps. If you only have an address, call the Recorder of Deeds at 724-430-1238 for suggestions on locating the parcel.
How can I find property owners in Fayette County?
The latest recorded deed generally shows the current owner. The county has 83,824 deed records, recorded from January 1, 2006, and you can search them on the Search Documents Online page. For help locating an owner, visit the Recorder of Deeds at 61 E Main Street, Uniontown, or call 724-430-1238.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Fayette County?
Fayette County's assessment records cover 85,276 parcels and reflect the 2025 assessment year, last updated July 25, 2025. Assessments are maintained by the county's assessment office, not the Recorder. Call the Recorder of Deeds at 724-430-1238 and ask to be directed to the office that can give you a parcel's assessed value.
Where can I find Fayette County property tax bills and payment records?
Pennsylvania property tax bills are issued by county, municipal, and school district tax collectors, and Fayette County's median rate is 1.25%. To find who bills your property, call the Recorder of Deeds at 724-430-1238 or visit the Recorder of Deeds page for county contacts.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Fayette County?
Deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds. Search them on the Search Documents Online page, or see the Recorder of Deeds page and downloadable forms. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Where can I access Fayette County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county's records cover 85,276 parcels, but the Recorder's office does not publish parcel maps. For GIS or parcel boundary mapping, call the Recorder of Deeds at 724-430-1238 and ask which county office maintains it. Any map you find is a general reference and not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Fayette County?
Permits and zoning in Pennsylvania are usually handled by the municipality where the property is located, so contact the borough or township for your address. The Recorder of Deeds at 724-430-1238 can help you identify the municipality. Recorded deeds from the online document search may show restrictions.
How can I create a list of property owners in Fayette County?
The online search supports one lookup at a time. For a larger list, such as owners in an area, call the Recorder of Deeds at 724-430-1238 to ask what bulk records or copies are available and what fees apply. You can begin on the Recorder of Deeds page.