Lehigh County, PA Property Records
Property records in Lehigh, Pennsylvania provide official information about land and real estate ownership, including parcel details, property boundaries, assessed values, tax information, deed transfers, mortgages, liens, and sales history. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, attorneys, title companies, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, reviewing property taxes, or investigating a parcel’s legal history.
Official Lehigh property records are generally maintained at the county level by Lehigh County offices, including the Assessment Office for parcel and valuation data and the Recorder of Deeds for recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages. Users can access official resources through the county’s Lehigh property records page, where they can find assessment information and guidance on locating related property documents.
Lehigh County, PA Property Records & Statistics
Lehigh County has a median rent of $1,227, far above Pennsylvania's $839 and the national $840.25. Even so, renter-occupied housing is just 17.85% of occupied homes, below the state's 19.64% and the national 21.81%, so most households own.
The median home value is $271,400, well above the state's $168,550 and the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.61% is higher than Pennsylvania's 1.3% and more than double the national 0.74%, making ownership costly.
Incomes are high. Median household income is $91,232, compared with $63,611 in the state and $65,108 nationally. The unemployment rate of 2.94% is slightly above the state's 2.84% and the national 2.87%, a small difference.
Overall, Lehigh County is a high-cost, high-income, owner-dominated market.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Lehigh
Lehigh County has 134,920 total parcels, including 122,227 residential and 5,986 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 96.41% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. The Recorder holds 255,848 deeds and 341,259 mortgages, valuation data covers 108,309 properties, and foreclosure records include 235,008 notice of sale records.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 134,920 |
| Residential Parcels | 122,227 |
| Commercial Parcels | 5,986 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 96.41% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 255,848 |
| Mortgage Records | 341,259 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 108,309 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 235,008 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after recording. An assignment shows a loan transferring to a new holder, and a release shows it was repaid and the lien lifted.
Lehigh County has 357,158 assignment and release records, including 47,269 assignment documents, 309,329 release documents and 560 other documents. Assignments run from January 3, 2005, through September 4, 2025, and releases from September 25, 2001, through September 4, 2025. Search them in the Lehigh County records search.
They help buyers, lenders and title researchers trace a loan between holders and confirm earlier mortgages were satisfied, so open liens can be found before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Lehigh County, PA Property Records
Lehigh County's recorded land documents are kept by the Recorder of Deeds Division, covering deeds, mortgages and related filings for 134,920 parcels. Assessment data adds parcel type and year.
The Lehigh County Recorder of Deeds page describes the office's services. To search documents, use the Lehigh County records search. Filing electronically is explained on the Lehigh County eRecording page.
The office is at 455 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and can be reached at 610-782-3162.
Begin with an address, owner name or recording date, filter by document type, and open each result to see the parties and recording details. If a record is missing online, contact the division.
Lehigh Registrar of Deeds
The Lehigh County Probate Office is located at 455 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA, 18101 and can be reached at 610-782-3162. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through lehighcounty.org or the official website lehighcounty.org.
Lehigh County Recorder of Deeds Division
Lehigh County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Lehigh County property records by address?
Use the Lehigh County records search with the street address or owner name. If nothing matches, try a shorter address or call the Recorder of Deeds at 610-782-3162.
How can I find property owners in Lehigh County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search by name or address in the records search, or visit the Recorder of Deeds at 455 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Lehigh County?
Lehigh County's records show the 2025 assessment year, last updated March 24, 2025. For a specific parcel's value, contact the county assessment office via lehighcounty.org, or call 610-782-3162 for direction.
Where can I find Lehigh County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills come from the county and local tax collectors, not the Recorder. See lehighcounty.org for tax contacts, or call 610-782-3162 to learn which office handles your municipality.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Lehigh County?
Search deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases in the records search. The county holds 255,848 deed records and 341,259 mortgage records from January 2, 1997.
Where can I access Lehigh County parcel maps and GIS information?
Mapping is managed by county GIS and assessment staff. Visit lehighcounty.org or call 610-782-3162 for direction. Maps are reference tools, not legal surveys.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Lehigh County?
Permits and zoning are typically handled by the city, borough or township where the property sits. Contact that local office, or browse department listings on lehighcounty.org.
How can I create a list of property owners in Lehigh County?
Online searches are for individual records. For the county's 134,920 parcels, you would search each, or contact the Recorder of Deeds at 610-782-3162 about bulk requests.