Houston County, TN Property Records
Property records in Houston, Tennessee document important details about real estate, including ownership history, deeds, mortgages, liens, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property classifications, and tax-related information. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, attorneys, lenders, title companies, and residents who need to verify ownership, research a property’s legal description, review past transfers, or understand assessment and tax obligations.
Official property records for Houston are maintained at the county level by Houston County offices, including the Register of Deeds and Property Assessor. Users can access recorded land documents and assessment information through the county’s official resources, starting with the Houston County government’s page for Houston property records. For the most accurate and current information, contact the appropriate county office directly or use the official county website rather than unofficial sources.
Houston County, TN Property Records & Statistics
Houston County has a median rent of $726, lower than the Tennessee median of $763 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $118,100, well below the state's $161,600 and the national $173,750, making it one of the more affordable places to buy a home in the state.
The tax picture is less favorable. The county's median property tax rate of 0.7% is notably higher than Tennessee's 0.52% and close to the national rate of 0.74%. Because home values are low, the dollar amount of a typical bill stays modest, but the rate itself is among the heavier ones compared with the state.
The median household income is $49,643, under the state's $55,242 and the national $65,108. Unemployment is low at 2.02%, beating both the state rate of 2.75% and the national rate of 2.87%, which suggests that most people who want work are finding it even though wages trail. Renter-occupied housing is 17.33%, below the state's 21.85% and the national 21.81%.
Taken together, the figures point to a mostly owner-occupied county with inexpensive housing, a higher-than-average tax rate, lower incomes and a tight local job market.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Houston
Houston County property records include assessment, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data and foreclosure filings. The county has 6,692 total parcels, including 5,294 residential and 219 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 70.22% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 10,514 deeds and 5,145 mortgages.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 6,692 |
| Residential Parcels | 5,294 |
| Commercial Parcels | 219 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 70.22% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 10,514 |
| Mortgage Records | 5,145 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 2,545 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 351 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows the loan moving from one lender or servicer to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Houston County has 7,462 assignment and release records, including 795 assignment documents, 6,659 release documents and 8 other documents. Assignments are recorded from January 10, 2005, to August 12, 2025, and releases from January 4, 2005, to September 3, 2025.
For property research, these records let buyers, owners and title researchers confirm that past mortgages were paid off, see how a loan changed hands, and spot liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Houston County, TN Property Records
Houston County property records are split between the Register of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages and related documents, and the county Assessor of Property, which maintains parcel, ownership and value information for the county's 6,692 parcels. Both offices are located at the county seat in Erin.
For assessment details, start with the statewide Tennessee Property Assessment Data search, run by the Tennessee Comptroller. Select Houston County, then search by owner name, address or parcel number to see classification, appraised value and assessment information.
The Tennessee County Officials Association directory lists contact details for county offices, including the Register of Deeds, Trustee and Assessor, and is a good way to find a phone number or address before visiting.
To search, have the property address, owner name or parcel number ready, enter the most complete information, and open the matching record. For recorded deeds and mortgages, ask the Register of Deeds for the book and page, or provide the owner's name and an approximate recording date.
Houston County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Houston County property records by address?
Open the Tennessee Property Assessment Data search, select Houston County and enter the street address. The result shows the parcel, owner and appraisal information. If nothing matches, try a shorter address or search by owner name or parcel number instead.
How can I find property owners in Houston County?
Owner names are listed in each parcel's assessment record, available through the Tennessee Property Assessment Data search. For the recorded deed showing a past transfer of ownership, contact the Houston County Register of Deeds in Erin, which keeps deeds recorded since 1989 in this dataset.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Houston County?
Search the parcel in the Tennessee Property Assessment Data search to view appraised and assessed values. The county's assessment records currently reflect the 2024 assessment year. Questions about a value can be directed to the county Assessor of Property, listed in the county officials directory.
Where can I find Houston County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes are collected by the county Trustee. Contact information for the office is in the Tennessee County Officials Association directory. Provide the owner's name or parcel number to ask about a bill, payment history or accepted payment methods.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Houston County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are kept by the Houston County Register of Deeds in Erin. The office can help locate a document by owner name, book and page, or recording date. Contact details are in the county officials directory.
Where can I access Houston County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel records and map references are available through the Tennessee Property Assessment Data search, which covers all of Houston County's 6,692 parcels. The county Assessor of Property can provide printed tax maps; find the office in the county officials directory.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Houston County?
Permits and zoning are handled by local government offices rather than the Register of Deeds. Check with the Houston County Clerk or Mayor's office, listed in the county officials directory, and with the city of Erin if the property is inside city limits.
How can I create a list of property owners in Houston County?
The Tennessee Property Assessment Data search supports lookups one parcel at a time. For a larger owner list, ask the Houston County Assessor of Property whether the office can provide records, using the contact details in the county officials directory.