Cameron County, TX Property Records
Property records in Cameron, Texas provide documented information about real estate ownership, parcel boundaries, legal descriptions, deeds, mortgages, liens, tax assessments, and property value history. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, title researchers, attorneys, lenders, and property owners who need to verify ownership, review transaction history, confirm tax obligations, or research land and building details.
Because Cameron is the county seat of Milam County, official property records are generally maintained through county offices. Deed and land records are available through the Milam County Clerk, while appraisal and tax-related property information is handled by the Milam County Appraisal District and local tax authorities. Users can begin their search through the county’s official property records resources to access the appropriate office, filing information, and public record services.
Cameron County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Cameron County renters pay a median of $831 a month, a little below the Texas median of $874 and close to the national figure of $840.25. Homes are also affordable by comparison: the median home value is $109,800, versus $130,900 statewide and $173,750 nationally. Renter-occupied housing makes up 29.44% of occupied homes, well above the state share of 24.06% and the national share of 21.81%, which points to a larger rental market than is typical.
Property taxes are the heavy part of the picture. The county's median property tax rate is 1.61%, higher than the state rate of 1.23% and more than double the national rate of 0.74%. With lower home values, owners still face a meaningful annual bill relative to what their homes are worth.
Incomes in the county run lower than elsewhere. The median household income is $45,717, compared with $60,132 across Texas and $65,108 nationally. The unemployment rate of 2.97% is slightly above the state's 2.72% and the national 2.87%, so jobs are broadly available even though earnings trail.
Overall, Cameron County combines low rents and home prices with lower incomes, a high property tax rate, and a large share of renters.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Cameron
Cameron County's property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 205,342 total parcels, including 150,851 residential and 10,233 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 93.35% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 265,269 deeds and 85,800 mortgages, and valuation data covers 125,962 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 205,342 |
| Residential Parcels | 150,851 |
| Commercial Parcels | 10,233 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.35% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 265,269 |
| Mortgage Records | 85,800 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 125,962 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 31,953 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is first recorded. An assignment shows that a loan was transferred from one lender or servicer to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien lifted from the property.
Cameron County has 180,316 assignment and release records. They include 40,833 assignment documents recorded from December 14, 2004, through August 29, 2025, and 139,104 release documents recorded from February 25, 2002, through August 29, 2025, plus 379 other documents.
These records help researchers see who currently holds a mortgage, trace how a loan changed hands, and confirm that earlier loans were satisfied. That is useful before a purchase, refinance or title review, when you need to know whether any liens remain on a property.
How to Search Cameron County, TX Property Records
Real property records in Cameron County are recorded and kept by the Cameron County Clerk, whose files cover deeds, mortgages and related documents tied to the county's 205,342 parcels. You can search by owner or party name, recording date, document type or other details, and the results can show ownership transfers, loan records, releases and foreclosure notices.
Start with the Cameron County Clerk real property land records page, which explains the office's services and how to request records. To search recorded documents yourself, use the Cameron County official records search. For general background on how property taxes and appraisals work in Texas, the Texas Comptroller property tax resources are a helpful reference.
To search, open the records portal, enter the owner name, property details or a recording date range, and narrow the results by document type such as deed or deed of trust. Open the matching entries to view the recording details and the document image.
For in-person help, the Clerk's office is at 835 East Levee St., Brownsville, TX 78520, open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and can be reached at 956-544-0816.
Cameron Registrar of Deeds
The Cameron County Probate Office is located at 835 East Levee St., Brownsville, TX, 78520 and can be reached at 956-544-0816. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through cameron.tx.publicsearch.us or the official website cameroncountytx.gov.
Cameron County Clerk
Cameron County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Cameron County property records by address?
Recorded documents can be searched through the Cameron County official records search. Enter the property address or the owner's name and filter by document type to find deeds and mortgages. If the address search misses a record, try a street name only or call the County Clerk at 956-544-0816 for help locating the document.
How can I find property owners in Cameron County?
Owners appear on recorded deeds, so the quickest route is the Cameron County official records search. Search by a known name or address and open the most recent deed to see the current grantee. The County Clerk's office in Brownsville can also help with record requests during business hours.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Cameron County?
The county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year, and valuation data is available for 125,962 properties. For official questions on assessments and appraisals, the Texas Comptroller property tax resources explain how appraisals, protests and exemptions work. For records held locally, call the County Clerk at 956-544-0816.
Where can I find Cameron County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payment history are handled by the county's tax office rather than the Clerk. Call the County Clerk at 956-544-0816 to be pointed to the right office, or review the Texas Comptroller property tax resources for general information about Texas property tax bills, deadlines and payment rules.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Cameron County?
Deeds, deeds of trust and other recorded documents are kept by the Cameron County Clerk. Search them online with the Cameron County official records search, or see the Clerk's real property land records page. The office is at 835 East Levee St., Brownsville, open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where can I access Cameron County parcel maps and GIS information?
Cameron County has 205,342 parcels. For parcel boundaries and mapping, start at the main website for Cameron County, or call the County Clerk at 956-544-0816 and ask which office maintains current parcel maps.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Cameron County?
Building permits and zoning are typically handled by the county or by the city where the property sits, not by the County Clerk. Start at the Cameron County website to find the right department, or call the County Clerk at 956-544-0816. For property inside a city, contact that city's planning or permitting office.
How can I create a list of property owners in Cameron County?
The official records portal is built for individual lookups. Search the Cameron County official records search by date range and document type to see who recorded deeds in a given period. For a larger or bulk list, call the County Clerk at 956-544-0816 to ask what records requests the office accepts.