El Paso County, TX Property Records
Property records in El Paso, Texas provide important information about real estate ownership, transfers, legal descriptions, liens, deeds, plats, and related documents recorded within the county. These records are useful for verifying property ownership, researching sales history, reviewing legal encumbrances, supporting title work, and gathering information for real estate, legal, or tax-related purposes.
Users can access official El Paso property records through the El Paso County Clerk, which maintains recorded land and public records for properties in the county. The county offers online tools and office services for searching and obtaining copies of recorded documents. To begin, visit the El Paso County Clerk’s official site for official property records.
El Paso County, TX Property Records & Statistics
El Paso County has a median rent of $969, above the Texas median of $874 and the national $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 36.13% of occupied homes, far higher than the state's 24.06% and the national 21.81%, so renting is much more common here than in most places.
The median home value is $119,950, lower than Texas's $130,900 and well under the national $173,750. Property taxes are the county's heaviest cost: the median rate of 1.99% is far above the state's 1.23% and nearly triple the national 0.74%.
The median household income is $53,841, below the state's $60,132 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.3% is higher than the state's 2.72% and the nation's 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a county with relatively affordable home prices but high property taxes, above-average rents, a large rental market, and incomes and employment that trail the state and national figures.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in El Paso
El Paso County has one of the largest property record collections in Texas, with 416,840 total parcels, including 282,900 residential and 109,316 commercial parcels. Tax records cover 93.84% of the population for the 2024 assessment year, and the recorder holds 651,405 deed records and 299,022 mortgage records, with valuation data for 234,906 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 416,840 |
| Residential Parcels | 282,900 |
| Commercial Parcels | 109,316 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.84% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 651,405 |
| Mortgage Records | 299,022 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 234,906 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 72,823 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a loan moving from one lender or holder to another, and a release shows that it was paid off and the lien removed.
El Paso County has 407,198 assignment and release records. They include 85,869 assignment documents recorded from February 1, 1989, to August 28, 2025, and 320,502 release documents recorded from February 1, 1989, to August 28, 2025, along with 827 other documents.
These records help confirm that earlier mortgages were released, trace a loan through successive lenders, and identify liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. More than three decades of coverage allows a deep look at a property's financing history.
How to Search El Paso County, TX Property Records
El Paso County property records are held by the County Clerk's Recording Division, which records deeds, mortgages and other documents, with appraisal and tax information covering the county's 416,840 parcels.
The El Paso County Clerk Recording Division page describes recording services. To search recorded documents, use the El Paso County official records search, the county's online records link. For appraisal values and parcel details, the El Paso Central Appraisal District is the county's appraisal office. The Recording Division is at 500 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, phone 915-546-2071.
To search, enter an owner name, address or document type, narrow by date and open the matching results. Deed records run from July 25, 1994, to August 28, 2025. A parcel number or prior deed reference makes results more precise.
El Paso Registrar of Deeds
The El Paso County Probate Office is located at 500 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX, 79901 and can be reached at 915-546-2071. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through kofilequicklinks.com or the official website epcounty.com.
El Paso County Clerk Recording Division
El Paso County Property Records FAQ
How can I search El Paso County property records by address?
Use the El Paso Central Appraisal District to look up a parcel by street address. For recorded documents, use the El Paso County official records search by name or document type. If an address search fails, try fewer words or call 915-546-2071.
How can I find property owners in El Paso County?
Owners appear in appraisal records at the El Paso Central Appraisal District and on recorded deeds in the official records search. The county has 416,840 parcels, so a full name or parcel number helps narrow results.
How can I check a property's assessed value in El Paso County?
Assessed values come from the El Paso Central Appraisal District, and the county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Search by address, owner or parcel number. The Texas Comptroller property tax page explains how to protest an appraisal.
Where can I find El Paso County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills come from local taxing units and are paid through the county's tax office. Call the Recording Division at 915-546-2071 for direction, or read the Texas Comptroller property tax page for how bills and payments work.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in El Paso County?
Deeds, mortgages and other documents are filed with the County Clerk Recording Division at 500 E. San Antonio, El Paso. Search online through the official records link. Deed records run from July 25, 1994, to August 28, 2025.
Where can I access El Paso County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and boundaries are maintained through the El Paso Central Appraisal District, which handles the county's 416,840 parcels. Maps are for reference only and are not legal surveys, so confirm boundaries with a licensed surveyor or recorded plat when it matters.
How can I check permits and zoning information in El Paso County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on location. Properties inside the City of El Paso or another municipality follow that city's requirements, while unincorporated areas are handled at the county level. Call 915-546-2071 for direction, or contact the city directly.
How can I create a list of property owners in El Paso County?
For individual lookups, use the El Paso Central Appraisal District or the official records search. For larger lists or bulk data, contact the appraisal district or the Recording Division at 915-546-2071 to learn what is available and any fees.