Hockley County, TX Property Records
Property records in Hockley, Texas, are official county documents covering real estate ownership, valuation, taxation, and transfers. They include parcel details, owner names, assessed values, deeds, mortgages, liens, and recorded sales history. Buyers, owners, lenders, and researchers use them to confirm ownership, review tax details, and check a property's history before a transaction.
Recorded documents are maintained by the Hockley County Clerk in Levelland. Users can search them through the Hockley County official records search or find services on the Hockley County Clerk's page.
Hockley County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Hockley County has a median rent of $857, slightly below the Texas median of $874 and above the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 28.43% of occupied homes, higher than the state figure of 24.06% and the national figure of 21.81%, so renting is more common here than in many places.
Home values are low. The median home value is $90,200, well below the Texas median of $130,900 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.34% is higher than the state rate of 1.23% and the national rate of 0.74%, so owners pay a relatively heavy rate on modest values.
The median household income is $57,619, below the state median of $60,132 and the national median of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.52% is lower than both the Texas rate of 2.72% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe an affordable housing market with low home values and rents near state levels, property taxes above state and national rates, incomes below both benchmarks, and relatively low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Hockley
Hockley County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 17,910 total parcels, including 9,718 residential and 2,287 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 93.9% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 20,060 deeds and 8,311 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 6,487 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 17,910 |
| Residential Parcels | 9,718 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,287 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.9% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 20,060 |
| Mortgage Records | 8,311 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 6,487 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 58 |
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 loan holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed.
Hockley County has 13,266 assignment and release records, including 1,856 assignment documents, 11,369 release documents, and 41 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 17, 2005, through July 25, 2025, and releases from January 11, 2005, through July 31, 2025.
These records help researchers see who holds a mortgage, confirm that earlier loans were released, and identify liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The date ranges also help focus on a specific period in a property's history.
How to Search Hockley County, TX Property Records
Hockley County real property documents are recorded by the Hockley County Clerk in Levelland. The records cover the county's 17,910 parcels and include deeds, mortgages, and related instruments, showing owner names, document types, and recording dates.
To look up recorded documents online, use the Hockley County official records search. For office information and recording services, visit the Hockley County Clerk page. The office is at 802 Houston Street, Levelland, TX 79336, open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at 806-894-3185.
Begin with the owner name, property address, or document details you have. Enter the most complete information, review the results, and open the record that matches the property you are researching. If the online search does not return a document, call the Clerk's office for help.
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Hockley County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Hockley County property records by address?
Recorded documents are searchable through the Hockley County official records search. Because records are indexed mainly by name and document details, start with the owner name when you can. If you cannot find a match, call the County Clerk at 806-894-3185.
How can I find property owners in Hockley County?
Search the official records for the deed tied to a property, which names the grantor and grantee. The County Clerk's office at 802 Houston Street, Levelland, can also help in person on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Hockley County?
Assessed values are set by the county's appraisal district, not the County Clerk. The county's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Contact the appraisal district for a parcel's value, and see the Texas Comptroller's property tax resources for how appraisals work.
Where can I find Hockley County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by the county's tax office rather than the Clerk. Contact the county for your account's balance and payment history. For recorded liens or documents connected to a tax matter, the County Clerk can help at 806-894-3185.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Hockley County?
The Hockley County Clerk records deeds, mortgages, and related documents. Search them in the official records search or see the County Clerk's page. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Hockley County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 17,910 parcels are typically maintained by the appraisal district. Contact that office for boundaries and map layers. Maps are for reference and are not a legal survey, so use a licensed surveyor when exact boundaries matter.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Hockley County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on location. Properties in Levelland or another city follow that city's requirements, while rural properties follow county rules. Contact the relevant city or call the County Clerk at 806-894-3185 to be pointed to the right office.
How can I create a list of property owners in Hockley County?
The online tools are built for individual lookups. You can gather owners by searching the official records for deeds property by property. For bulk requests, call the County Clerk's office at 806-894-3185 and ask what is available.