Houston County, TX Property Records
Houston, Texas, property records are the official county documents that describe who owns real estate, how it was transferred, and what loans or liens affect it. This county is Houston County, seat Crockett, not the city of Houston. Records include deeds, mortgages, releases, plats, and foreclosure notices, and they help buyers, owners, and researchers confirm ownership and review a property's history.
Recorded documents are kept by the County Clerk in Crockett. Visit the official Houston County Clerk page for office information and links to the online records search.
Houston County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Housing in Houston County is slightly cheaper than the Texas norm. Median rent is $864.50, just under the state figure of $874 but above the national $840.25. Median home value is $128,600, a little below $130,900 for Texas and well under the national $173,750.
The median property tax rate is 0.92%, lower than the state's 1.23% but above the national 0.74%. Combined with modest home values, this keeps ownership costs on the lower side for Texas.
Median household income is $51,631.50, below both the state figure of $60,132 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.46% is lower than the state's 2.72% and the national 2.87%, so local employment is healthy even though incomes are lower.
Renter-occupied housing accounts for 25.73% of occupied homes, higher than the state's 24.06% and the national 21.81%. Overall, the numbers describe an affordable county with low property taxes, below-average incomes, strong employment, and a somewhat larger renter share than usual.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Houston
Houston County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 26,588 total parcels, including 11,817 residential and 653 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 91.05% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 22,331 deeds and 6,005 mortgages, with valuation data for 4,446 properties as of August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 26,588 |
| Residential Parcels | 11,817 |
| Commercial Parcels | 653 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 91.05% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 22,331 |
| Mortgage Records | 6,005 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 4,446 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 281 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records trace what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows the loan moving from one lender or holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was repaid and the lien removed.
Houston County has 8,870 assignment and release records available. They include 1,143 assignment documents, 7,713 release documents, and 14 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 3, 2005, through July 22, 2025, and releases from January 3, 2005, through July 30, 2025.
These records are useful for property research because they show who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers and title researchers can use them to follow a loan's path and spot any mortgage that might still be open.
How to Search Houston County, TX Property Records
Houston County property records are held by the County Clerk in Crockett, who records deeds, mortgages, releases, and related documents. The county has 26,588 parcels, with recorded deeds available from 2006.
For recorded documents, use the Houston County official records search. You can look up deeds, mortgages, and liens there by name, document type, or date. The Houston County Clerk page describes the office's services, and the eRecording information page explains how documents can be submitted electronically.
To search, enter the owner's name or another known detail, narrow the date range if the results are long, and open the matching documents. To visit, the Clerk's office is at 401 East Houston Avenue, Crockett, open Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM. The phone number is 936-544-3255.
Have the owner's name or property address ready, and ask the Clerk's staff for help if a record does not appear online.
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Houston County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Houston County property records by address?
The Houston County official records search is usually searched by name, document type, or date. For an address, identify the owner first and then look up their deeds. The County Clerk at 936-544-3255 can help match an address to a recorded document.
How can I find property owners in Houston County?
The latest recorded deed names the current owner as grantee. Search the official records search for deeds on a property, or contact the Houston County Clerk at 936-544-3255. The office is at 401 East Houston Avenue, Crockett.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Houston County?
Assessed values in Texas are set by the local appraisal district, and the county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. The Texas Comptroller property tax resources explain how values and protests work. The County Clerk can direct you to the appraisal office.
Where can I find Houston County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by the local tax office, not the County Clerk. The Texas Comptroller property tax page explains bills and deadlines. Call the County Clerk at 936-544-3255 if you need help finding where to pay.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Houston County?
Deeds, mortgages, releases, and liens are recorded with the County Clerk. Search them in the Houston County official records search, where deeds are available from January 3, 2006, or visit 401 East Houston Avenue, Crockett, Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM.
Where can I access Houston County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are typically kept by the appraisal district rather than the County Clerk. Call the Houston County Clerk at 936-544-3255 for direction to the right office. Recorded plats in the official records can also help with boundary questions.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Houston County?
Permits and zoning are usually handled by the city where the property is located, such as Crockett, or by county offices for rural land. The County Clerk does not issue permits, but staff at 936-544-3255 can suggest the right contact. Confirm requirements before building.
How can I create a list of property owners in Houston County?
The records search is meant for individual lookups, so a list means searching property by property and noting each grantee. For bulk requests, contact the Houston County Clerk at 936-544-3255 to ask what is available.