Howard County, TX Property Records
Howard, Texas, property records are the official county documents that record who owns land and buildings, how parcels are valued, and what loans or liens are attached. They include deeds, mortgages, releases, plats, and foreclosure notices, and they are valuable for confirming ownership, preparing for a sale or purchase, and researching a property's history.
Recorded documents for the county are kept by the County Clerk in Big Spring. The official Howard County Clerk page lists office details and leads to the online records search.
Howard County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Howard County rents run above the Texas and national medians. Median rent is $975, compared with $874 statewide and $840.25 nationally. Median home value is $132,700, just above the Texas figure of $130,900 and well below the national $173,750.
The median property tax rate is 1.25%, a touch higher than the state's 1.23% and much higher than the national 0.74%, so owners pay a relatively large share of home value in tax.
Median household income is $73,333, well above $60,132 for Texas and $65,108 nationally. The unemployment rate is 2.64%, lower than the state's 2.72% and the national 2.87%, which indicates a solid job market.
Renter-occupied housing makes up 33.59% of occupied homes, considerably higher than the state's 24.06% and the national 21.81%. Overall, Howard County combines higher incomes and low unemployment with affordable home prices, a large rental market, and rents above average.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Howard
Howard County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 22,602 total parcels, including 16,248 residential and 1,778 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 93.75% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 29,818 deeds and 8,878 mortgages, with valuation data for 12,037 properties as of August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 22,602 |
| Residential Parcels | 16,248 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,778 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.75% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 29,818 |
| Mortgage Records | 8,878 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 12,037 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 21 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment records the transfer of a loan to a new lender or holder, and a release records that the loan was paid off and the lien removed.
Howard County has 15,681 assignment and release records available. They include 2,475 assignment documents, 13,172 release documents, and 34 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 25, 2025, and releases from June 3, 1989, through August 28, 2025.
For property research, these records reveal who holds a mortgage and whether older loans were satisfied. Buyers and title researchers can follow a loan between lenders and identify any mortgage that may still be open.
How to Search Howard County, TX Property Records
Howard County property records are maintained by the County Clerk in Big Spring, who records deeds, mortgages, releases, and related documents. The county has 22,602 parcels, and recorded deeds are available from 2006.
The main online tool is the Howard County official records search, where you can look up recorded documents by name, document type, or date. The Howard County Clerk page describes the office's services and contact options. For general information on how Texas values and taxes property, the Texas Comptroller property tax resources are a useful reference.
To search, enter an owner's name or another known detail, adjust the date range if needed, and open the matching documents. The Clerk's office is at 300 Main Street, Big Spring, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and can be reached at 432-264-2213.
Bring the owner's name or property address when you call or visit, and ask staff for help if a document does not appear online.
Howard Registrar of Deeds
Howard County Clerk
Howard County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Howard County property records by address?
The Howard County official records search is organized by name, document type, and date. To work from an address, find the owner first and search for their deeds. The County Clerk at 432-264-2213 can help match an address to a recorded document.
How can I find property owners in Howard County?
The current owner appears as grantee on the most recent deed. Search the official records search for deeds on a property, or contact the Howard County Clerk at 432-264-2213. The office is at 300 Main Street, Big Spring.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Howard County?
In Texas, assessed values are set by the local appraisal district, and Howard County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. The Texas Comptroller property tax resources explain valuations and protests. The County Clerk can point you to the appraisal office.
Where can I find Howard County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills come from the local tax office rather than the County Clerk. The Texas Comptroller property tax page explains bills and deadlines. Call the County Clerk at 432-264-2213 if you need help finding the office that accepts payments.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Howard County?
Deeds, mortgages, releases, and liens are recorded with the County Clerk. Search them in the Howard County official records search, or visit 300 Main Street, Big Spring, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Deed records are available from January 2, 2006.
Where can I access Howard County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are usually maintained by the appraisal district instead of the County Clerk. Call the Howard County Clerk at 432-264-2213 for direction to the right office. Recorded plats and legal descriptions in the records search can also help.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Howard County?
Permits and zoning are typically handled by the city, such as Big Spring, or by county offices for rural property. The County Clerk does not issue permits, but staff at 432-264-2213 can suggest the right office. Confirm requirements before starting construction.
How can I create a list of property owners in Howard County?
The records search is built for single lookups, so a list means searching property by property and noting each grantee. For bulk requests, contact the Howard County Clerk at 432-264-2213 to ask what can be provided.