Motley County, TX Property Records
Property records in Motley County, Texas, cover ranch land, farms and homes in Matador, Roaring Springs and the rest of this sparsely populated Rolling Plains county. They include owner names, legal descriptions, appraised values, exemptions, and recorded deeds, mineral deeds, oil and gas leases and liens. They help landowners and buyers verify who holds a tract, understand how it is valued and trace its ownership.
Recorded instruments are filed with the Motley County Clerk at the courthouse in Matador, and the Tax Assessor-Collector's office is in the same building. The county's own site, Motley County official records and offices, lists the county offices and is a practical place to begin a records request.
Motley County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Motley County has a median rent of $697, well below the Texas median of $874 and the national median of $840.25. Renting is inexpensive here, and renter-occupied housing makes up 24.46% of occupied homes, just above the state share of 24.06% and the national share of 21.81%.
The median home value is $66,250, about half the Texas figure of $130,900 and far below the national figure of $173,750. The county's median property tax rate of 0.9% sits below the state rate of 1.23% but above the national rate of 0.74%. Combined with low values, the tax bill for a typical home is small in dollar terms.
The median household income is $53,947.50, lower than the state's $60,132 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.88% is slightly above the state's 2.72% and just above the national rate of 2.87%, so job conditions are close to average.
Overall, Motley County offers very low housing costs, moderate property taxes, a renter share close to the state average, and income below state and national levels, with employment roughly in line with the rest of the country.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Motley
Motley County property records center on tax assessments. The county has 5,167 total parcels, including 1,785 residential and 121 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 94.37% of the population. The most recent assessment year is 2024, with the latest assessor update on October 17, 2024.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 5,167 |
| Residential Parcels | 1,785 |
| Commercial Parcels | 121 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.37% |
| Tax Year | 2022 |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Last Assessor Update | October 17, 2024 |
How to Search Motley County, TX Property Records
Motley County property records are built around assessment data for the county's 5,167 parcels, including 1,785 residential and 121 commercial parcels. Tax records cover 94.37% of the population, with the 2024 assessment year and a latest assessor update of October 17, 2024.
These records describe parcels and how they are classified for tax purposes. They are the starting point for confirming a property's classification, checking what year its assessment reflects, and understanding how much of the county's land is residential, commercial, or other use.
For an overview of how property is appraised and taxed across Texas, including how owners can review and protest values, visit the Texas Comptroller property tax page. Contact the Motley County offices in Matador for parcel-specific questions.
Begin with the property address, owner name, or parcel number. Gather the most complete details you have, and compare them to the parcel information you receive. If you need recorded documents such as deeds, ask the county for the correct office and procedure.
Motley County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Motley County property records by address?
Motley County's assessment records cover 5,167 parcels, and parcel details can be confirmed with the county offices in Matador. Have the street address or parcel number ready. The Texas Comptroller property tax page also explains how Texas property records are organized.
How can I find property owners in Motley County?
Owner information is part of the county's tax assessment records, which cover 94.37% of the population. To confirm the owner of a specific parcel, contact the Motley County offices in Matador with the address or parcel number, and ask how to request ownership details or recorded deeds.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Motley County?
Motley County's assessment records reflect the 2024 assessment year, last updated October 17, 2024. The Texas Comptroller property tax page explains how appraisals, notices, and protests work. For a specific parcel's value, contact the county offices in Matador.
Where can I find Motley County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued by the county's tax office. The Texas Comptroller property tax page explains how bills, due dates, and payment options work. For a duplicate bill or payment history, contact the Motley County offices in Matador and ask for the tax office.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Motley County?
Deeds and other recorded documents are kept by the county clerk's office in Motley County. Contact the clerk in Matador to ask how to search or request copies, what information to provide, and whether fees apply to certified copies.
Where can I access Motley County parcel maps and GIS information?
Ask the Motley County offices in Matador where parcel maps and GIS information are available. The county's records cover 5,167 parcels, and the appraisal office that maintains the maps can provide parcel boundaries. Maps are for reference and are not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Motley County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on location. Properties inside a city follow that city's requirements, while rural land is mostly governed at the county level, with few zoning restrictions. Contact the Motley County offices in Matador to find out which permits apply before you build.
How can I create a list of property owners in Motley County?
Online tools suit single-property lookups, so a full owner list requires a records request. Contact the Motley County offices in Matador to ask what is available, how to request it, and whether fees apply. Be ready to describe the area or property type you need.