Harney Property Records

Harney County, Oregon, incorporates the cities of Burns and Hines. Property records in Harney County, OR, serve as the official archive tracking who owns each piece of property, its size and boundaries, any rights or claims on the land, and its tax value. These records facilitate real estate deals and help settle disputes over land rights.

Harney County property records reveal an average home value of $242,128, while residents pay a median rental rate of $572 against the county's median household earning of $50,072. In median property taxes, Harney County bears a tax burden of 0.72% of assessed property valuation.

In Harney County, OR, property records are maintained by the County Clerk's office. The Records Division of this office is responsible for administering public records and legal recordings, including various real property transactions such as deeds, mortgages, liens, and partition plat maps.

To access these recorded property documents, individuals can visit the County Clerk's office during regular office hours at 450 North Buena Vista #14, Burns, OR 97720. Alternatively, they can submit a completed Public Records Request Form by mail to the provided address or through email at derrin.robinson@harneycountyor.gov.

For online access to property records, individuals can utilize the County Clerk's Digital Research Room system. This system allows users to search for specific documents efficiently using criteria such as name, document number, and recording date. For references to be used for the records research process, individuals can refer to these Direct and Indirect Deed Index Books.

The fees for obtaining copies of property records from the Harney County Clerk's office include $0.50 per page and an additional $3.75 per document if certification is required. Note that there may be additional charges for other services requested, or fees may differ for other types of records, such as plats. For more information, contact the County Clerk's office at (541) 573-6641.

To verify zoning details on a property, contact the Harney County Planning Department. As the administrators of countywide zoning ordinances and maps, the department can provide the designated zoning classification and permitted land uses for specific parcels based on their official records.