Wheeler County, Oregon, with a land area of 1713 square miles and an estimated 46 townships, incorporates the towns of Fossil, Mitchell, and Spray. In Wheeler County, OR, property records contain information such as details of the land parcels, historical ownership, assessments, and zoning information, which are all important for urban planning and accurate taxation procedures.

Recent Wheeler County property records also report an average home value of $233,300 within the local real estate market. Median rents are reported at $750 and are bolstered by the median household income of $50,208. In property taxes, the county charges an average median rate of 0.78% of assessed valuation for a property.

Property records in Wheeler County, OR, are managed by the Recording Division of the County Clerk. Their collection includes permanent public records of real estate transactions such as deeds, mortgages, liens, partitioning maps, plats, and more. These recorded documents are not currently available online.

Those who need access or copies of public property records can visit the office at 701 Adams St., Ste. 204, Fossil, OR 97830, during normal office hours. When making on-site inspections, make sure to prepare relevant details such as the grantor/grantee names, book/page references, recording dates, legal descriptions, and other property details.

If an in-person visit is not feasible, a copy of public records can be requested by mail (P.O. Box 327, Fossil, OR 97830), via fax or phone (541 763-2374), or through email (bsnowpotter@co.wheeler.or.us) by submitting a Public Records Request Form, along with the applicable fees.

Copies of recorded documents can be obtained by paying a $3.75 location fee per document and $0.25 per page. Payments are accepted via credit card through the GovTeller link on the Recording page, as well as by cash, check, or money order.

For verification of zoning information in Wheeler County, contact the Land Use Planning Division. They provide zoning permits, GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping, and land-use guidance for areas outside Urban Growth Boundaries. Detailed information is available on their Mapping Site or by reviewing the Zoning Ordinance online.