Lowndes County, Alabama, has seven towns and eight unincorporated communities. In Lowndes County, AL, property records provide critical details on land parcels like owners, locations, valuations, and taxes. This public data allows property research and assists the county in taxation and boundary determinations.

As per Lowndes County property records, the county has a median home value of $87,100 and a median rent cost of roughly $792. Meanwhile, households in the county earn median salaries of $38,592 and pay median property taxes at a rate of 0.38% of assessed property values.

In Lowndes County, Alabama, the Probate Office oversees property records. The office is responsible for recording and storing various documents, such as deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other property-related instruments. Typically, this office indexes these archives by book and page details, grantor/grantee name, instrument type, date range, and document number.

To access real estate instruments, individuals can visit the office at 1 South Washington St., Hayneville, AL 36040, during regular office hours. Alternatively, those unable to visit in person can conveniently retrieve these records by mailing a request to P.O. Box 5, Hayneville, AL 36040, or faxing 334-548-5399.

Additionally, one can utilize the Lowndes County Online Services website, which offers remote retrieval of land documents from February 28, 2002, to the present through subscription.

Fees for obtaining copies of property records in Lowndes County, AL, vary depending on the document type and other services requested. For precise and updated information about these costs, contact the office at 334-548-2365 or 334-548-2843.

Unlike neighboring counties, zoning in Lowndes County is handled by each respective city government. Thus, to verify zoning details, property owners should contact the local planning or zoning department where their property is situated. Local offices typically employ official maps and land ordinances specific to their jurisdiction to determine zoning.