Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, consists of six cities. In Tuscaloosa County, AL, property records document land ownership, boundaries, encumbrances, and rights for real estate parcels. These records are essential for establishing the county's land ownership and transaction history.

In Tuscaloosa County, AL, the median home rental price is $996, the average home value is $214,387, and the median property tax rate is 0.29% of a property's assessed fair market value. The median household income is $66,466.

The County Probate serves as the custodian of property records in Tuscaloosa County, AL. This office records and preserves property-related documents such as deeds, mortgages, and liens typically indexed in their office and online by various criteria, such as grantor/grantee name, instrument type, book and page number, recording date, and legal description for convenient access and retrieval.

Interested individuals looking for property records have the option to visit the County Probate during regular business hours for in-person access to records. Alternatively, they can utilize the Probate Records Search system for remote access.

In County Probate, the fees for obtaining Tuscaloosa County property records vary depending on the type of copy needed. For standard copies, the cost is $1 per page. An additional $3 per document is charged if a certified copy is required.

Individuals can verify property zoning in Tuscaloosa County by contacting the zoning or planning department of the respective city where the property is located. These municipal offices oversee and provide information concerning zoning rules, districts, and land use planning.