Washington County, Alabama, encompasses the three cities of Chatom, Millry, and McIntosh. In Washington County, AL, property records document critical land, buildings, and housing details. They provide a legal basis for ownership, sale, and taxation while tracking changes over long periods.

Washington County property records illustrate an average home value of $139,192 within the local market. The median rents are reported at $701, complemented by the median household income of $61,099. In property taxes, the county levies an average rate of 0.25% of a property's assessed valuation.

Property records in Washington County, AL, are handled by the Probate Office. Their records include mortgages, deeds, plats, liens, and leases. All recorded documents undergo indexing, which involves tabulating the instruments by names, types, dates, legal descriptions, and book/page references.

As most indexed instruments are considered public records, the Probate Office ensures accessibility for those seeking copies, either remotely or on-site.

With the help of a dedicated office staff, one can personally browse and retrieve property records in the office at 45 Court St., Chatom, AL 36518, during office hours.

In addition to on-site visits, copies of records can be requested by sending a mail-in request to P.O. Box 549, Chatom, AL 36518, with a self-addressed stamped envelope, the necessary document identifier, and the advance payment included. For the detailed fee schedule and available payment methods, contact the office at (251) 847-2201.

Lastly, the Washington County Online Records Search website allows access to property records online. The public can either opt to register an account or resort to a pay-per-document mode of service.

For zoning verification of records obtained in Washington County, property owners should reach out to the local planning and zoning department in the municipality where the property is situated. The zoning administrator at that office can retrieve records using either the property address or parcel number to confirm the current zoning designation for any property within their jurisdiction.