Kern County, California, consists of 11 cities. Property records in Kern County, CA, are publicly available documents useful for various purposes, such as researching property values, finding information about property owners, or verifying property taxes have been paid.

Assessing the Kern County property records exposes a median home value of $233,727 and a median rent of $1,158. With a median household income of $57,051, the county collects 0.9% median property taxes based on assessed property valuations.

In Kern County, CA, property records can be accessed through the Assessor-Recorder's office. Available records include property ownership, taxes, values, maps, plats, deeds, liens, mortgages, and other property documents recorded.

People can request property record copies in person, by phone, fax, email, or online. Records are accessible online by utilizing the Assessor Property Search tool or the Official Records Index Information system.

Property documents in the Kern County Assessor-Recorder's office are indexed based on the property's assessor's parcel number (APN) or assessor's tax number (ATN). Additionally, records may be indexed by property address, grantee/grantor name, document number, document date, and document class.

Fees for copies of Kern County property records vary based on the document type and the specific services requested. Generally, the Assessor-Recorder's office charges $3 for the first page of a document, an additional $0.50 for each subsequent page, and a $0.50 fee for certification under seal.

To verify zoning information for a specific property, contact the Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department or the local city or town government if the property is within a city or town limits. To expedite the request, individuals should have their APN or site address.