Mendocino Property Records

Mendocino County, California, encompasses four cities, with Ukiah as the most populated. In Mendocino County, CA, property records serve as a comprehensive database of property information, offering crucial insights into ownership, history, and assessed value.

Statistics from the Mendocino County property records give insight into residents' economic status through the median home value of $564,382, the median rent cost of $1,183, and the median household income at $78,750. Regarding property taxation, the county reported a median property tax rate of 0.64%.

Property records in Mendocino County, CA, are maintained by the  Recorder's Division of the Assessor-Clerk-Recorder's office. The division handles documents such as deeds, leases, maps, plats, reconveyances, and deeds of trust. These files are indexed by party names, document types, and recording years, with documents being scanned and microfilmed for permanent recordkeeping.

To obtain copies of property records, interested individuals must first schedule an appointment with the Recorder's Division by calling (707) 234-6822. Appointments are required to access and purchase copies of these documents.

Fees for obtaining property records in Mendocino County vary based on the document and copy needed. Photocopies of recorded documents are priced at $2 per page, while the first page of the faxed copy costs $1.50, with $1 for each additional page. If certification is needed, it costs $15 per document. For plat copies, the cost is $3 per page, while copies of map indexes are $4 per page.

To verify zoning information in Mendocino County, individuals can consult the  Planning and Building Services Department in person, by phone, or through email. This department and its satellite office at West Fir St., Fort Bragg, CA, manage current and long-range planning, building, and code enforcement within the county.