Modoc County, California, has 48 cities within its boundaries. In Modoc County, CA, property records contain information about land parcels, including ownership history and property characteristics. These documents serve as indispensable references for land appraisals and regulatory compliance.

Modoc County property records depict the local housing market, indicating average home values at $434,525. Additionally, the data reveals a median rent of $861 and a median household earning of $56,716. Regarding median property taxes, owners pay at a rate of 0.76% of a property's assessed value.

Property records in Modoc County, CA, are maintained by the  Recorder. The office is responsible for recording, indexing, and providing access to realty-related documents, including mortgages, deeds, liens, leases, releases, and plats.

After recording, the instruments undergo scanning and microfilming before the Recorder stores them by name, document number, document type, recording date, and book/page in various office databases for public access.

To uphold its commitment to the county, the Recorder's office ensures that all public property records are available for online or on-site inspection. They offer the  Online Index Search platform and the subscription-based program  ParcelQuest Lite. These online tools house documents from 1984 onwards.

For those who prefer on-site browsing, various office storage facilities at 204 S Court St., Suite 106, Alturas, CA 96101, hold public records for safekeeping. These facilities are open during office hours to accommodate individuals who wish to conduct hands-on document research and obtain official and certified record copies.

Acquiring documents from the Modoc County Recorder's office typically incurs fees. For information on the detailed cost breakdown and payment procedure, contact the office at (530) 233-6217.

To verify property zoning information, contact the  Modoc County Planning Department at (530) 233-6406. This office is the central reference for all county land use data and maintains updated zoning records for every Modoc County parcel. For additional verification, local offices overseeing specific properties can supplement the Planning Department's countywide zoning records.