Dougherty County, Georgia, boasts one incorporated city and four unincorporated communities. In Dougherty County, GA, property records are comprehensive documents detailing real estate ownership, sales, and valuations.

Scrutinizing recent Dougherty County property records uncovers an average home value of $127,275, a median rent of $907, and a median household income of $48,236. Additionally, as per data, the county's property tax collection, based on assessments, operates at a median rate of 1.39%.

Property records in Dougherty County, GA, are under the jurisdiction of the Clerk of Superior Court. This office holds UCC filings, liens, deeds, mortgages, and assignments, accessible online through the Real Estate Records system. Individuals can retrieve these instruments on this database by searching name, book and page details, land description, cross-reference, or image.

In Dougherty County, these records are also available through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority system. One can access these archives through the Real Estate Index, which offers various search criteria, including the owner's name, book and page number, subdivision, and instrument type.

For in-person access and assistance, the office at 225 Pine Ave., Ste. 126, Albany, GA 31701, welcomes visitors seeking direct access to property documents. Note, however, that fees apply when obtaining records at this office.

Typically, standard copies are $0.50 per page without assistance and $1 per page with assistance. Electronic transmission of copies is $2.50 per page plus $1 for each extra page. Copies exceeding 8.5" x 14" cost $2 per page. Certification or exemplification of records is $2.50 per page, with an additional $0.50 for each extra page.

To validate zoning information in Dougherty County, GA, contact the Planning and Development Services Department at (229) 438-3901. They administer zoning ordinances governing land use in the incorporated city and unincorporated Dougherty County.