Gilmer County, Georgia Property Records

Gilmer County, Georgia, is home to  two cities: the county seat, Ellijay, and the other incorporated city, East Ellijay. In Gilmer County, GA, property records are vital repositories of information that help understand property characteristics, a pivotal role in real estate dealings.

Delving into Gilmer County property records exposes the housing market, displaying a median home value at $251,833 with a median rent of about $805. The county households garner median salaries of $71,097 and pay an average tax rate of 0.45% of a property's assessed value.

Property records in Gilmer County, GA, are overseen by the  Clerk of the Superior Court. As the elected custodian, the Clerk processes and provides public access to real estate-related documents. Among them are liens, deeds, plats, mortgages, and other instruments associated with real estate transactions.

The Clerk of the Superior Court's office methodically indexes these records according to the party names, recording dates, legal descriptions, book/page information, and document types to guarantee efficient research and retrieval.

To fulfill the Clerk's obligation of offering convenient access to property documents, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority provides the public with a Search platform. This online system streamlines searches for property-related records based on indicative index types, including Real Estate, UCC, Plat, and Lien.

Alternatively, during its operating hours, in-person document retrieval is possible by visiting the Clerk of the Superior Court's office at Broad St., Ellijay, GA. The public can also obtain copies by forwarding requests through (706) 635-4462 or at amy.Johnson@gsccca.org.

When making record requests from the Clerk of Court, fees comprise a standard copy cost of $0.50 per page and an additional $2.50 charge for each certified document.

If zoning verification is needed, contact the  Gilmer County Planning and Zoning Department at (706) 635-3406. They are responsible for the enforcement, amendments, and interpretation of zoning ordinances. They also supervise the county's comprehensive plan and variance case administration.