Heard Property Records

Heard County Property Records

Heard County, Georgia, encompasses Franklin, Centralhatchee, and Ephesus municipalities. Property records in Heard County, GA, contain information on ownership histories, sales details, geographical outlines, and tax appraisals. These records are integral for confirming rights and enabling deals, as they create traceable proof of who possesses a property.

Heard County property records depict the local housing market, indicating average home values at $145,200. Additionally, the data reveals a median rent of $773 and a median household wage of $60,085. Regarding median property taxes, owners pay at a rate of 0.68% of a property's assessed value.

In Heard County, GA, property records are handled by the Clerk of Superior Court, who records contracts, assignments, easements, deeds, liens, releases, plats, UCCs, leases, and right of way.

Interested individuals can access these records by visiting the office at 215 East Court Square, Franklin, GA 30217. Alternatively, they can send document requests to P.O. Box 249, Franklin, GA 30217, email correspondence to tteal@heardcountyga.com, or fax documents to 706-675-6138.

For online access, the GSCCCA statewide system offers real estate indexes dating from 1990, liens from June 26, 2003, and plats from February 19, 2004. Within this database, users can look up property documents using various criteria such as the names of involved parties, instrument type, legal description, recorded dates, and book/page numbers.

When acquiring copies of recorded documents in Heard County, the Superior Court Clerk set different fees. To inquire about the most recent fee schedule for property record copies and certifications, individuals should contact the office at 706-675-3301.

To confirm zoning classifications, contact the Heard County Building and Zoning Department at 706-675-3700 or hcbuilding@heardcountyga.com. This department handles zoning maps and requests for amendments, variances, special use, and more. For parcels within incorporated localities, contacting the local zoning authorities for zoning verification is also recommended.