Whitfield Property Records

Whitfield County, Georgia, has four cities: Dalton, Varnell, Tunnel Hill, and Cohutta. In Whitfield County, GA, property records are essential for determining ownership and value of land and buildings.

Analysis of recent Whitfield County property records uncovers a median household income of $57,403, an average home value of $168,816, and a median rent of $865. In median property taxes, the county collects 0.7% of a property's assessed fair market value.

The Clerk of Superior Court keeps track of property records in Whitfield County, GA, including deeds, liens, plats, and mortgages. Individuals seeking access to these records can visit the Clerk's Office at 205 N Selvidge Street, Dalton, where computers are available for efficient searches.

Additionally, the Online Clerk of Court Record Search system enables users to search property records based on deed, lien, and plat docket, using parameters like name, property details, book/page, clerk file number, and instrument type.

Alternatively, one can use the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, where various indexes can search the records from 1990. For those interested in historical records, the Land Record Index Books online offer a valuable resource, covering records dating from 1852 to 1970.

Property records in Whitfield County have various fees depending on the document size and copy service. An uncertified copy with no assistance is $0.50 per page, while with assistance, it is $1 per page. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each succeeding page. Copies larger than 8.5" x 14" cost $2 per page.

To verify zoning in Whitfield County, individuals can turn to the Planning and Zoning Department. It administers the unified zoning ordinance for the City of Dalton and Varnell and unincorporated areas. For other incorporated places, property owners can check zoning by contacting local planning and zoning officials.