Buffalo County, Wisconsin, has four cities, 17 towns, and two villages. In Buffalo County, WI, property records catalog official information that traces who has held rights to each parcel of property over time. They aim to confirm current ownership and identify any encumbrances on the land.

Buffalo County property records underline the real estate economy through the median home value of $186,220, the median rent cost of $813, and the median household earnings, $67,033. Furthermore, Buffalo County residents pay about 1.53% property tax rate.

Property records in Buffalo County, WI, are overseen by the  Register of Deeds. The office handles the archival process of deeds, liens, plats, and other realty-related instruments permitted by Wisconsin law. They also ensure the safe storage of documents by archiving them based on party name, legal description, recording date, and book/page indices.

As a commitment to the public, the Register has enabled access to the instruments remotely and on-site.

Online records research is made possible through  Tapestry and  Laredo platforms. The Tapestry database provides a pay-as-you-go system to occasional users, while Laredo, a downloadable program, offers subscriptions for regular users. These applications streamline searches for document indices from 1975 and images from 1854 onwards.

For those who prefer in-office access during business hours, the Buffalo County Register of Deeds allows public browsing and obtaining records from the office at 407 S. 2nd St., Alma, WI 54610.

Regarding fees, the cost of acquiring documents is currently not publicly available. To learn about the detailed fee schedule and the payment method, call the office at (608) 685-6230.

To verify zoning information, consult the  Buffalo County Zoning Department at (608) 685-6262. This department is responsible for the administration of land use and zoning ordinances and the issuance of permits. If additional verification is needed, consider contacting local offices for assistance. These offices keep current and verified zoning records for properties under their jurisdiction.