Florence County, Wisconsin, has no villages or incorporated cities but has eight towns. In Florence County, WI, property records serve as the official historical database of real estate ownership and land transactions.

Recent Florence County property records reveal that the local property value centers around $162,200 median home value, while typical rental costs reach $489. These figures correspond with the area's $49,375 median household income, with property taxes assessed at 1.06% of property value.

The primary custodian of property records in Florence County, WI, is the Register of Deeds. The office's mission is to store, index, and offer convenient public access to real estate documents mandated for recording by Wisconsin Statutes. The records include deeds, liens, mortgages, and plats.

Property documents are systematically organized based on multiple search criteria, such as property owner names, document types, and recording dates, to facilitate efficient retrieval.

Florence County has modernized its record-keeping system by implementing two digital platforms. The primary access point is the Land Records Web Portal, which serves as a comprehensive database for property information and features specialized tabs for different types of searches.

Complementing this system is LandShark, an online index system that provides remote access to indexed document information from any location with internet connectivity. However, this system requires a signed agreement between the user and the Register of Deeds. Call the office at (715) 528-4252 for more questions.

If an in-person visit is preferred, one can drop by the Register of Deeds at 501 Lake Ave., Florence, WI 54121, during office hours to browse and obtain record copies directly. To acquire copies, one must pay $2 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, plus $1 for a certificate if a certified copy is needed.

When seeking zoning verification, individuals should contact the Florence County Planning, Zoning, and Solid Waste Department at (715) 528-3206. This office updates and maintains the zoning records and Land Use Plan of Florence County and can immediately provide authoritative zoning information for properties within their jurisdiction.