Vilas County, Wisconsin, encompasses 15 municipalities. In Vilas County, WI, property records show the ownership, value, and tax status of real estate. They help assess property taxes and provide public information.

Recent Vilas County property records show a median home value of $291,830 and a median rent cost of $865 against the median household earning of $66,384. The records also reveal that the county levies a median property tax of 0.85% of a property's assessed fair market value.

Property records in Vilas County, WI, are under the custody of the Register of Deeds. This office manages various instruments, including deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, and leases. They are scanned and eventually stored in physical and electronic vaults for future reference.

Moreover, to simplify the search processes, all property records are indexed based on categories such as the grantor/grantee, instrument type, recording date, and legal description.

The Register has employed the LandShark online database to enable remote public access to documents. This platform allows users to view and purchase images of records from 1995 onwards. Individuals interested in using this service can complete and submit the LandShark Account Information Form and the Escrow Agreement to the Register of Deeds.

For in-person access, the Register provides on-site browsing of documents dated 1893 onwards at their office in Courthouse, 330 Court St., Eagle River, WI 54521, during operating hours. Additionally, the public can request copies by contacting the office at (715) 479-3660 or registerofdeeds@vilascountywi.gov.

The fees for obtaining property documents are charged in advance, particularly for requests made remotely. The first page of a standard copy costs $2, and each additional page costs $1. An extra $1 certification fee is billed if one needs certified copies.

Concerns regarding zoning in the unincorporated areas of Vilas County can be addressed by the Zoning and Planning Department at (715) 479-3620. They handle the enforcement of zoning and land use regulations within their jurisdiction. If questions are about properties outside the department's purview, one can consult the overseeing town Deputy Zoning Administrator for immediate action.