Washington County, Wisconsin Property Records

Washington County, Wisconsin, has two cities, 12 towns, and six villages. In Washington County, WI, property records contain ownership histories and exact boundaries for all land and structures within the county, enabling local governments and residents to identify all properties clearly.

With the county's median household earnings of $91,954, Washington County property records show average home values around $278,618 and a median rent of $960. Regarding property taxes, the county collects 1.35% of a property's assessed fair market value on average.

The Register of Deeds is the principal repository of property records in Washington County, WI. It houses documents like deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats. These records are organized through diverse indexing methods, including document numbers, grantor/grantee names, instrument types, date ranges, legal land descriptions, volume/page numbers, and other categorizations.

Individuals can access the records by visiting the office in West Bend or opting for online access through the county's LandShark platform. It should be noted, however, that usage of this digital land records database requires an account and has accompanying service fees.

The fees for obtaining property records in Washington County vary. Copies of documents are $2 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, while certified copies carry a fee of $3 for the initial page and $1 for subsequent pages.

To verify zoning information for a property in Washington County, contact the city, village, or town office where the property is located. They have the most accurate and up-to-date zoning details for locations within their jurisdiction.