Chippewa County, Michigan Property Records

Chippewa County, Michigan, comprises  16 townships and one village. In Chippewa County, MI, property records serve as essential references for the county's land and buildings. They are critical in maintaining transparency in property transactions and facilitating local government operations.

A closer look at Chippewa County property records unveils the local real estate dynamics, giving data such as the median home value of $130,560 and the median rent at $701, set against the median house income of $53,367. The records also demonstrate that the county oversees a median property tax rate of 1.2% to homeowners.

Property records in Chippewa County, MI, are preserved and maintained by the  Register of Deeds. Among the documents that the Register's office handles are deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, right-of-way restrictions, and releases. Once the documents are recorded, they are digitized and indexed based on name, liber, legal description, recording date, and the document type.

The digital records are made available through the  Chippewa Internet Land Records Search System. This system allows users to search and retrieve property records conveniently. Users may opt to avail membership for an extensive search function or log in as a guest for free. However, guest users must purchase PDF copies of documents via credit card with an additional transaction fee.

If on-site access is preferred, the office of the Register of Deeds at Court St., Sault Suite, Marie, MI, is open for document researchers during regular business hours.

When obtaining property document copies from the Register of Deeds, one must expect to pay fees. To learn the fee structure, contact the Register's office at 906-635-6312 or ccrod@chippewacountymi.gov.

For verification of zoning information, the  Chippewa County Building Department can be consulted at (906) 635-6362. They provide information about planning, development, subdivisions, zoning regulations, land use codes, and revisions. The  Michigan Zoning Database is another helpful resource that offers comprehensive zoning information.