Clare County, Michigan, includes two cities, one village, and 16 townships. In Clare County, MI, property records detail parcel boundaries, previous owners, and tax assessments. These serve critical purposes, from proving land entitlement to financing improvements to homepage searches.

Clare County property records indicate that the average home value in the county is $148,560, with a median rent of $722. With these values, the county's households have a median declared income of $49,776. In median property taxes, the county reported a rate that corresponds to 1.2% of a property's value.

The Register of Deeds is the authorized repository of property records in Clare County, MI. It handles real documents, including deeds, liens, mortgages, assignments, land contracts, etc. Individuals can access these documents by visiting the Register of Deeds office at Harrison or through online services like Tapestry and Laredo.

Tapestry is specifically designed for occasional searches. This pay-as-you-go web service requires choosing the state and county and inputting parameters like name, document number, document type, recording date, consideration amount, subdivision details, etc., to facilitate a search.

Meanwhile, Laredo is better suited for frequent users. It is a subscription-based service that provides more extensive access to property records. Those interested in subscribing can contact the Register of Deeds directly at (989) 539-7131 for guidance.

In Clare County, the fees for obtaining property records vary depending on the type of copy requested. Specifically, copies of any records cost $1 per page, while certification of an entire document adds $5.

To confirm zoning information in Clare County, contact the Community Development Department. This county department oversees zoning in unincorporated areas and townships without zoning regulations. For properties located in incorporated areas with zoning regulations, reach out to the municipal zoning officials as they handle zoning matters within their jurisdiction.

Refer to this list to identify which area has zoning rules and to determine who to contact.