Midland County, Michigan Property Records

Midland County, Michigan, houses two cities, 16 townships, and one village. In Midland County, MI, property records are official files of ownership, transfer, and use of land and buildings. They are essential for determining property rights, values, and obligations.

With the county's median household earnings of $66,313, Midland County property records show average home values around $143,780 and a median rent of $854. Regarding property taxes, the county collects 1.69% of a property's assessed fair market value on average.

Property records in Midland County, MI, are safely kept by the Register of Deeds. The Register's office at 220 W Ellsworth Street, Midland, MI, files and preserves legal documents related to real property, such as deeds, land contracts, liens, and mortgages.

These archives in Midland County are indexed by the Register's office in physical and electronic databases, filed according to names, pages, parcel IDs, property addresses, platted descriptions, and grantors/grantees. Apart from on-site visits, the public can access the online index through the Midland County Online Services website and purchase copies of documents recorded since 1949.

The fees to obtain property records in Midland County vary depending on the type and source of the copy. Aside from the online index service charges, the Register of Deeds Office charges $1 per page for physical copies. These fees can be paid with cash, check, or credit card. Contact the office at (989) 832-6820 for more details.

To verify zoning information in Midland County, individuals must contact the planning department office of the city, township, or village where the property is located. Local offices can provide the zoning codes, ordinances, and other resources necessary to verify zoning information for a specific property in the county.