Oakland Property Records

Oakland County, Michigan, comprises 62 incorporated municipalities (cities, villages, and townships). This included 31 cities, ten villages, and 21 townships. Property records in Oakland County, MI, provide transparency into real estate transactions and ownership, typically containing information on property legal description, tax assessment, sales history, liens, and plat maps.

Oakland County property records depict the local housing market, indicating average home values at $287,577. Additionally, the data reveals a median rent of $1,264 and a median household wage of $95,968. Regarding median property taxes, owners pay at a rate of 1.45% of a property's assessed value.

While Local Assessing Offices deal with property-related matters for assessing property values, the Register of Deeds Office is the county's primary authority for property records.

The Register of Deeds Office is the central repository for several property records, including deeds, mortgages, personal property filings, and foreclosure records. Utilizing the Oakland County Super Index, individuals can access copies of any recorded documents dating back to January 1, 1964, excluding subdivision plat maps.

The Oakland County Register of Deeds Office charges modest fees for obtaining copies of property records. Copies cost $1 per page, while having a copy certified has an additional $5 per document.

To verify zoning information, contact the planning or zoning department for the specific city, village, or township. Oakland County does not control local planning and zoning, so municipalities administer their own zoning rules and regulations. Links to local departments are available here.