Tuscola County, Michigan, consists of 23 townships, nine villages, and two cities. In Tuscola County, MI, property records play a crucial role in maintaining transparency in property transactions, which ensures precise property evaluations and tax calculations.

For those curious about the local housing market, Tuscola County property records provide valuable information such as an average home value of $128,292, a median rent cost of $830, and a median household income of $62,419. Moreover, property owners typically encounter a property tax rate of 1.3% relative to a property's value.

Property records in Tuscola County, MI, are managed by the Register of Deeds. The Register’s office preserves land-related documents dating back to 1852, which include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and leases, to name a few. They are indexed by document information, book/page, and legal description.

These property documents are accessible to the public through the Tuscola County Online Services. This site houses land record indexes from December 1988 to the present. To access records, click “Login as Guest” on the homepage and press “Search Public Records” on the left side of the screen.

For records dating back to 1852, individuals can visit the Register of Deeds office at Lincoln St., Caro, MI, during regular business hours.

The Register charges fees for copies of property records obtained from its office. Copies of real estate records and plats cost $1 per page, while certified copies incur an additional $5 per document.

If the acquired records lack the ability to verify the zoning information of a property, contact the Planning Commission at (989) 672-3700 or tcplanning@tuscolacounty.org. They can confirm zoning information as they create and maintain plans to promote sustainable county growth and development, which includes addressing land use and zoning issues.