Bartholomew County, Indiana, has 12 townships and six cities, with Columbus as its county seat. Bartholomew County, IN, property records disclose the owners and values of estates, which is beneficial for taxation, valuation, and litigation.

Bartholomew County property records reveal a median home value of $167,600 and a median rent of $976. With a median household income of $69,197, residents pay around 0.61% as property tax.

Property records in Bartholomew County, IN, are maintained by the Bartholomew Recorder’s Office. Their records include, but are not limited to, deeds, mortgages, releases, surveys, liens, and plats and are indexed by names, document types, numbers, and legal descriptions.

Interested parties can access these records from the convenience of their homes or offices by subscribing to the online system ‘ Doxpop’ or request any property documents from 1821 onwards via mail through the Search Archives tool. Additionally, in-person browsing is allowed during business hours at the Recorder’s Office (440 Third St., Columbus, IN).

Fees are required to obtain Bartholomew County property document copies. In general, per-page record copies with a size of 11” x 17” or smaller cost $1 each, while sheets larger than 11” x 17” are priced at $5. Should certification or acknowledgment be requested, the requestor must pay another $5 on top of the standard copy fee.

Property zoning concerns for both Bartholomew County and the City of Columbus can be addressed by the Department of Technical Code Enforcement. They answer requests for zoning information and ensure that all construction meets building codes and requirements. For properties located not within their jurisdiction, contact the relevant local planning or zoning office.