Benton County, Indiana Property Records

Benton County, Indiana, has 11 townships and six cities, with Fowler as the county seat. In Benton County, IN, property records are official documents that record everything related to land, buildings, and housing within the county's boundaries. These documents show who owns what, how much it is worth, its possible usage, and how it has changed over time.

Benton County property records indicate a median home value of $114,166, while residents maintain a median rent of $729. Additionally, the data reveals a median household income of $62,689 and a median property tax rate of 0.64%.

Property records in Benton County, IN, are regulated by the  Recorder. The office assumes the role of a county custodian who provides recording and indexing services to various estate-related filings, including deeds, mortgages, leases, plats, and liens. Part of their sworn duties is to ensure that all recorded instruments are stored in a manner that can facilitate efficient retrieval when needed.

As for accessibility, Indiana law requires that qualified indexed records be available to the public, whether for research or copying. The Recorder's office complies with this mandate by catering to citizens who wish to browse and copy records on-site at 706 E 5th St., Suite 24, Fowler, IN 47944, during office hours.

Interested individuals can efficiently locate recorded property documents in the storage facilities by party name, recording date range, legal description, and instrument type.

The Recorder's office does not currently offer online access, but they acknowledge the need of some residents for remote record copies. Thus, they accept and process property document requests. To find out how to request a document remotely and how much it costs, call the office at (765) 884-1630.

For zoning data verification, consult the Benton County Building Inspector's Office at (765) 884-1728. This county authority directs and participates in enforcing zoning ordinances and implementing the Benton County Code. If additional verification is needed, consider contacting local offices for assistance. They maintain verified zoning records for properties under their purview.