Jay County, Indiana, has four towns and two cities, with Portland City as the county seat. Property records in Jay County, IN, trace precise plat sizes, permitted by-right usages, dimensional regulations, flood zone categories, tax assessments, and current market valuations for every property.

Navigating Jay County property records uncovers valuable data for homeowners. With a median household income of $51,732, the county boasts an average home value of $115,216 and a median rent of $789. Regarding median property taxes, the county collects 0.62% of a property's assessed value.

In Jay County, IN, property records, including deeds, mortgages, and liens, are managed by the Recorder's Office. By utilizing the Doxpop Recorded Documents database, users can seamlessly search records by party name, number, or book/page.

The platform provides index data and scanned images from January 1997, where subscribers can enjoy full access to view details and images and make prints. Note that subscribers to this online platform may still face per-page image printing charges. For additional information or assistance with this service, contact support@doxpop.com or call 866-369-7671.

While Doxpop provides updated mirrored records, the official version is obtainable at the Recorder's Office at 120 Court St., Portland, IN 47371. When requesting copies of official Jay County property records directly from the office, fees vary based on copy size and certification.

Copies 11" x 17" or smaller are $1 per page, while larger copies cost $5 per page. If certified copies are needed, there is an additional fee of $5 per document certification. For further details, contact the Jay County Recorder's Office at 260-726-6940.

To check zoning details, contact the Jay County Building and Planning Department. The office manages permits, zoning ordinances, inspections, and more, with authority over Pennville, Salamonia, and unincorporated areas. For properties outside their jurisdiction, consult the local zoning office instead for verified zoning details.