Miami County, Indiana, encompasses the City of Peru, five towns, and 14 townships. In Miami County, IN, property records form an exhaustive repository detailing parcel ownership and intricacies. This compilation is essential for individuals searching for property information and local administrators to ensure fair and accurate tax procedures.

Miami County property records show a median home value of $126,200 and a median rent contribution of $797 from county residents. The archives also reported that households in the county earn a median income of $61,257, while homeowners contend with a median real estate tax rate of 0.6% based on their property assessments.

In Miami County, IN, the County Recorder oversees property records management. Their primary responsibility is to record real estate instruments, including mortgages, deeds, releases, liens, and assignments. Accessible to the public, these documents are available in various formats, including physical books, digital images, microfilm, and photocopies.

Interested individuals can access property records at the office at 25 N Broadway, Room 205, Peru. Alternatively, they can retrieve these records remotely via Tapestry. This database extends access to deed images dating back to 1823 and indexes from April 15, 1968. It also encompasses mortgage and miscellaneous images from 1972 and indexes from 1995.

To access property instruments through this system, search using last name, recorded date, document type, consideration amount, document number, and subdivision details. Additionally, one can explore these instruments through Laredo by submitting a Laredo End User Agreement form to the office.

The fees for obtaining property records in Miami County, IN, are $1 per page for copies size 11" x 17" or smaller and $5 per page for larger copies. Certified copies incur an additional $5 per document.

For zoning confirmation for properties in Peru City, Bunker Hills, and Converse, contact the Miami County Planning Department at 765-472-3901, ext. 1291. For properties beyond their jurisdiction, individuals should contact their local planning department.