Newton County, Indiana, has ten townships and five separate cities and towns. In Newton County, IN, property records offer comprehensive documentation of land ownership, boundaries, and historical land use patterns. The documents are essential for land management, taxation, and urban development initiatives.

Newton County property records display a median home value of $116,333, a median rent of $743, and a median household income of $60,355, which offers a detailed view of the local housing market and economic conditions. In median property taxes, the county secures an average rate of 0.89% in collections.

Property records in Newton County, IN, are maintained by the  County Recorder. Established in 1816, this elective office handles the preservation of real estate transaction documents, i.e., deeds, releases, mortgages, liens, and plats.

Apart from recording, the Recorder also undertakes the indexing of instruments, which involves categorizing them by party name, legal description, recording date range, record type, and book/page reference. Once indexed, they ensure that all public property records are accessible by county citizens through in-person and remote means.

During office hours, document research and retrieval is possible by presenting oneself in the Recorder's Office at 201 N, 3rd St., Kentland, IN 47951.

If the public prefers to search, view, and purchase records online, they can do so through the  Doxpop platform. However, this site requires an account subscription. For further inquiries, contact the Recorder at (888) 663-9866, ext. 1401.

To acquire property documents from the Recorder's office, one must pay $1 per page for 11" x 17" or smaller documents. Larger-sized copies are $5 per page. There is also a $5 per certification if certified copies are required.

For zoning information verification in Newton County, the  Board of Zoning Appeals, Plan Commission, and Building Department are the go-to offices. They collaboratively manage the county's development and enforce all ordinances, policies, and procedures, including zoning. Contact them through the Building Department's hotline, (219) 285-6080, for zoning data validation.