Putnam County, Indiana Property Records

Putnam County, Indiana, has 13 townships and five other municipalities. In Putnam County, IN, property records are vital in enhancing the clarity of land transactions, upholding property rights, and fostering economic development.

Based on information extracted from Putnam County property records, the county has a median home value of $151,187 and a median rent cost of $882 against the median household earning of $70,384. The records also reveal that the county levies a median property tax of 0.5% of a property's assessed fair market value.

Property records in Putnam County, IN, are managed by the  Recorder's Office. Their duties encompass the recording, microfilming, and indexing of a range of official documents. For public accessibility, the property documents are indexed according to criteria such as the party name, type of document, recording range, legal description, and book/page information.

The Recorder did not specifically mention any online access to property records. Nevertheless, the office in the Courthouse Square in Greencastle, IN, allows the public to review and acquire documents during operating hours. Alternatively, individuals can request copies of the records by providing the necessary information via phone at (765) 653-5613 or email recorder@co.putnam.in.us.

There are fees associated with obtaining copies from the Recorder's Office to cover the costs of duplicating documents. For information about the specific fee schedule, it is recommended to contact the office directly.

Zoning concerns in Putnam County can be addressed by the  Zoning Department at (765) 301-9108. They handle zoning issues for the county's unincorporated areas and the towns of Bainbridge and Roachdale. For zoning within the rest of the incorporated areas, it is advised to contact the respective city or town office. Zoning details are also available as a layer on the  Putnam County GIS site for additional reference.