Cattaraugus Property Records

Cattaraugus County, New York, comprises 43 cities, towns, and villages. In Cattaraugus County, NY, property records include details on ownership, land surveys, valuations, taxes paid, and sale prices for real estate parcels. This data enables taxation, transfers of ownership, and analysis.

Scrutinizing recent Cattaraugus County property records uncovers an average home value of $115,048, a median rent of $689, and a median household income of $53,650. Additionally, as per data, the county's property tax collection, based on assessments, operates at a median rate of 2.92%.

Property records in Cattaraugus County, NY, are maintained by the Clerk's Office. This office oversees the recording and upkeep of real property records, including deeds, mortgages, leases, liens, plats, and more. These documents are indexed primarily by name.

Recently, the Clerk's Office introduced a web portal by Cott Systems, allowing free access to indexing information like who, what, and when of a document. Viewing or obtaining a document copy in this system incurs fees, with charges such as $0.50 per page (minimum $1) for a copy and $5 for certifying a document of 10 pages or less. Certified copies exceeding ten pages have an additional per-page cost.

Copies can also be accessed by visiting the County Clerk's office at 303 Court Street, Little Valley, NY 14755, or filing a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request with the proper form that fully details the records sought. Fees for public record copies obtained through FOIL requests are $0.25 per page.

Zoning information for properties can be verified by contacting the staff members of the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning, and Tourism or by filling out an online form. Upon request, the department staff can provide details on zoning classifications and regulations for specific parcels across the county.