Chemung Property Records

Chemung County, New York, comprises ten towns, three villages, and one city. In Chemung County, NY, property records establish real estate ownership, transactions, and legal aspects, which are crucial in confirming property rights and maintaining transparency in real estate dealings.

Delving into Chemung County property records exposes the housing market, displaying a median home value at $117,880 with a median rent of about $938. The county households garner median salaries of $62,774 and pay an average tax rate of 2.72% of a property's assessed value.

Property records in Chemung County, NY, are managed by the County Clerk, who oversees documents like deeds, mortgages, and federal tax liens. Individuals seeking access to these records can visit the clerk's office at 210 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14902, as it provides a physical repository for these official documents.

For online access, Chemung County offers two options. Landex Remote is tailored for frequent users, providing comprehensive search capabilities. This platform needs an account, and fees apply per minute and page.

Conversely, Landex Webstore accommodates infrequent searchers with free searches, but charges are incurred for viewing and printing documents. Specifically, this platform streamlines searches using criteria like county, name, date range, document type, instrument number, and book and page number.

Fees apply when obtaining property records from the County Clerk, which vary based on the type of copy requested. Standard copies of documents, including maps, cost $0.65 per page with a base charge of $1.30. Meanwhile, certifying a copy involves a fee of $1.25 per page, with a minimum charge of $5.

To verify zoning information in Chemung County, individuals can contact the Planning Department. This department is responsible for unincorporated area's zoning regulations, land use, and related inquiries. For sites within city, town, or village lines, their similar department should be contacted as they oversee zoning for their areas.