Franklin County, New York, has 25 municipalities, with Malone as the county seat. In Franklin County, NY, property records catalog details on private properties, including ownership, dimensions, values, sites, buildings, and more. This is to ensure effective planning and equitable taxation.

Franklin County property records provide a snapshot of housing and financial facets, with average home values around $155,230, median rent amounts to $872, and the median household earnings of $62,572. In median property taxes, property owners in the county pay a collection rate of 1.74% based on assessed property valuations.

The County Clerk department serves as the record keeper for the county, managing mortgages, deeds, maps, liens, judgments, and other real estate-related legal documents. Most property records in Franklin County, NY, are searchable through SearchIQS via database subscriptions subject to applicable print fees.

In this system, property records from November 4, 1959, are indexed by names or book/page numbers. For property files dated before 1959, the deed and grantee/grantor books can be found in the index books tab, searchable by name or book/page. Online access also provides property details for liens, mortgages, and maps, each associated with distinctive index dates.

If files cannot be found online, contact the Clerk's Office for assistance at (518) 481-1681 or visit their location at 355 West Main Street, Suite 248, Malone, NY 12953.

The costs to obtain property records from the Franklin County Clerk vary depending on the type of request. Copies are priced at $0.65 per page with a $1.30 minimum charge. Preparation and certification of records cost $1 per page with a minimum fee of $5. Meanwhile, exemplified copies incur an additional fee of $10 on top of the certified copy fee.

To verify zoning details on any property in Franklin County, consult the respective municipality zoning authority in the area for more thorough and accurate answers. These agencies have documentation on up-to-date maps and zoning ordinances that can assist with related concerns.