Douglas County, Washington, has three cities, three towns, and a few unincorporated communities. In Douglas County, WA, property records document legal rights and claims to land parcels. These documents support critical processes for local commerce and property transfers.

Douglas County property records present a median home value of $285,342 and a median rent of $899. Simultaneously, the county households have median stated incomes of $66,292. Concerning median property taxes, Douglas County collects 0.77% of a property's assessed value.

Property records in Douglas County, WA, are under the management of the County Auditor's Recording Department. This office records various documents, including but not confined to land contracts, liens, plats, deeds, and other legal instruments.

The public can access property instruments by visiting the office at 213 S. Rainier Street, Waterville. Those unable to visit can send a mail request, along with the auditor file number and payment, to PO Box 456, Waterville, WA 98858.

Alternatively, they can search documents online through the Official Records Search system, which offers records dating back to January 17, 1969. To utilize this database, one must search using grantor/grantee name, record date, auditor file number, document type, legal description, and parcel number.

Additionally, access to plats, short plats, and surveys dating from 1880 is available through the search system provided by the office.

Most recorded documents in Douglas County cost $1 per page for standard copies, while certified copies cost $3 per page. For map copies, the fee is $5 for the first page, and each subsequent page is $3.

For zoning verification of property in Douglas County unincorporated communities, contact the Land Services Division at 509-884-7173. For properties within incorporated areas, contact the local planning department, as each city or town governs zoning within their boundaries.