Franklin County, Washington Property Records

Franklin County, Washington, incorporates four cities: Pasco, Connell, Mesa, and Kahlotus. In Franklin County, WA, property records constitute archives of real estate transactions and ownership history, enabling residents to verify property rights and ensure transparency in property dealings.

Data extracted from Franklin County property records highlights a median home value of $233,140 and a corresponding median rent cost of $931. These figures are directly linked to the median household income recorded at $73,326. In property taxes, the county has an average collection rate of 0.78% from homeowners.

In Franklin County, WA, property records are under the jurisdiction of the County Auditor. This office is responsible for archiving deeds, mortgages, plats, surveys, liens, and more. Individuals can access these records by visiting the office situated at 1016 N 4th Avenue Pasco.

Alternatively, these records are accessible through the county's Official Records Search system, which enables individuals to search property information through various parameters like grantor/grantee name, instrument number, document type, recording date, legal description, and book and page details.

Within this system, a Simple Search option is also available, which offers a list of generic search categories to locate specific documents.

The fees for acquiring property records in Franklin County vary. A non-certified copy of 8.5 x 11 costs $1 per page, while a certified copy of the same size costs $3 for the first page and $1 for the subsequent page. For plats, short plats, surveys, and binding site plans of 18 x 24 size, the cost is $5 per page.

For zoning verification of unincorporated property or areas in Franklin County, WA, contact the Planning Department at 509-545-3521 or email planninginquiry@franklincountywa.gov. For accurate zoning details within city limits, individuals should contact the local planning office or visit their website for zoning-related resources.