Skagit Property Records

Skagit County, Washington, consists of eight cities, with Mount Vernon being the county seat and the largest. In Skagit County, WA, property records help residents establish legal rights to land/buildings, trace ownership history, and settle boundary or title disputes by providing documentation.

In Skagit County, WA, the typical price for a home rental stands at $1,351, with an average home value of $409,190. Property owners can expect an average property tax rate of 0.89% based on their property's assessed fair market value and an average household income of $69,409.

Property records in Skagit County, WA, are managed by the Recording Division of the County Auditor. Their records include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and more. Documents recorded from 1973 are available online through the Current Document Search system. Similarly, for documents recorded from 1942 to 1976, individuals can access them through the Historic Document Search system.

Searches can be conducted using the Auditor File Number or by providing an approximate recording date. Searches by name can be performed in either the grantee or grantor index, with specific date and volume/page details used to locate the actual document image.

Apart from these online systems, individuals can access property records by visiting the County Auditor's Recording Division office in person. This allows for direct access to physical records and assistance from office staff when needed.

The fees for copies of property records from the Skagit County Recording Division vary based on the document type and service. Certified copies cost $3 for the first page plus $1 per additional page, while map copies are $7 for the first certified page and $5 per extra page. Also, note that searching records in person costs $8 per hour.

To verify zoning information for properties, contact the Skagit County Planning and Development Services Department. They can provide zoning maps and code regulations and confirm zoning classifications for specific parcels within the county's jurisdiction.