Lafayette County, Mississippi, encompasses three cities, namely, Oxford, Abbeville, and Taylor. In Lafayette County, MS, property records detail valuations, ownership, boundaries, easements, and encumbrances associated with local parcels and plots. These records set the basis for public planning, zoning, and infrastructure decisions in the county.

Lafayette County property records reflect an average home value of approximately $247,700 and a median rent of $928. The county boasts a median household income of $50,892. In Lafayette County, residents pay property taxes at approximately 0.67% of the assessed property value.

Property records in Lafayette County, MS, are maintained by the Chancery Clerk. Their land records, indexed by grantor/grantee name, record book and page number, document type, filing date, and instrument number, include deeds, plats, liens, UCC filings, and mobile home certificates.

Online access to view and download these records is available through their Record Search Page. While some basic document types can be accessed at no cost, viewing most records requires a paid monthly subscription.

Individuals seeking copies of documents held by the county may submit a Public Records Request Form. Submission options include in-person, postal mail (P.O. Box 1240, Oxford, MS 38655), or email to the Administrator's Office.

Fees for copies are $0.50 per page when prepared by official county staff and $0.25 per page if compiled by individuals outside the county. Certified copies incur a $1 fee per complete document.

For zoning verification for a specific property in Lafayette County, contact the Building and Planning Department at (662) 236-0237. Property owners may also complete and submit the Zoning Verification Letter Application to formally request details on a parcel's specific zoning.