Lowndes County, Mississippi, includes the City of Columbus, three other incorporated towns, two census-designated places, and 15 unincorporated communities within its boundaries. In Lowndes County, MS, property records are official documents relating to land ownership, property rights, boundaries, claims, and real estate transactions occurring within the county.

Property records in Lowndes County reflect a strong and growing local real estate market with average home values around $139,757 and a median rent of $797. The county has a median household income of $53,902. Analyzing property tax data, the county collects an average 0.57% of a property's assessed value.

In Lowndes County, the Chancery Clerk records and preserves real estate documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. These records are indexed by document type, recording date, party name, book and page number, and file number for easy lookup.

Public access to Lowndes County property records is available through an online records search system requiring a paid subscription. This database allows convenient document lookup and viewing of the county's real estate and land ownership by filling in the necessary information. Alternatively, visit the office at 505 2nd Avenue N, Columbus, MS 3970, or call 662-329-5800 for record access.

The Lowndes County Chancery Clerk charges fees for copies of recorded documents, with copies prepared by office staff priced at $0.50 per page. Self-service copies are $0.25 per page, while certified copies with an official Clerk seal are $1 per document.

To verify zoning designations for specific properties in Lowndes County, owners should contact the municipal office with jurisdiction over the site in question. The relevant authority can furnish copies of zoning maps and details from pertinent land use ordinances for that particular parcel, lot, or tract of land.