Union County, Mississippi, is home to the cities of New Albany, Sherman, Myrtle, and Blue Springs. Property records in Union County, MS, provide the chain of title for all real estate, tracing ownership transfers over time. Recording this history protects ownership interests and allows buyers to verify the seller has a clear title before purchasing a property.

Recent Union County property records show a median home value of $144,075 and a median rent cost of $785 against the median household earning of $54,038. The records also reveal that the county levies a median property tax of 0.7% of a property's assessed fair market value.

In Union County, MS, property records are maintained by the Chancery Clerk's office. As the custodian of public records, this office oversees a variety of property-related documents, including deeds, liens, mortgages, leases, releases, plats, and more.

To facilitate easy retrieval and accessibility, these records are indexed based on grantor/grantee names, recording dates, document types, and legal descriptions. This indexing system allows individuals to efficiently search for and locate specific property records.

While there is currently no official website for the Union County Chancery Clerk that offers online access to recorded property documents, some records can be accessed through the Union County Search Page provided by Delta Computer Systems, Inc.

If the records are unavailable online, individuals must visit the Chancery Clerk's office in person during regular office hours at 109 East Main St., New Albany, MS. Alternatively, they can request copies of records through a mail-in request to P.O. Box 847, New Albany, MS 38652, or via fax at 662-534-1907.

Requests for copies of property records should include details about the records sought, contact information, any necessary documentation, and applicable fees. For specific fee information and other requirements regarding accessing and obtaining copies of documents, contact the Union County Chancery Clerk's office at 662-534-1900.

If zoning information needs to be verified for a property in Union County, contact the planning or zoning office for the city where the property is located. These local officials can provide details on the property's zoning designation and permitted land uses as they administer zoning codes and regulations within their municipal boundaries.