Kanawha Property Records

Kanawha County, West Virginia, has eight cities, eight towns, and 12 unincorporated communities. In Kanawha County, WV, property records document property boundaries, ownership, addresses, values set by assessors, tax amounts, and sales histories. This provides a comprehensive profile of real estate parcels and ownership.

In Kanawha County, the typical home rents out for around $773, and homes are valued at about $96,630 on average. Additionally, the county usually collects property taxes equal to 0.74% of a property's assessed fair market value. The median household income is $48,922.

Property records in Kanawha County, WV, are maintained by the County Clerk's Office. This office records and preserves real property documents, including deeds, mortgages, liens, maps, and more.

These recorded documents are meticulously indexed and are accessible to the public. Individuals interested in obtaining these records can do so by visiting the office during regular business hours, making a phone inquiry, or submitting a written request through mail.

The Clerk's office provides public access to property maps through a designated computer, with users covering material costs. However, the office does not currently offer an online portal on their website for accessing property records.

When requesting these records, provide relevant details, such as the owner's name, recorded date, document type, property address, and book and page information, if available.

Copies of property records from the County Clerk's Office can be obtained for a nominal fee. For current and specific fee details, it is recommended to contact the office directly.

To verify zoning information, contact the Planning and Development Department if the property is in an unincorporated Kanawha County area. For properties within incorporated city or town limits, contact that municipality's planning or zoning office instead. They enforce land use ordinances for their jurisdictions.