Addison Property Records

Addison County, Vermont, consists of the City of Vergennes and 22 towns. In Addison County, VT, property records serve as centralized repositories of essential information about real estate properties. These records offer details on property assessments, tax data, zoning rules, and historical sales information.

Addison County property records indicate that the county's median household earnings, standing at $84,067, correspond to average home values of approximately $290,631, with a median rent of $1,207. In property taxes, the county has an average property tax collection rate of 1.74%.

Property records in Addison County, VT, are maintained by the individual city and town clerks as there is no county government structure for managing these records. The city and town clerks are responsible for keeping deeds, liens, mortgages, and other documents associated with real estate transactions. These records are typically assigned document numbers and are scanned for easy accessibility.

Access to property records varies depending on the municipality. Many city and town clerks provide online access through their official websites, allowing individuals to view and print recorded documents.

For example, the Town Clerk of Bridport offers the RECORDhub, where document images can be accessed and printed for a fee. The Vergennes City Clerk has an Online Services system, which allows guests to access mortgage books dating back to the middle of March 1999 and deed books dating back to the end of May 1999.

If the records are unavailable online, visit the appropriate city or town clerk's office or submit written requests via mail, along with the associated fees. Fees may vary by municipality. Contact the relevant city or town clerk's office directly for specific costs and additional information. The contact information for the county's 23 city and town clerks can be found here.

For zoning verification, contact the Addison County Regional Planning Commission office. They maintain maps and records on zoning districts, land use regulations, and permitted activities across 21 towns in the county. Contact the local planning/zoning office for areas outside their jurisdiction.