Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, consists of two cities, two towns, three census-designated places, and one unincorporated community. In Ouachita Parish, LA, property records commonly serve as a legal paper trail for all information on property restrictions, appraisals, ownership histories, and access rights.

The median home value in Ouachita Parish is $177,775, while the median rent sits at $911. The median property tax rate for Ouachita Parish residents is 0.49% of a property's assessed fair market value and the median income is $55,499.

Ouachita Parish's Clerk of Court office handles all property records, specifically through its Recording Department. This department aids the public in accessing property records, such as deeds, mortgages, leases, conveyances, and subdivision maps, among other recordings.

Property records dating back to 1843 in Ouachita Parish are accessible via in-person visits at the Clerk of Court's office, where they can be accessed both through a written index and on a computer. Aside from visiting the office, some property records can be accessed online through Clerk Connect.

Upon filing, each document receives a timestamped registry number. It is then scanned, briefly described in the day book, and fully indexed in the mortgage and conveyance program with all party names.

The fees for obtaining property documents in Ouachita Parish are $1 per page for regular copies, $5 plus copy costs for conformed ones, and $10 plus copy costs for a certified copy.

To verify zoning information in Ouachita Parish, LA, consult the Ouachita Parish Permit Office for properties in the unincorporated area. For properties within incorporated cities, towns, and census-designated places, contact the relevant local zoning or planning office for zoning verification.